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The Republic of Cuba 



There are springs of mineral waters, chiefly 

 magnesia, in the Island, much of which is bottled 

 and enjoys fame and a large sale throughout 

 Cuba. In fact, mineral water today constitutes 

 one of the principal items of the exports of the 

 Island. 



Plying between Batabano and the Isle of Pines 

 is the steamer Cristobal Colon which was espe- 

 cially built for this service. One desiring to take 

 this trip may leave Havana on the evening of 

 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; by train to 

 Batabano leaving the new Central Station at 

 6.IO p. m. and reaching Nueva Gerona early the 

 next morning. 



Fare from Havana to the Isle of Pines is $6.00, 

 exclusive of meals and berth on steamer, and 

 $10.50 round trip. Ticket valid for 15 days. 



MADRUGA 



Population, 3,200 Inhabitants 

 Another charming excursion may be made to 

 the town of Madruga, which can be reached in 

 a few hours' time from Havana. It is a typical 

 Cuban Village, nestling among a pleasant group 

 of hills, and has been famous for generations in 

 Cuba for valuable sulphur and iron springs 

 which abound there. There are bathing estab- 

 lishments in this town so that the healing waters 

 may be advantageously enjoyed by the visitors. 

 The drinking water, also, known as "Copey," 

 enjoys equal fame, and is highly recommended 

 for disorders of the digestive organs. There is 

 no doubt that on account of its excellent location 

 and its close proximity to Havana, Madruga is 

 a town with a great future before it. Already, 

 very desirable hotel accommodations may be had 

 there the year round. 



