stances that affect him. The important thing 

 is that he should possess clear and correct in- 

 formation with regard to the effects of tobacco 

 as far as such have been scientifically deter- 

 mined; and from the observation of its effects 

 on his own organism to determine whether in 

 his own case the practice is beneficial or other- 

 wise and to what extent it may, be pursued if 

 he desires to smoke. 



We, therefore, purpose to submit the facts 

 which have been determined by the most careful 

 scientific investigators and others of high stand- 

 ing, who, from their experience in the investiga- 

 tion of the causes of disease, are best qualified 

 to offer opinions which may be accepted as 

 authoritative. 



A perusal of the vast amount of literature 

 both for and against the use of tobacco brings 

 out certain points very largely. First, in the 

 case of the opponents, the most sweeping state- 

 ments are made without a particle of scientific 

 proof in support of them, by persons who are in 

 no way qualified to make such statements. 

 Statistics are quoted most recklessly and ac- 

 cepted as conclusive, although in most cases 

 there is no logical connection between the mat- 

 ter of the statistics and the absolute effects of 

 tobacco. If there is a question of* a certain 

 condition, it is not sufficient to show that the 



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