Show Hn WAS SStART ENOUGh I witnessed a very interesting accident acci-dent when I was In Washington I couple or years ago said Francis T Gray of St Louis and I have frequently laughed over the lesson it taught I was strolling stroll-ing out one 01 the broad avenues in the residence part of the tow Connecticut I think it was Well a couple of China men attired in robes of silk and satin of the most gorgeous description came pushing push-ing along at the characteristic gilt of their race The superior appearance 01 the Celestials did not appear to affect a number of small boys who were loitering on a corner for there was an immediate chorus of Chinamen cat rats as the men approached The Chinamen took no notice no-tice at the Juveniles who followed In their rM continuing their shouting Farther up the street a youth was stan Ing > on the sidewalk and as the China men passed him he evidently inspired by the boys asked them what shirts were beIng washed nt He apparently thought the Chinamen didnt know a word of English You can imagine his discom fiture then when one of them turned to him with an expression of the deepest commiseration on his face and remarked in excellent United States You seem to be a very nice looking fellow Washington What Star malces you such 3 foo1 |