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the patronage this year, Several new hotels have been opened and some of the 
older hostelries have been enlarged for the handling of the tourists this season. 
HAVANA RACE MEET: Contrary to the general expectations, the horse race meet 
so far this year has met with splendid success. The crowds attending have been 
very large and the management has made every effort to offer particularly attractive 
eards for the entertainment of the local population and the visitors, 
PROTEST FILED AGAINST INCREASE IN INLAND FREIGHT RATES: Much in- 
terest and criticism has been manifested in the recent increase in the freight and 
passenger rates of the United Railways of Havana and affiliated lines. It seems that 
about eighteen months ago the Railroad Commission in Cuba permitted the United 
Railways to materially increase its freight rates, with the understanding that the 
needs of the railroads had been satisfied for the coming two years. However, recently 
another increase was put into effect and it is claimed by some of the newspapers that 
this is an injustice to the Cuban public. In defense of the railroads we know that 
labor costs have risen perceptibly during the past twelve months and the cost of 
maintenance generally has also increased. New equipment orders have been placed 
by the United Railways and affiliated lines that will call for the outlay of millions 
and this feature, we feel, should be taken into consideration, 
AMERICAN PHYSICIAN WARNS OF PENDING EPIDEMIC IN HAVANA: Dr. D.T. 
Laine, a Cuban-born American physician, recently startled the populace of Havana 
by denouncing the Department of Sanitation publicly. Dr. Laine is considered one 
of the most competent physicians and surgeons in Cuba. He has been here many 
years and has always made “Public Sanitation” a close study. Dr. Laine pleads for 
the separation of the Department of Sanitation from its political affiliation and that 
more competent and trustworthy workers be procured, Dr, Laine warned that if 
vigorous steps were not immediately taken smallpox would be raging in Havana. 
He also calls attention to the slack methods that have been used in recent years in 
the fight against the mosquito. Dr, Laine’s letter is full of interest and discloses a 
very close knowledge of his subject. 
AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPERT TO RELIEVE FOREIGN FREIGHT CAR CON- 
GESTION IN CUBA: Mr. W. C. Kendall, Chairman of the Car Service Department of 
the American Railway Association, and widely known as “the man who moves 2,500,- 
000 cars a year,” recently came to Havana at the joint request of the Florida East 
Coast Railway and United Railways of Havana, for the purpose of widing in solving 
the problem which has always faced the car-ferry officials regarding the disposition 
of the great quantities of American freight cars that are always on the Island, De- 
lays of the customs officials in despatching the merchandise contained in American 
equipment has always been maintained by local officials and this feature will be 
given special attention during Mr. Kendall’s visit. It is to be hoped that this prob- 
lem will be solved as a result of these conferences. 
HAVANA’S MONTE CARLO REOPENS: Having greatly enlarged their premises 
and completed extensive new decorations, the Marianao Casino was opened the fore 
part of this month and offers extravagant entertainment to those interested in this 
Glass of diversion. Tourists visiting Havana this winter will find themselves in the 
midst of unusually attractive entertainment since the management of the Casino 
has gone to great expense in bringing to Havana the very cream of the variety stage 
as well as several very noted chefs from prominent exclusive restaurants in New 
York. Splendid meals are served to those patronizing the Casino and wonderful 
music is rendered for the dancing. Gaming is the order of things from 11 P. M. until 
