Arizona daily citizen. (Tucson, Ariz. Territory [i.e. Ariz.]) 1884-1901, 1901-01-10

OF HEALTH.
Til Special Climatic Ad.
Vantag S Of Tucson,
Arizona.

Location of Tucson.-1mnlediatcl on
the line Of the Southern Pacific R. k. 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 littie-to do with what we
have to say here, but yet its story full
of adventure and romance lends an in
describable chaIn to the old town.
Evidences of Thrift.-Its antiquities
are, however. fast disappearing before
the march of progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlemeuts of the old
Mexican Pueblo have crunbled away
and the mission ruins. are falling to
pieces. Prominent public buildings.
churches, stores and handsome modern
residences have been erected with beauti-
full gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rounding many of the latter. Old streets
have been graded. new ones laid out. and
other improvements made which give a
thrifty appearance to the city.
Foreign Eiement.--Of IT'S population,
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, large Mexican element re-
mains, and its presence gives a foreign
air to the community as also do the
adobe buildings in which they mainly
dwell.
Topography.-The location of the city
in vast amphitheatre as it were, sur.
rounded by bvautiful mountains, and
resting under the canopy of the loveliest
OF blue skies. is beautiful. The splendid
roads in the vicinity make driving and
bicycling an especial pleasure. In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eye, and at the sunset hour
gorgeous and Respondent colors 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 well
selected library.
Hotel. Accommodations hotel
accommodation are ample, and for
those preferring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as Health Resort.--Itis how
ever of Tucson as a health resort of
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first of all let us say that it is sitnat-
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 2.4o0 feet above the
sea, and this By the way seems medium
attitude particularly suited TO those suf-
Sering from such Diseases.
The Rainy Season. July, August and
September constitute the so-callcd
rainy season." but the rains during
these months, when there are any, while
they are often violent are nothing more
than showers. Ii soon clears off and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
July of this year there was scarcely any
RAIN. In no country arc there so many
days of sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small RainfaIl.-At Tue
son the rainfall for the whole year is only
about eleven inches. Some years it is
not even as much IS that. During the
nine months, October to juno inclusive,
iS94-5 there were but cloudy
days, and nine of those were in one
month.
Tcmperatur.-During the months OF
June, July and August the average TEN.
perature Ii about 30 degrees, but there
is 70 little humidity in the atmosphere
that no Inconvenience is experienced.
There being but limited irrigation in the
neighborhood of Tucson there is no
humidity produced in that way, as is
notably the case in the neighborhood of
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
n,ent has through the aid Of irrigation
reached a great stage. The fall, winter
and spring months can he compared
with the Italian Cline. Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryness of Climate. There
10 nothing more remarkabie about the
climate of Tucson than it's dryncss. 1t
il phenosninal There isno snch thing as
what is called ss,atry weather Dis in the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson joking
" remarked that not even the rains
seemed damp" IL is a fact that the ef.
tect of a heavy shower is observable for
but few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation of
the abundant perspiration. As mat
ter Of course the supply Of tiaiid must be
maintained, hence one drinks great
deal of water here.
Good Water at Tucson.-Eseryone 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
fnr less than that recorded by the Their
mometer would indicate. Some claim
that there is difference of as much as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
perature aud that recorded blythe Their
snonicter.
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 the special
advantage which it's climate offers for
the relief and restoration of those suffer-
ing from pulmonary complaints, note
what different prominent physicians of
the city say:
Dr.. III. w. Fenner, of Tucson, Surgeon
of the Southern Pacific X. R., saws
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-
querors. 1t is now the commercial aid
railroad center of Southern Arizona. The
climate is exceedingly dry and bracing,
the humidity being exceedingly low; the
yearly minimum and maximum being
zee and 56e e.tively. The rainfall
is small and but little irriga ton is car
ried on. The water supply Is excellent.
The summers are long. the therm ometer