Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-11

Sermon by Rev Mr.. Eager-Ftre but
no Water-PersOnaI.A Ac.


Rev. John II. Eager preached at tho Balm
bridge-Street Baptist church last night to one OF
the largest congregations that has attended the
Wednesdsy-night service in many years. Tho
spacious Sundoy-school room was crowded with
attentive and interested listeners.
Mr.. Eager was pastor OF this church many
years ago and while he labored here he com
pletely won the affections, not only OF the con-
Rregstion Of his Church, but OF the people gen
orally, and ho is still held in high estoem by
thcm. he is now the missionary OF the south
ern Baptist Church 70 Italy, where he and bis
faithful and jealous wife have done n great
WORK for Christ At present MI. Eager Is en-
TOYING vacation, and is taking a much-needed
rest spending the time with friends ana rea-
tons o. himself and wife in virginia ms
health has greatly improved since he returned
| from Italy last summer.
After the preliminary services last night In
which Mr. Eager read aud briefly commented
on the eighth chapter OF Deuteronomy, ne an
verse of the second chapter Of Revelations: Be
thou faithful unto death and ] will give thee n
crown Of life" Mr.. Eagers subject was "Ihe
Christians Crown" and his discourse was a
mastery one and was heard with the deepest in-
1t o'clock tonight Mr.. Eagor will deliver a
lecture at this church on "Places and People In
Italy" There will be no admission fee.
FIRE But No wATER. :
At a few minutes aflor o'clock yesterday
of the two-story frame building at tho north
west corner Of Hun and Twelfth streets Which
is owned by Messrs. II. c. aud d. D. Beattie, and
the flames room made their appearance
The alarm was given, the lre-ben was runc.
and the Alerts responded with alacrity. and soon
had two lines Of hose running from the plug on
Eleventh aud Hun and one from the corner OF
Twelfth street Three men stood mt each nozzle,
the plugs were opened. but the water came not
Tho electric gong az the engne-house was
sounded from tho companys onnce. buy
this did not have the desired effect, and
a messenger had 20 20 70 the works
before tho pumps were gotten 20 work.
All this time the FIRE was gradually extending
along the entire roof, but by the aid OF buckets
and undaunted fremcn. who worked manfully
and at times at great hazard 10 their own safety.
the flames we're gotten undsr control and only
few sparks wore visible when at seven minutes
10 the water began TO fow through the hose.
Tho damage TO tho building can ploDaOly he
repaired FOR 500 and twice 'hat amount, or per-
haps less, will certainly cover tho entire loss
both on the house and Its contents The store
room was occupied by Mr.. Valentine stein as a
bakery and the room adjoining by X >. banks
as q barber Mr.. stein and Mr. George a.
Drumming lived In tho upper apartments. All
OF the furniture anc other effects were gotten
out Of the house and were not much damaRcu.
The re was confined entirely tO The roof Ihe
losses are fully covered 10y insurance.
II seems that all Of the water had from some
unexplained cause run out OF tho pipes, aud
come difficulty was experienced IN getting the
engines 10 work. The Watsr-tauk VIII probably
he completed and ia place on the brick tower
by next Tuesday, and then there Will be con-
slant pressure. Meantime matters should be
kept in such shape at the enginc-house that me
full pressure of both engines could De applied
at any moment
REVIVAL MEETINGS.
Rev. DIR. John T. Newton, rector OF the Monu-
mental church, Richmond. Is holding services at
the Meade-M emOrial Episcopal church every
night this week commencing at O'Clock. He
had good-sizod and attentive audiences 10 hear
him Monday night and again last night
Service. have been held az the Central Metho-
dist church for tho last two nights and the pas
tor, Rev. Z. NJ. Peterson, has preached 20 large
and interested congregations
revival meeting IS soon TO begin at the
Bsinbrdge-Street Baptist church.