100 years ago
1925: Despondent over debts that he could see no way of paying, “Woo Chung,� whose real name was Woo We Kin, late Friday night or early Saturday morning committed suicide by shooting himself in the right temple while lying in his bed in the rear of the Coconino Chop House, of which he was one of the owners under the firm name of Woo Chung. True to the precepts of Confucius, that all debts and contracts must be scrupulously met and to the ages-old custom among the Chinese that he who cannot pay must make the blood sacrifice, the supreme gift, his own life, it became evident during the investigation following the discovery of Woo’s lifeless body that at least for several weeks he had been reconciled to paying in the only way left and had made his preparations with care. The Chinese code of honor leaves no alternative. It is pay or die. True, now and then � though very rarely � one of that nationality does default on his debts and then hasn’t the moral courage to go through with the blood payment. But it is doubtful if there is any other nation that has as clear a record for honesty as the Chinese. Woo was his own judge and jury.
Gallery: Honoring Flagstaff's homeschoolers
Homeschool Graduation
Wylan Smith walks into Grace Community Church for commencement ceremonies for Flagstaff Home Educators Sunday afternoon. A total of 22 homeschool students graduated during the ceremony.
Home School Graduation
A decorated mortarboard displays a special message for a student’s mom Sunday afternoon during commencement ceremonies for Flagstaff Home Educators at Grace Community Church.
Flagstaff Home Educators Graduation
Graduating seniors wear mortarboards with messages painted and written on them during the Flagstaff Home Educators commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon at Grace Community Church.
Flagstaff Home Educators Graduation
Graduates from the Flagstaff Home Educators sit surrounded by family and friends Sunday afternoon during commencement ceremonies at Grace Community Church.
Flagstaff Home Educators Graduation
Wylan Smith stands with her high school diploma and a neck draped with medals won during her multisport athletic career. Smith had to leave the Flagstaff Home Educators commencement ceremonies at Grace Community Church early to catch a flight to Phoenix to be present for the Arizona Interscholastic Association awards banquet, where she was one of five finalists for the statewide female athlete of the year award.
Flagstaff Home Educators Graduation
Laine Davis gives the commencement address Sunday afternoon at Grace Community Church during the graduation ceremonies for Flagstaff Home Educators students.
Flagstaff Home Educators Graduation
Emily Brooks poses for a graduation photo with her parents during the Flagstaff Home Educators commencement ceremonies at Grace Community Church Sunday afternoon.
Flagstaff Home Educators Graduation
Samuel Cutlip poses for a graduation photo with his parents during the Flagstaff Home Educators commencement ceremonies at Grace Community Church Sunday afternoon.
Flagstaff Home Educators Graduation
Laine Davis gives the commencement address Sunday afternoon at Grace Community Church during the graduation ceremonies for Flagstaff Home Educators students.
