Arizona daily citizen. (Tucson, Ariz. Territory [i.e. Ariz.]) 1884-1901, 1901-01-12
TREASURES
OF HEALTH.
The Special Climatic Ad.
Vantages Of Tucson,
Arizona.

Location of Tucson.-ImmediatcIy or
the line of the Southern Pacific X. X. il
the Southern part of the Territory Of
Cruz Valley, lies the City of Tucson
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.
describable charm to the old town.
Evidences of Thrift.--Tts antiquities
are, however, fast disappearing before
the march of progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battiements of the old
Mexican Pueblo have crumbled 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 shrubhery sur.
rounding many of the latter. Old streets
have been graded, new oneslaid out, and
other improvements made which give a
thrifty appearance to the city.
Foreign Eiement.-Of iIs population,
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, a large Mexican element re-
mains, and its presence gives foreign
air to the community as also do The
adobe buildings in which they mainly
dwell.
Topography.-The location of the city
in a vast amphitheatre as it were, sur
rounded by beautiful 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 eve, 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 Accommodate hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
those preferring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as a Health Resort lit is how
ever of Tucson as health resort OF
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first of ali 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 400 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems a medium
altitude particularly suited to those suf
fering from such diseases.
The Rainy Season. July, August and
September constitute the so-called
''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 an6
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
July Of this year there was scarcely any
rain. In no country are there so man,
days of sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfali.-At Tue
son the rainfall for the whole year is onl,
about eleven inches. Some years il il
not even as much as that. During the
nine months, October to June inclusive
fS94-5 there were but twenty-five cloudy
days. and nine of those were in one
month.
Temperature.-Duri the months oil
June, July and August the average tenn.
pcrathrc Is about 90 degrees, but there
is so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no Inconvenience is experienced.
There being but limited irrigation in the
neighb0rhood of Tucson there is no
humidity produced in that way, as is
notably the case in the neighborhood OF
ment has through the aid of irrigation
,t,<sxNs fall
and spring months can be compared
with the Italian Cline. Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryness of Climate.--Thcre
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate of Tucson than it's dryness. 1t
is phenomenal. There isno such thing as
what is called snltry weather as in the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson joking
iy remarked that mot even the iains
seemed damp" II is a fact that the eff
feet of heavy shower is observable for
bat few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation of
the abundant perspiration. As mat
ter ofcourse the supply of fluid must be
maintained, hence one drinks great
deal Of water here.
Good Water at Tucson.--EveTyone 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.
4 Effect OF dry Climate on Temperature.
Another effect of the extremely dry CHI
mate 10 that the sensible temperature is
far less than that recorded by the Their
mometer would Indicate. Some claim
that there is a difference of as much as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
perature and that recorded by the ther-
mometer. " "a.
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 ~ that ofclimate, and in Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
be especially effcacious. As to the 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 say:
DR.. HI. w. Fenner, of Tucson, Surgeon
of the Southern Pacific X. r., SAYS
Tucson is city of 10, 900 inhabitants,
on the main line of the Southern Pacific
Railway, altitude 2,40O feet above the
sea level. Tucson is one of the oldest
settlements made by the Spanish con-
auerors. 1t is now the commercial and
railroad center of Southern Arizona. The
climate is exceedingly dry and hracing,
the humidity being exceedingly low; the
yearly minimum and maximum being