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Rovers Club. Autographed photographs, which by the way are said to be the only ones 
ever given to any Club outside of the British Isles, were proudly displayed and a banquet 
was held in the evening at which President Zayas was the guest of honor. 
DeratuH oF CoLONEL Dapy: Colonel Michael J. Dady, President of the engineering 
company bearing his name, who died in Brooklyn on June 2d, was one of the pioneers in 
the upbuilding of the Republic of Cuba. He installed the sewerage system of Havana 
and did considerable work in the improvement of Havana harbor. Colonel Dady divided 
his time between Cuba and Brooklyn, where he was for many years one of the most 
influential leaders in Republican politics. 
Havana Evecrric Rainbway Has Prosperous YEAR: A study of the annual report 
of the Havana Electric Railway, Light & Power Company reveals 1920 as having been 
the most prosperous year in the history of the Company. An increase in gross earnings 
of $4,488,337.94 over the year 1917 is shown, while considerable money has been spent 
in improvements, rolling stock, power plant equipment, etc. 
Puan TO OpEN EMERGENCY Stores: At a meeting of a group of leading business 
men in Havana, serious discussion was held as to the feasibility of opening a chain of 
emergency stores for the sale of foodstuffs at slightly above cost. Adopting as their 
slogan “The people must eat,”’ and realizing the pitiable condition in which many thou- 
sands of the poor people find themselves by reason of the depression and lack of employ- 
ment, it is their belief that such a system would be of great benefit. One of the greatest 
questions that the Island has to face at the present time is the means of reducing the cost 
of living which is so high that it is causing much suffering and privation. 
Sotpiers May Work on Farms: In a statement issued by the Agricultural De- 
partment recently, it was recommended that soldiers be permitted to work on farms in 
order to further promote the growing of vegetables, which are largely imported at present. 
Brautirut New Park To BE Laip Our ARounD Maceo Statun: The Secretary 
of Public Works has announced the opening of a contest for plans for the new park which 
is to be constructed around the statue of General Antonio Maceo situated on the Malecon. 
The contest will be closed on July 12th and prizes will be awarded for the best plans sub- 
mitted. The first prize will be $600, the second $300 and the third, $200. The cost of 
the proposed park is not to exceed $60,000. 
Lasor Conpitions: There are reports of complaints from laborers in the cane 
fields because of their inability to collect their pay, ‘“‘vales” or store vouchers being 
given them instead. This custom is said to be prevalent in many parts of the Island 
and is the cause of many hardships. 
STRIKE ON THE CuBa Rar~roap: While the recent protracted strike on the part 
of the employees of the Cuba Railroad Company has been temporarily settled, persistent 
rumors of a fresh outbreak are constantly heard. On June 10th a strike was called but 
no action was taken as the company announced that the old working regulations would 
continue until July Ist, pending a satisfactory adjustment. It is stated that during the 
discussion, the railroad officials pointed out that any further outbreak would cause the 
entire cessation of work on the road, even including the office force, until such time as 
the men were ready to resume work. 
New Cusa-SoutH AMERICAN STEAMSHIP SeRvicE: The Pacific Mail Steamship 
Company has announced the inauguration, effective July Ist, of a service between Central 
and South American ports and Havana, via the Panama Canal. 
U.S. S. “Niagara” Leaves Port: The U.S. 8. “Niagara,” which for a time was 
the official headquarters of General Crowder before he moved his office to the American 
Legation, has left for Key West where it is said a change of personnel will take place. 
General Crowder, however, will remain in Havana indefinitely, continuing to act in an 
advisory capacity to the new administration as he did to the previous one. 
Cost or Livine To BE Repucep: Dr. Espino, Sub-Secretary of the Department 
of Agriculture, in a note to the Mayor of Havana asked that steps be taken at once to 
bring down the prevailing abnormal rents in Havana and vicinity. He also suggested 
that some action be taken to reduce the cost of foodstuffs. It is further recommended 
