The total importation value in 1912 (exclusive 
of duty) from Europe was $1,478,000. 
Tue Care or 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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