Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-09

rapidly. and In amarvelously shortspace Of time
the front was crowded with agonizing wives,
daughters and friends of the clerks.
/ As the bleeding md manslef bodies we're,
brought out groans and outcries arose on Ill
hands. Tho surrounding HOUSES, drug stores
and business places xsrsAiied IN a short time
|shy bleeding and gfoaniSg men !
Asa mansled body vas brought out in nine
cases out Of ten it would be surrounded by
weeping friends: The persons who were evil
IDENTITY dead were laid aside while those who
possessed life were brought out
Hundreds of volunteers worked with feverish
anxiety, dragging over the piles Of timbers.
According to the best information, from 400 to
800 men were on the three floors. Volunteer
surgeons and doctors were on hand at once.
DR.. Hammett took his station at the corner
drug store and did all that was possible.
Tho building inside was perfect wreck.
There was NOT single floor left standing be-
| tween the roof and the basement
Dust filled the air almost to the suffocating
point This did not interfere with the Hremsn,
who got to work clearing away the debris and
and hunting for bodies.
Many citizens did splendid work. The dying
men, cut and crushed almost beyond rscogni-
ton. were carried out to the surrounding
residences and every house was temporarily
hospital Many were carried to the regular
hospitals.
THE EXPERIENCE OF Nh. r. H. GILLIAN
One Of the FIRST to reach the outside Of the
demolished building was Mr.. R. q. Gillian.
He was on the top floor. He said to STAR
reporter that the FIRST intimation he haa was
the crash and the door sank beneath his feet
Mr.. Gillian was not seriously hurt He was
was taken to Evans drug store on r street just
around the corner from 10th street, whore aid
| was given him.
SOM OF THE vIorrMaL &c.,
Amoment later c. E. Mclaughlin and o. ".
Hathaway were brought to the same place.
The latter was badly cut and apparently do
hrious Mr.. Mclaughlin, though having his
face and neck gashed and his head bruised,
Wa perfectly conscious.
From the back Of the building Mr.. O. A.
Hooper was c>rried on. by the spectators. His
residence is 2os2 northwest. He was unable
to walk, and apparently was hurt internally.
His face was horribly disfgured He was
taken to 1908 E street temporarily.
| CAPT. KRAusE's KxPxRIENcR.
Capt c. A. Krause had his head badly cut.
looked up and ii seemed as il the building was
coming down.
He started to leave and was struck. He
found the door closed BY debris and was con-
fined there till the debris was cleared way.
His head was quickly dressed and he started
for his home.
From the staircases the doors that led
into the center building now looked direct into
the scene Of the catastrophe. From any floor
one might step of into the basement below.
1t was but few moments before willing
hands were at work rescuing those who were
beneath the fallen walls.
Soldiers Ordered Out.
The Secretary Of War telephonsd Maj. Moore
that he would send company OF artillery from
the Washington barracks to lend aid in case
they were needed. The message stated that
the company would report for duty At pennayl-
vania avenue and 10th street.
The Number Of Injured.
One Of the clerks who was saved states that in
round numbers there were 475 persons en-
ployed in the building and about 1875 went down
with the floors or were Immediately beneath
the doors. He, estimated at half-past 10 o'clock
that Just about half Of this number escaped I'M
injured. -.-..-.
Col. Arnold Killed.
Col Geo. Arnold. the g. A r man, was
killed by jumping from window. he struck
on his head and was killed instantly.
At 1880 the body Of an elderly man was car
ried out His face was horribly crushed, but
the doctors said no was still alive. His re-
eovsry is impossible. .-.-...- .-...
An Ambulance Breaks Down.
While . wagon which had been temporarily
brought into use a. an ambulance was carrying
Mr.. Anes to the hospital the wheel broke. He
wss quickly transferred and was taken 70 the
Emergency.
Attending the Injured.
Miss Young Of No. 1908 E street opened her
doors and converted her house into tempo.
rary hospital Health Oficer Hamme cit took
charge Of the patients brought there.
Commissioner Parker on the Ground.
Commissioner Parker was on the ground
early, and Immediately ordered every laborer
connected with the District government on the
grounds. The men responded promptly, and .
big force OF regular workers were 81 once
put to work.
"Tt Is a horrible thing" said Commissioner
Parker, .'but We are doing everything possible
under the circumstances Yes, I have heard
in an indefinite way that the building has BEEN
condemned several times"
Commissioners Ross and Powell.
Commissioner Ross came moment later in
company with Engineer Commissioner Powell
| Captain Powell went at once into the building
and stationed police at every entrance. He
then proceeded to direct the movements Of