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tion but that it will be the means of saving many lives during the hot months of July 
and August, especially in view of the neglect of the management to provide any safe- 
guards for the protection of the public. 
PINEAPPLE Season Nears Enp: The present pineapple shipping season, which 
is now drawing to a close, has been an extremely successful one. It is stated that the ferry 
alone carried some 700,000 crates of this delicious fruit, and the value of the total amount 
shipped to Northern ports is estimated at $6,000,000. 
Praise ror Havana Porice Force: Declaring his belief that Havana’s police 
force was one of the most courteous and efficient in the world, Manager H. B. Judkins 
of the Hotel Sevilla, who is spending his vacation in New York, said especial praise was 
due them for their courtesy and willingness to assist strangers. 
Dr. Mitron D. Greene Passes Away: Havana was profoundly shocked on 
July 12th when news was received of the death of Dr. Milton D. Greene, who up to a 
few years ago was the head of the Presbyterian Church in Cuba. Dr. Greene died at 
his home in Wisconsin. He spent many years in Cuba and was beloved by thousands, 
and his death has been universally mourned. e 
Cupan Misston Gores To Peru: A special mission has been named by President 
Zayas, which is now on its way to Peru, to participate in the centenary celebration of 
Peruvian Independence. A credit of $12,000 has been granted by the government to 
meet the expenses of the Mission, which is headed by Sr. Nicolas de Cardenas and Sr. 
Rafael M. Angulo. 
AmerICAN COLONY OBSERVES THE “GLorIoUS FourTH”: Starting with a break- 
fast which the American Club staged at the Jockey Club quarters at the Race Track, 
owing to lack of space at the former’s quarters due to rebuilding which is now under 
way, and ending with a reception in the late afternoon at the American Legation in Cerro, 
the national holiday was fittingly and properly observed by the Americans in Havana. 
The reception was honored by the presence of President and Mrs. Zayas, as well as many 
persons prominent in the political and social life of Cuba. 
PanaMA Swimminc Troupe Enrertains at Yacut Cius: The famous Red, 
White and Blue troupe of juvenile swimmers from the Canal Zone stopped in Havana 
on their way home after entertaining at Madison Square Garden, long enough to give 
one of the most remarkable exhibitions of skill in aquatie sports ever seen in this city. 
These children are marvelous swimmers and divers, and their entertainment at the club 
was thoroughly enjoyed by a large crowd that turned out to welcome the “kiddies,” 
whose reputation for daring water feats had preceded them. 
Cuba's Trade with the United States The price dropped from over 16 cents a 
Cuba’s trade balance against the United pound, in June, 1920, to less than 5 cents 
States fell from $248,976,779 in the June, 1m May, 1921. Fall futures are quoted at 
1920, fiscal year, to $15,360,820 for eleven less than 3. Tonnage also fell away 
months of the 1921 year. Her imports Tapidly. That of May is larger than a year 
from this country in the 1921 year slightly 4g0, however. 
exceeded the total in 1920. ¢ Following are imports from and exports 
Cuba got $596,275,578 for 6,905,709,612 to Cuba for May and 11 months ended with 
pounds of sugar in the 1920 year, an aver- May, 1921, and for the fiscal years indi- 
age of nearly 9 cents a pound. Distributed cated: 
Imports Exports Imp. bal. 
equally, it would have been a wage, bonus, 1991. May.. $26,754,383 $11,886,341 $14,868,042 
or gift, of $213, for every man, woman and 1921, 11 mo. 
gmt, . ’ ended May. 406,344,126 390,983,306 15,360,830 
child on the island. Year ended 
- r os xe Tees ; June 
. a the cee 1,056 pounds shipped to 1920........ 645,571,828 396,595,049 248,976,779 
PhesbiniediStates im elev : Q9] 1919........ 337,654,142 229,545,704 108,108,4 
ted States In eleven months of 1921 y973°°7722:; 26440241006 235'469/608 28,554,398 
there was received $366,772,723—not 1913........ 126,088,173 70,581,154 55,507,019 
. ; - 1912Ges eee 120,154,326 62,203,051 57,951,275 
quite 8 cents a pound. LOU eeeeer 110,309,468 60,709,062 40,600,406 
