Amongst Chinese people resident in Harbin a, story is being told at resent regarding the Chinese state Tottery, it being stated that a resi dent of Fuchiatien held a third share ina ticket, the other two thirds be-Tenging to his relations in Shanghai. Lost week he received a telegram stating that the ticket had won the first prize, giving him about $165,000. He was 50 overjoyed that he gave a great banquet to his many friends and generally boasted of his great Tuck." Fearing that he might get into trouble for having bought a ticket in the Chinese state lottery, he decided to go to Shanghai. The authorities were, however, watching him very closely and it is Reported that he has been arrested on the charge of purchasing a ticket in a lottery, the proceeds of which are to be used in the purchase of aeroplanes which will be Girected against Manchoukuo by the Chinese, "Whether this story is true 'OF not, is not known as ft has not been given out to the press by the authorities who control the press information.
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