The Manchuria Daily News" says that a Chinese of the name Yuan Kuo-chang at Tapingshao in Kuantien Prefecture is perhaps the oldest human being alive in the world. He is in his 162nd year, and still is hale and hearty.
Marshal Chang Tso-ling, on hearing of the old man, has arranged to allow him an annuity of 200 yew out of the local taxes. had been elected Chief Ruler. Salt was spilled, and 13 mirrors were smashed. Some of the members used a coffin as a table, lighted candles being placed at the
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