Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 300, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 December 1917 — “SLAFETY FLIRST,” SAYS WOO [ARTICLE]

“SLAFETY FLIRST,” SAYS WOO

Chinese Carrying SI,OOO at New H» ven, Conn., Tells Why He Goes Armed. New Haven, Conn. —“Slafety flirst allee tllme.** This, ‘ according to vice squmd officers, is the motto of Woo Tick, Chinese. » Woo, who Is ' the proprietor of a laundry, was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. Vice squad policemen said they found a revolver on hi* person. “What are you carrying a revolver for?” Hauser asked Woo. “Tloo many tough gluys in Cleveland,” he replied. V “Have you got any money’” queried Hauser, thoroughly interested. “Sure,” replied Woo. Searching his pockets, the officers were surprised to find SI,OOO, SSOO of which was in gold.