Arizona daily citizen., 1901-10-25

Inducements.
Location of on.--lmmcdiatcly on
the line Of the Southern Pacific X. 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 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.--lts antiquities
arc, 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 bcauti-
ful gardens, flowers and shrubbcry sur
rounding many OF the latter. Old streets
have been graded. new neslaid out, and
other improvements made which give a
thrifty appearance 10 the city.
Foreign Elcment-Of its population,
however, consisting of abopt 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 III which they mainly
dwell.
Topography.-T location of the city
in vast amphtheatrc as il 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 eye, and at the sunset hour
gorgeous and respiendent colors cover
the western sky. the departing of the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
! the mountains which fairly enchant one
! Public Library has well
| selected library.
! Hotel Accommodations The hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
those prcferring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as a Health Resort. 1T is how
ever of Tucson as Il health resort OF
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first of all let us say that il is situat.
Ell almost in tic centre of the climatic
belt recommended by the United States
Medical Commission, as the most favor
able region III 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 pasy,v IulV AuuIgf and
September constitute the so-cailed
rainy season." bat the rains during
these months, when there are any, while
they are often violent are nothing more
than showers. 1t soon clears off and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
TuIy Of this year there was scarcely any
rain. In no country are there so many
DAYS of sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfall.-At Tue
son the rainfall 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,
lS9+-5 thei c were but twenty FIVE cloudy
days and nine of those were in one
month.
Temperature During the months OF
Iunc. iulv and August the average tenn
fhfTulutt II abOut w uCEIttct but hsN'N
Is SO little humidity in the atmosphere
that no inconvenience is experienced
There bcing but limited irrigation in the
neighborhood Of Tucson there is no
humidity produced In that way. as is
notably the case in the ncighborhood OF
Phoenix. where agricultural develop
mcnt 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 Dryness Of Climatc.-Thcrc
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate of Tucson than its dryness. 1t
is phenominal There isno such thing as
what is called sultry weather rs in the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson joking
ly remarked that mot even the inins
seemed damp" II is fact that the CT
feet 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 fluid must be
maintained, hence one drinks a great
deal of water here.
Good Water nj Tucson.-Everyone IN
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 eli
mate is that the sensible temperature is
far less than that recorded by the thcr-
momrter would indicate. Some claim
that there is a difference OF as mach as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
pcraturc and that recorded by the ther-
mometer.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. - 1t is admit ted that no medical
treatment has yet been discovered that
! will cure pulmonary consumption. The
only cure il that of climate, and in Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
be cspecially efiicacious. 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 sav:
Tucson, in my Judgment, possesses
| advantages over all the resorts OF 'rvac-
| ouaiutantc, else should not be here.
| came in quest ol the best possible CHI
matte advantages for an aggravated