The Tucson citizen., 1902-05-02
Cucsof1 a
Winter
Resort.F

Hrnz ~ Valley, lies the City of Tucson.
That Il was first settled several centur-
;aa 400 has little to do with what we
lave to say here, but yet it's story full
- adventure and romance lends an in
5ascribable charm to the old town.
evidences of Thrift.--Its antiquities
are, however, fast disappearing before
the march of progress. The adobe walls
Nat formed the battlements of the old
Mexican Pueblo have crumbled away
aud the mission ruins are falling to
n,eces. Prominent public buildings,
thurches. stores and handsome modern
res;dences have been erected with beauti-
tuI gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
round;ng 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 Eiement.-Of It's population,
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, 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 vast anphitheatre as it 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 resplendent 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 well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations hotel
accommodation are ample, and for
those preierring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as Health Resort.-Itis how
ever of Tucson as a health resort OF
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first of all let us say that 1t 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 ia about 2, 400 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems a medium
altitude particularly suited to those suf-
tering 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
hey are often violent are nothing more
than showers. II soon clears of and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
tuly of this year there was scarcely any
rain. In no country are there 30 many
days Of sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Raintall.-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,
l894-5 there were bat twenty-6vecloudy
days and nine Of those were in one
month.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the months OF
Iuue, july and August the average tenn.
peratnre is about 90 degrees, but there
rs so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no Inconvenience 10 experienced.
There being but limited irrigation in the
neighborhood of Tncson there is no
humidity produced in that way, as 10
NOTABLY the case In the neighborhood OF
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
nlent has through the aid 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 Climate. There
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate Of Tucson than its dryness. 1t
is phenominal. There isno such thing as
what 10 called sultry weather a. in the
east. A recent visitor 10 Tucson Joking
ly remarked that mot even the rains
seemed damp" 1t ID fact that the Ct
feet of heavy shower 10 observable Tor
but a few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant perspiration. As q mat
ter of course the supply Of huid must be
maintained. hence one drinks great
deal of water here.
Good Water at Tucson. on.--Everyonc II
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 Temperatur'ee'
Another effect of the extremely dry cii-
mate is that the sensible temperature II
tar less than that recorded by the ther'
nomcter would indicate. Some claim
that there is a difference OF as mach az
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
perature and that recorded by the titer
mometer.
China the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease 1t is admitted that no medica
treatment has yet been discovered thai
will cure pulmonary consumption. Ih'
only cure is that Of climate, and in Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems &C
lie especially efficacious. As to the specia
advantage which it's climate offers toi
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints. NOT
what different prominent physiclans o
the city saw:
DIR. w. b. Purcell, County Physician
Observes:-"It is an undisputed fact tha'
proper climatic conditions give tn'
greatest relief to those affected with o.
having n tendency to pllthisis.