Arizona daily citizen. (Tucson, Ariz. Territory [i.e. Ariz.]) 1884-1901, 1901-03-09
TREASURES
OF HEALTH.
The Special Climatic ld-
Vantages Of Tucson,
Arizona.

Location III ucSOn.-lmfneulatc on
the line OF the Southern Pacific r. X. in
the Southern part of the Territory OF
Arizona. and on the edge OF the Santa
Cruz Valley, lies the City of Tucson.
That it was first settled several centur-
les ago has little to do with what we
have to say here, but yet its story full
of adventure and romance lends an in
dcscribable charm to the old town.
Evidences of Thrift.--Its antiquities
are, however, fast disappearing By lore
the march of progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlements of the Old
Mexican Pueblo have crumblel away
aud the mission ruins are falling 10
pieces. Prominent public buildings
churches, stores and handsome modern
residences have been erected with beauti-
full gardens, flowers and shrabhcry sur
rounding many of the latter. Old streets
have been graded, new ones laid out, aud
other improvements made which give a
thrifty appearance to the city.
Foreign Element. OF its population,
however, consisting of about ten thou-
sand people, large Mexican element re-
mains, and its presence gives "a foreign
afr to the community as also do the
adobe buildings in which they mainly
dwell.
Topography.--The location of the city
in vast amphithcatre as it were, SUR
rounded by beautiful mountains, and
resting under the canopy of the loycIiest
of blue skies, is bea utifnl. The splendid
roads IN the vicini. y make driving and
bicycling an especai pleasure In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eye, and at the sunset hour
gorgeous and respondent coiofs cover
the western sky, the departing of the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
the mountains which fairly enchant one.
Public Library.-Tucson has a well
selected library.
Hotel Accomn10dations.-The hotel
Recommendations are ample, and for
those prefeTring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
1. Tucson az a Health Resort. 1T is how
ever of Tucson as health resort of
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first of all let us say that it is situat-
ed almost in TIE centre of the climatic
belt recommended by the United States
Medical Commission, as the most favor
able region in the United States for those
afflicted with pulmonary ailments.
Altitude Above the Sea The altitude
of Tucson Is about 2, 400 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems a medium
altitude particulariy suited to those suf-
fering from such Diseases.
September constitute the so-cailed
rainy season." but the rains during
these months, when there are any, while
they are often yioIent are nothing more
than showers. Ii soon clears off and
the sun comes ont as bright as ever. In
July of this year there was scarcely any
rain. In no country are there 30 many
days of sunshine az in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfail.--At TAG
son the rainfall for the whole year is only
about eleven inches. Some years 1t Is
not even as much 30 that, During the
nine months, October to June Inclusive,
fS94-5 there were but tweuty-hyec cloudy
days and nine Of those were in one
month.
Temperature. During the months Of
June, July and August the average tenn
'perature is about 80 degrees, but there
is so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no inconvenience is experienced.
There being but limited irrigation in the
ueighborhood Of Tucson there is no
humidity produced in that way. MS is
notably the case In the neighborhood Of
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
n,ent has through the aid ofirrigation
reached great stage. The fall, winter
and spring mouths can be compared
with the Italian clinic Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryness Of Climate. There
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate of Tucson than its dryness. II
is phenomenal. There isno such thing az
what is called suitry weather as in the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson Joking
" remarked that mot evcn the aains
seemed damp" IL is a fact that the eE
feet of heavy shower is observable for
but a few hours. Im this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation Of
the abundant Precipitation. As mat
Ter of course the supply Of fluid must be
maintained, hence one drinks great
deal of water here.
Good Water at. Tucson.-Eyeryon is
aware OF the Importance Of good water.
and this Tucson certainly has. More
over, there are two ICE factories which
supply any quantity of beautiful ice.
!. Effect Of dry Climate ON Temperature.
Another effect of the extremely dry CHI
mate is that the sensible temperature Is
far less than that recorded by the Their
momrter would Indicate. Some claim,
that there is difference of rs mach as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
perature and that recorded by the ther-
nnoueter. s-s8,,
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease - 1t is admitted that no medical
treatment has yet been discovered that
will cure pulmonary consumption. The
only cure is that OF climate, and IN Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
be especially efficacious. AS to tiic special
advantage which its climate offers for
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints, note
what different prominent physicians Of
the city saw:
DIR. H. w. Fenner, of Tucson. Surgeon
Of the Southern Pacific r. r., says
Tucson is a city of 10000 inhabitants,
on the main line of the Southern Pacific
Railway, altitude 2,400 feet above the
sea level. Tucson is one of the Oldest
settlements made by the Spanish con.
uuerors. 1t is now the commercial and
railroad center of Southern Arizona. The
climate is exceedingly dry and braciug
the humidity being exceedingly sow; the
yearly minimum and maximum being
26o and So respectively. The rainfall
is small and but little irrigation is car
ried on. The water supply is excellent
The summers are long, The thcrmomete,