Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-31
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION AT THE Al.
oRNAL


About hhf-past two o'clock yesterday after.
noon An explosion took place In ode OF the
large 'tors-houses Of the Washington Arsenal.
| By whish one man Wa kiIlec outright and
se'rra' Others severely injured-swo OF whom
cannot possibly recover.
1t appears that lot OF spherical case Am -.
nunition, differing from the sheII by being
filled with muskes balls.) which had been put
up 1t the North, had been sent to the Arsepa al
from The Army OF the Potomac, they hayinr
oeen found useless, On account OF defscti W
fuses and number OF workmen were en-
gagged In removing the fuses preparatory to
tho insertion Of new ones Of a better QUALITY
10 Acilitate the work two benches had been
put up about the center OF the building, hay.
ing holes cut in them in which the ammu-
milton was placed, and the fuses were then
removed by wrench. One Of the worknen
having worn tho fuse on which he was oper.
atinE down 20 that the wrench would not take
noio, attempted to cut II out with sscold
chisel,' which striking fire, ignited the fuse
and the shell exploded, and seven or eight
other shells lying near some being In the
hands OF the werkmen-caught from It and
exploded also, with = terrific crash, the pieces
and balls flying In all directions
Mr.. Henry Bermann was struck In the head
with piece of she'll and killed instantly, sew
eral balls and pieces Of shell entering his BODY
and he being badly burnt also. When he was
reached his form was so mangled a. not to be
recognizable.
John Mooney was struck in the head. and a
potion OF MS skull carried away, and he, too,
was severely burnt. He was taken to the hos.
pltal at the post, and the surgeons In charge did
everything in their power TO alleviate his suf-
ferings. This morning he was removed TO his
residence on M street south, near Four-and-a a.
nall street, in dying condition, and probably
by this time has breathed his last.
Charles j. Wright son OF Mr.. George Wright
one OF the overseers at the Arsenal, was badly
burned about the face and hands, the latter be-
ing terribly lacerated. He is thought to be in
nrnaliy injured, and lies in critical condition.
One OF his fingers had to be amputated last eve-
ming At the hospital, where he still remains
henry Sheets, a son OF Mr.. John Sheets, had
portion OF his foot taken of. and it is sup
posed That one leg and arm is broken. He is
also very badly burnt. This merning he was
removed 10 his fathers residence on Seventh
street, near T. street south, where he lies in
critical condition; there being but little hopes
OF his recovery.
Several o hers were in the building at the
tune. some of whom were sli Chilly injured, but
most OF them are at work this morning
The pieces OF shell and balls flew in all direc.
tons. many OF them going through the floor
ABOVE, and the force of the explosion lifted
portion OF the same floor. The walls-tbe end
ones In particular-were thrown considerably
out OF plumb; portion of the north gable end
being thrown down. Several of the doors
We're forced out, and every pane of glass in the
building broken. To-day the ammunition is
helng removed, and preparations are being
made to put the building in order at once.
Inc tow packing and some of the boxes con-
tanning ammunition took fire, but fortunately
WAS extinguished before the ammunition itself
caught Col. Ramsey, the commandment of the
post, was Immediately on the ground, and by
his heroic conduct prevented a more serious
disaster. The ordnance men, workmeu and
volunteers Go. +, 9th Pa } were also promptly
at the building, and rendered signal service in
eItinguishng the fire.
The building is known Store House No. 9,
and is the large building just south of the
Model Arsepai," in the north end OF the
grounds, and at the time of the explosion con-
tanned 3o,5oO rounds OF field, 6,500,06O do. OF
smali-arm and about $4,000 rounds Of pistol
ammunition, which, had it exploded, would
havA shaken the whole city, and probably
killed several hundred people
Col Ramsey and his assistants deser We great
credit for their prompt action on this OCCASION
In extinguishing the fire at the peril of their
lives, and thereby avoiding q most terrible
calamity.
FOURTH WARD STATION CASES Agnes
White, drunk, di.orderiy, and hghting work
house 90 days. p. w. Moore, Florence Raglan,
Thomas Mccarthy, drunk Charles F. Barclay,
aiding prisoner to escape: turned to military.
Daniel Minihan, drunk and disorderly; fine So
C9rneliu: Sullivan; drunk, Interfering with
with ofncer; fined 81. Martin Kelly. fuSitiYe
from justice: fined 1894 Martha Collier, pro.
family; dismissed. Also, for threats; bail for
peace peace M Hanier DoIghersy' stabbing man;
Smith, John Donnelly, B. McCarthy do: dis.
missed. Thomas Hollohan, beating his wife:
fined S394. Thomas Hollohan, threats; bail for
peace. Chas. Erb, drunk; Elizabeth Lewis, do.
and disorderiy; dismissed. Patrick Gywn, do;
fined S2 Catharine Brenton, assault and bat.
teiyi bail for hearing. Matilda Wade, John
Bean, disorderly and profane; fined % each.
Edw'd Banks, Louis Bryan larceny Of horses;
Jail. Henry Smith, driving through funeral
procession; fined sass.
MISSED HER MoNKY-On Wednesday eve-
ming, Miss Anna Wilson, living on Pennsylva.
MIA avenue, near Ninth street east, after re-
turning home, laid down her muf in the parlor,
In which two or three gentlemen were seated
waiting to see some of the ladies OF the house."
and went to her room, and returning In few
$50, which she left in the mufY Oficer Hardin,
who was by, was called in, and arrested the
parties, but the money not being found on them
they were dismissed.
SOLDIERS DIsCHARGED-It Is stated that
since the first OF the present month 34S6 dis
ahled soldiers have been discharged from the
hospitals in this vicinity, and 732 have been
furlouEhed. ... .s
COZ A.. o WI hes, Coal Oil can 30 had e.
streets, for 20 tffty) cents per gallon. II.
1t tie bollsr Sters So Penn. avenue near Ak At.
retailing Is. best csal Oil At sixty cent: :s Ss:
from any one in w..iinssos. Give u: ssH S'''A'
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