Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 313, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1918 — “SLAFETY FLIRST,” SAYS WOO [ARTICLE]

“SLAFETY FLIRST,” SAYS WOO

Chinese Carrying SI,OOO at New Ha ven, Conn., Tells Why He Goes Armed. New Haven, Conn. —“Slafety Hirst allee tllme.” This, according to vice squad offl* cers, is the motto of Woo Tick, Chinese. Woo, who is the proprietor of a laundry, was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. Vice squad police* men said they found a revolver on hi* person. “Wbat are you carrying a revolver for?” Hauser asked Woo. “Tloo many tough gluys in Cleve» land.!’ he replied. “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.