Arizona daily citizen., 1901-10-15

Location of Tucson. Immediately on
the line of the Southern Pacific K. X. il
the Southern part of the Territory oI
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 vet 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 battlements 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-
fil 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 Element.--Of It's population,
however, consisting Of about ten thou
sand people, large Mexican element re-
mains, and it's presence gives "A foreign
air to the community as also do The
adobe buildings ia which they mainly
dwell.
Topography The location Of the city
in vast amphitheatre az II were, sur
rounded by beautiful mountains. and
resting under the canopy of the loveisest
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 al the sunset hour
gorgeous and Respondent coIors cover
the western sky, the departing OF the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
the mountains which fairly cnchant one
Public Library Tucson has well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations hotel
accomm odations are ample, and for
those prcferring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as Health Resort -Itis how
ever of Tucson ns health resort of
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first of all let ms say that il IL 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 :, 100 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. 1t soon clears of and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
Iuly OF this year there was scarcely any
rain In no country are there so many
days OF sunshine as i'll Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfall.--At Tue
son the rainfall for the whole year is only
about eleven inches. Some years il is
not even as much as that. During the
nine months, October to junc inclusive,
IS94-5 there were but twenty FIVE cloudy
davs and nine of those were IN one
month.
Temperaturc.-Du the months OF
June, July and August the average tenn
peratnre 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
neighhorhood OF Tncson there is no
humidity produced in that way, as is
notably the case in the neighhnrhood of
Phoenix. where agricultural develop
mcnt has through the MD of irrigation
reached a great stage, The fall, winter
and spring months can be compared
with the Italian cline Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryness of Climnte.-There
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate Of Tucson than its dryness. II
is pbenominal. There isno such thingas
what is called sultry weather ms III the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson Joking
ly remarked that mot even the lains
seemed damp" II is a tact that the ct-
feet of heavy shower is observable for
but a few hours. IN this dry climate
sunstrokcs are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant perspiration. 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 he 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 eli
mate is that the sensible temper hture is
far less than that recorded by the Their
momcter would Indicate. Some claim
that there is difference OF as mach ns
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
pcraturc and that recorded by he thcr-
inometer.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. - It is admitted that no medical
treatment has vet been discovered that
will cure pulmonary consumption. The
only cure j. that OF climate, and III Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
I've especially ciiicnciuus. As to the spccial
advantage which its climate offers for
the relief and restoration oi those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints, note
what different prominent physicians oi
the city saw:
DR.. II. w. Fcnncr. ot Tucson, Surgeon
of the Southern Pacific X. K, says
Tucson is "A city Of 10000 inhabitants,
ON The main line ui the Southern Pacific