New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-19
DECETTTNG TOBACCO SMOKERS.


--DE\lCES TO CURE TOBACCO FlENlpS.
The Cuban may not have materially affected
the prices Of tobacco and cigars other than the
choicest Havana brands. but it has brought into
prominence the various substitutes for tobacco and
dealers in these endeavoring 20 profit the most
by the situation TO the uninitiatei it is astonish
ing 20 sec the lorg list OF tobacco substitutes and
adulterating mater 1as. There two excuses for
the existence OF these substitutes. one il the greed
for larger profits than a manufacturer can realize
from good tobacco. which induces him to mix in
ferior stun with tobacco leaf. The other is the
widely advertised attempt TO cure tobacco hends'
OF their habit by substituting smoking material that
contains nicotine. but which seems 10 satisfy
their craving for he weed.
Authorizations OF goods are found in all lines Of
business. and tobacco substitutes are nothing new
peculiar. The demand for cheap grades ~
cigars pipe tobacco and cigarettes constantly IN
cites manufacturers 10 concoct some mixture that
will deceive the smoker into the belief that he If
smoking good tobacco. These substitutes naturally
come from the vegetable kingdom. beginning with
the old-time cabbage leaves and ranging through
sunhower leaves. eucalyptus leaves, pine needles.
poplar bark. clover flowers and leaves. cornsiik
and OF other common weeds and plants. So
sklful.y are many OF these substitutes mixed with
fair grades of tobacco that the adulteraton would
be ordinarily noticed by the smoker OF cheap
cigars or there is no imitation OF the fines;
Havana tobacco. but then nine-tenths Of the smok
do not expect 10 get such brands for their or
binary smoking il has become the fashion 10
scent and perfume cigarettes. and cigars,
that the adulteration is made easier for the manu-
facturer. The cheap perfumery easily conceals the
rank flavor OF poor tobacco the peculiar odOr OF
a weed substitute
This adult eratOn Is bad for the regular trade.
for It places the dealer in legitimate goods az a
disadvantage. but far the heath OF the
smoker is concerned it is not injurious. Nearly
all tho tobacco aduterants harmless vegetable
leaves. Beet leaves turrip, cabbage. cauiiower
hi.
then steeped in solutions to deprive them Of any
natural odor. Many OF them co.ored articiay
after this to Civ, the appearance If dark tobacco.
Logwood. sandalwood and other dyes are employed
stain the leaves 10 he proper co.or. Where con-
siderable quantities Of the adulterants used IN
the cigars or cigarettes the manufacturers steep
the cheap leaves in solutions Of coffee. OF
tobacco. This gives sufficient flavor 10 them 10 de-
ceive the smoker Of cheap grades. Cuban tobacco
stems. or. for that matter Connecticut tobacco
stems also utilized in this way strong solu-
ton is made OF them AMI the leaves soaked IN
it for twenty-four hours It IS surprising what
decided tobacco flavor will be communicated to the
cabbage beet leaves by such process.
The scentii Of the tobacco is harmless process.
but for the lover OF a good Havana cigar II ruins
the weed. Nevertheless there IS quite Il percentage
smokers who like 10 have their tobacco fragrant
with the odor OF vanilla, orange sassafras. winter
green or other decided perfume. Nearly al
the recognized doors are used for havoring tobacco
aduierants. Bes'd those mentioned there
cigarettes perfumed with cinnamon. mint. thyme.
geranium coffee and even tea These not in
furious drugs and the accusation that cigarettes
commonly charged with opium would BE- difficult 70
prove. There is adequate reason for manu-
facturers TO do this The long Est % vegetable
doors and perfumes al hand for them 20 flavor
their cigarettes with enables them 10 accomplish
just as good results those obtained from opium.
Hops are employed for mixing with cigarettes. and
the sophorihc influences these have upon the smok-
than compensates for any disagreeahle
taste The hop cigarette is really quoting 20 the
nerves and = recommended to those who feel that
they must smoke something even When thef
nerves are shattered by excuses of any kind.
This leads the second phase Of the subje't-the
work Of adulteratirg cigars and tobacco 70 cur>
veteran smokers II injurious habit The eXces-
sivA smoking o. tobacco in any form produces
habit that is Difficult. contro, and the system Is
unable TO stand the sudden termination of II. As
in the case of the liquor habit thousands ore IN
willing victims II. and their pathetic cry for de
lverance has been responded 70 by scores 81 manu-
facturers Of patent cures. II all could be accom-
plishei that advertisers claim there would De no
further need Of any one 70 sufer from the tobacco
habit. While many OF the tobacco cures are IN
the form Of drugs medicine TO be taken when
ever the desire smoke threatens 10 overcome one
there are plenty OF others which really permit the
smoker 10 indulge in his favOrite pastime Certain
grades Of cigars cigarettes and pipe tobacco are
supulied him with directions now TO use his
strong substitutes wiki slight mixture Of cheap
TOBACCO but after that his cigars and cigarettes
is not shcckeI by the sudden Withdrawal. Of all
nicotine at once but that the craving Is gradually
Pine needles are a .avorite mixture for these 10
&c .ajd 10 help the throat Cigars made OF these
products Of the Southern pine are also recommend
troubles the needles are WRAPPED around BY gen
me tobacco eayes 1o9a wTapPers FOR r {nr SUM
flower or cabbage leaves These are steeped. coored
and spotted 10 initiate choice suma'Ts wrap
The eucalyptus leaves among the latest sd-
are not at all disagreed Die 10 the taste There - no
nicotine in them. but then there seems no go9d ~
,lse FOR smoking them unless one IS addicted 10
The general desire TO smoke something led ply
slcians 10 inquire into the question OF making bene
fcial substitutes tor the tobacco lea me essence
gmoke peculiarly affects those suffering with Ger
tain complaints ana the question axes VI
some OF Il medicinal plants in this Nay. FOR u
nm OF he tree have a beneficial ef.cl upon the
tlrJa. and langs hops nay soot rnT apIN
slipper IN. Darn spor r- az, c5re en- Ont,
comic herbs produce d smoking maier.a. ihai hds
snoked BY conpining several OF tho. medicinal
herbs so a. 10 initiate tobacco in fdst- and flavor.
b S9Hae ene . ioiace '@ ha ana wear on AVA
80 efTectually h. Viii prefer his ran mix are
b -o m. best Havana tobacco.
similarly me Plug to9acro for oneMers . cost
initiated. \ miXturC ~ n" ilchal hfr1s can 'drl.
7 be- Compounded thar VIII have ih- flavor o, plus
tobacco. ana apparent. sns"er inf SANE Iiri2}st.
Ceitisr root. sassafrds. NoJr'e. hy~>pp ami other
h.r.s re combined 10 produce me article ma VII.
wean The chewei away from his favorit" tobacco
i,rand With the long list o. med rnA herbs rec
oeniz,-l by druegs,s. IL would BE- strange. indeed.
= ne favor - almost any pant could not he
| closely Initiated by mixing them In this respect
no we'd or plant has been assaulted 80 universal
q tobacco.
WOnEN'S DOGS
f.r,,o The - James, Budsr-
From me fasres. Of authorities has Dc~n evolved
, I'll i,uor;ant axiom. Two NOTkles require MOI =
,roi,Dle 10 keep IL order man one aaby
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