The Tucson citizen., 1902-06-19
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1r,,- Valley, lies the City of Tucson.
THAT it was first settled several centur-
leo ago has little to do with what we
have to say here, but yet it's story full
ar adventure and romance lends an in-
dcscribable charm to the old town.
evidences of Thrift.--Its antiquities
ar, however, fast disappearing before
the march of progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlements of the old
Ncsican Pueblo have crumbed away
and the mission ruins are falling to
n;eces. Prominent public buildings,
rhurches, stores and handsome modern
residences have been erected with beauti-
mi gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
roundiug many of the latter. Old streets
nave been graded, new oneslaid out, and
other improvements made which give a
thrifty appearance to the city.
Foreign Element-Of its population,
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, large Mexican element re-
mans, and it's presence gives foreign
an 20 the community as also do the
adote buildings in which they mainly
dwell
Trpography.- The location of the city
In vast amphit theatre as It were, SUR
ourded by beautiful mountains, and
-estlng under the canopy OF the loveliest
of blue skies, is beautiful. The splendid
roads in the vicinity make driving and
bacvcling 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 ot the
sur casting shadows upon the tops OF
he mountains which fairly enchant one
Public Library.-Tucson has a well
selected library.
Eotel Accommodations. hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
tnose preferring them there are cottages
anc rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as a Health Resort.-lt,; how
ever OF Tucson as health :esort OF
whl,h we wish to speak especi'.lly here,
and rirst of all let us say the IT is situat-
ed almost in the centre Il the climatic
nel; recommended by tbs United States
Medical Commission, AS the most tavor-
abl, region IN the UrIted States for those
afflicted with puu ouary ailments.
Attitude Abov the Sea The altitude
q tucson is alb. ut 2, 400 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems medium
.stitude particularly suited to those sui-
tcrirg from such Diseases.
The Rainy Searon.-July, August and
St,ntember cons itute the so-cailed
.-atry season" nut the rains during
these months, VIII there are any. while
hey are often violent are nothing more
than showers. 1t soon clears OH and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
tul, Of this year there was scarcely any
ra3r. In no country are there so many
davS OF sunshine as IN Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfall Tue
sor the rainfall for the whole year Is only
abput eleven inches. soma years " II
no. even as much as that. During the
nine months. October to June inclusive
lsq4-5 there were but twenty -hVc cloudy
tays and nine OF those were IN one
month
Teuperatu the months O
luue. julv and August the average tenn
ierature is about 90 degrees, but there
SO little humidity in the atmosphere
that no inconvenience is experienced
There being but limited irrigation IN the
,cichborhood of Tncson there Is no
humidity produced in that way. rs Is
uotahly the case in the neighborhood oi
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
ncnt has through the aid OF irrigation
reached great stage. The tau winter
and spring months can be compared
with the Italian CLINE Flowers oioom
during the entire winter months
Wonderful Dryness OF Climate mere
Is nothing more remarkable ABOUT tns
climate of Tucson than it's dryness. II
i t,beuominal There isno such thing as
uhat il called suItrv weather as IN the
east A recent visitor to Tucson Ioking'
iv remarked that mot even the rams
secmed damp" 1t is fact that the ct
f,xct Of a heavy shower is observable tor
ht+ few hours. In this dry climate
snnstrokcs are unknown. The dry All
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation o
+he abundant perspiration. As mat
ter of course the supply OF fluid must b'
naiuta;ned, hence one drinks grea'
deal of water here.
Good Water at Tucson.-Everyone Il
aware Of the importance of good water
and this Tucson certainly has. more
over there are two ice factories wnict
snnnly any quantity of beautiful ice.
Effect of dry Climate on Temperature
Another effect of the extremely ury e'.'
mate is that the sensible temperature
tar less than that recorded by the the'
,nomrter would indicate. Some ciain
mat there is a difference OF as mdoh a
httccn degrees between the sensible tenn tenn
,,a,>at,,re and that recorded by the ther
mOmeter.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonar,
disease 1t is admitted that no .nS n,eaISa tSa
,-eatmeut has vet been discovered Una ~,
viii cure pulmonary consumption. Ia "a
nrlv cure is that OF climate, and III NC
.t,o ,,,ar,n dry atmosphere seems e
he especially efiicacious. As to the a specta "a
the relief and restoration OF those sutleI
lnr from pulmonary complaints, NOT t
what different prominent physicians
The city sav:
DR.. w. B. Purcell, County Physici,an \, n
0hseryes:-"It is an undisputed tact ina
,rbner climatic conditions give tn
t-reatest relief to those affected with o
Fav;np tendency to phthisis.