The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-06-07
A CHINESE FUNERAL.

Imposing Obsequies in ChinatOwn-Idola-
trous Rights in the Streets.
There was in Chinatown today a scene
unique and heathenish, and which could
only have taken place In San Francisco,
which In itself is a distinction or dis
grace, as it may be regarded. 1t was the
funeral rites over the body of Gy All
Wy, who was shot in Chinatown. 1t
proved beyond question the remarkable
influence exercised by the notorious
"Little Pete" The funeral was the
greatest that has taken place in China
town for many years. No one could be
found who had seen a more ceremonious
affair.
Yet Gy All wy was a most common
place individual, and the only distinction
he could claim was that of being friend
and supporter Of the highbinders' agent
and diplomat, Little Pete" A great
mandarian, even Consul Bee, could not
possibly have secured such fanfaronade
on his exit as did this humble follower of
Pete.
The funeral took place from Stockton
street, near Washington, the headquar-
ters Of the deceased's society. A huge
platform was built in the street (without
permit). 1t was covered with a canopy
of white cloth of fine texture. The plat
form was loaded with all the delicacies
to be found in Chinatown. Gy All Wy
will probably have post mortem attack
Of dyspepsia on his arrival In the other
world should he sample the dainties that
were spread out for him on the platform.
There were whole carcasses of roast
pig and goats. There were chickens and
ducks eggs and birds nests, small fish
and large fish, fish brought from China
and fish smuggled from Sacramento.
There were pies and puddings and a mag
nifcent opium layout for Mr.. Wy to
smoke or for the appeasing deity to en-
| Joy. There were plenty Of victuals and
opium for both.
The coffin in which were the remains
of the late lamented slave. dealer and
blackmailer lay in front. 1t was deco
rated with gold and silver and cost q
fabulous sum, contributed by the high
binders.
On mating near at hand lay his
widow, who howled at the beginning,
but who gradually reduced her lamenta-
tions to feeble squeak, uttered at long
intervals of exhaustion. By her side lay
the child and the dead mans brother.
At short distance away, but without
mating lay the dead mans three slaves,
who also sent up hideous cries of grief.
A high priest, dressed in raiment like
unto Solomon's and glittering with jew
els, tortured a musical instrument like the
bagpipes, and the second high priest beat
cymbals furiously. a crowd of young
Chinese women, dressed in white silk
poured out tea over the platform and Oh
the heads of the mouIners, while another
crowd of women from the houses of il
fame beat time with their hands ant
tried to weep.
A large gang Of men wandered about
for blocks around casting forth the pa
pers through the holes of which the Chi
pese Mephistopheles has to leap befor,
he can catch the spirit of the dead man
Before his satanic majesty could ge
through all the holes it was confidently
believed that the dead man would hav,
been safe in heaven. The ceremonie
lasted two hours.
AT 1 o'clock the funeral started
There were eighty carriages, containing
the leading highbinders, and an immens
+ number of Chinese followed ON foot
San Francisco Report.