The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-21
Tuceon a
Winter
Resort.,~
Wbere the Climate is pure
Hnd the Hir is Balmy.%

Location of n.--lmmediatclv on
the line OF the Southern Pacific K. 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 ccntur-
les ago has little to do with what we
have to say here, but yet it's story full
OF adventure and romance lends an in
describablc charm to the old town.
Evidences of Thrift Its antiquities
are, however, fast disappearing before
the march Of progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlcmcnts of the old
Mexican Pueblo have crumblcd away
aud the mission ruins are falling to
pieces. Prominent public buildings,
churches, stores and handsome modern
residences have been erected with bcauti.
tul gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rounding many Of the latter. Old streets
have been graded, new oneslaid out, and
other improvements made which give
thrifty appearance To the city.
Foreign Element. of its population,
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, large Mexican element re-
mains, aud it's 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 bv beautiful mountains, and
resting Under the canopy of the Iovellcst
OF blue skies, is beautiful. The splendid
roads iii the vicinity make driving and
bicycling All especial pleasure. In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eye, and AT the sunset hour
gorgeous aud 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 a well
selected library.
Hotel Accommoda dations.-The 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 health resort OF
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first OF all let us say that it is situat-
cd almost in TIE centre of the climatic
belt recommended by the United States
Medical Commission, as the most favor
abtE INkOit lIt Tux thIlSu otalCB tOI tDOSN
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 medium
altitude particularly suited to those suf-
fcring from such diseases.
The Rainy Season. July, August and
September constitute the so-calied
rainy season." but the rains during
these months. when there are any, while
hey arc often violent are nothing more
than showers. 1t soon clears off and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
tuly of this wear there was scarcely any
rain. In no country are there 30 many
days of sunshine an in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfall.-At Tue
son the ra;:aetl for the whole year is only
about eleven inches. Some years it is
not even as much as that. During the
nine months, October to June inclusive,
lS94-6 there were but twenty FIVE cloudy
days and nine of those were in one
month.
Temperature.--D the months of
June, July and August the average tenn
peraturc is about 80 degrees, but there
In so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no inconvenience is experienced
There being but limited irrigation in the
neighborhood of Tncson there is no
humidity produced in that way, as is
notably the case in the ncighborhood OF
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
ment has through the aid of irrigation
reached great stage. The fall, winter
and spring months can be compared
with the Italian cline Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryncss of Climate. There
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate of Tucson than its dryness. II
is phenominai. There isno such thing ms
what is called suitry weather as in the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson joking
ly remarked that mot even the rains
seemed damp" 1t is n fact that the ef-
feet of heavy shower is observable for
but a few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry air
indaccs exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant pcrspiration. As mat
ter of course the supply Of fluid must be
maintained, hence one drinks great
deal of water here.
Good Water at Tucson.-Everyone 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 ther-
mometer would indicate. Some claim
.kat there ~ n difference Of as IN ,lch as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
pcrature and that recorded by the thcr-
mometer.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. - 1t IL admitted that no medical
treatment has yet been discovered that
will cure pulmonary consumption. he
only cure is TINT of climate, and in Tue.
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
bc especially efiicacious. As to the special
advantage which it's climate offers for
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints, note
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