The Tucson citizen., 1902-04-17
Tuc8<>fl a
Winter
Resort.E
Wbere the Climate is pure
Hnd the Hir is Balmy.%

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 it's story full
Of adventure and romance lends an in
dcscribable 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-
fnl gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rounding many of the latter. Old streets
hare been graded. new ones laid 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, a large Mexican element re-
mains. and 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 amphitheatrc as il were, sur
rounded hy beautiful mountains. and
resting under the canopy Of the loyeliest
of blue skies, is beautiful. The splendid
roads in the vicinity make driving and
hicycling an especial pleasure. In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eve, and at 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 enchant one.
Public Library Tucson has well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations. hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
those prctering them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates
Tucson as Health Resort. 1t Is how
ever of Tucson as health resort OF
which we wish to speak especially here.
and first OF all let as say that it is situat-
ed almost ID 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.
Attitude Above the Sea The altitude
of Tucson il about 2, 100 feet above the
sea. aud this by the way seems medium
altitude particularly suited to those suf-
sering from such diseases.
The Rainy Season. July, August and
Septemh-r constitute the so-called
rainy season." but the rains during
these months, when there are any. while
hcv are often violent are nothing more
than showers. II soon clears OF and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
tuiy OF this year there was scarceiy any
rain. In no couutry are there 50 many
days OF sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small RaiufaIl.-~At Tue
son the rainfall for the whole yrar ~ only
about eleven inches. Some years il Is
not even as much ~ that. During the
nine months, October to June inclusive,
lSgt~5 there were but wenty -hvecioudy
dars and nine of those were in one
month.
temperature. e.--During the months OF
Iunc luiv and August the average tenn
fera;urc is about 30 degrees, bat there
IS so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no inconvenience is experienced.
There being bat limited irrigation in the
neighboYhood al Tncson there IS no
humidity produced in that way. as is
notably the case in the neighborhood OF
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
ment has through the aid OF irrigation
tc,,c he'd great stage. The fall. winter
and spring months can be compared
wJ,b the Italian cline Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Drvness of Climate.--Therc
IS nothing more remarkable about the
climate of Tucson than its dryness. IL
is phcnomiuaI. There isno such thing as
what is called suitry weather as IN the
east A recent visitor to Tucson Joking
iy remarked that mot even the rains
seemed damp Il is fact that the et-
iect of heavy shower is observable for
but few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokcs are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant perspiration. As O mat
ter of course the supply OF fluid must be
maintained. hence one drinks great
deal of water here.
Good Water at Tucson.-Evcryone rs
aware of the Importance ot good water,
ard this Tucson certainly has. More
over. there are two ice factories which
supply any quantity OF beautiful iee.
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 ther'
momcter would indicate. Some claim
that there is difference OF as mach as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
pcrature and that recorded by the ther-
mOmeter.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. 1t is admitted that no medical
treatment has yet been discovered that
Will cure pulmonary consumption. ne
only cure is that OF climate. and i'll Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
be especially efficacious. As To the special
advantage which its climate offers TOR
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints, note
what different prominent physicians OF
the city say:
DR.. ". r. Purcell, County Physician,
Ohservcs:-'It is an undisputed fact that
proper climatic conditions give the
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