The total importation value in 1912 (exclusive 

 of duty) from Europe was $1,478,000. 



THE CAEE OF PIPES 



An experienced smoker lays down the follow- 

 ing rules for the care of pipes. The rules apply 

 whether a man uses one or half a dozen pipes: 



(1) When a pipe is used for the first time 

 wipe out the bowl with a cloth. Then thorough- 

 ly wet or dampen it. Before the moisture 

 evaporates fill the pipe. Light evenly and be 

 careful not to burn the rim with the lighted 

 match. The tobacco being damp next the wood 

 will not redden there, hence the wood will not 

 char but a sooty film will form. 



(2) Ashes should be allowed to remain in 

 the pipe till thoroughly cooled. Then emptied. 

 The object of this is to allow the liquid residue 

 to soak into the pores of the new wood. 



(3) Do not scrape the inner surface of the 

 bowl. The thin coating of carbon (the "cake") 

 which is formed on it is a nonconductor of heat 

 and prevents the wood from overheating or 

 cracking. It keeps the pipe cool and is a good 

 absorber. 



(4) After half a dozen smokes the rule of re- 

 moving the ashes should be reversed. They 

 should be removed promptly after smoking. 

 Blow through the mouthpiece after smoking. 



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