The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-11
Tucso1l a
Winter
Resort.%
Wbere the Climate is pure
Hnd the Hir is Balmy.1*

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 ego 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 Its antiquities
are, however, fast disappearing before
the march ofprogress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlemcnts of the old
Mexican Pueblo have Crumbied away
and the mission ruins are falling to
pieces. Prominent public buildings,
churches, stores and handsome modern
residences have been erected with beauti-
full gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rounding many OF the latter. Old streets
have been graded, new oneslaid out, and
other improvements made which give a
thrifty appearance TO the city.
Foreign Element.-Of irs population.
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, a large Mexican element re-
mains, aud its presence gives a foreign
air to the community as also do The
adobe buildings IN which they mainly
dwell.
Topography The location of the city
in n vast amphi; heatre as II were, sur
rounded by beautiful mountains. and
resting under the canopy of the loyelIcst
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 at the sunset hour
gorgeous and respondent colors cover
the western sky. the departing oi the
sun casting shadows upon the tops of
the mountains which fairly euchant one.
Public Library. Tucson has well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations The hotel
accommodations are ample. and for
those prescrring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent ~ reasonable rates.
Tucson as Health Resort lit is how
ever oi Tucson as a health resort o;
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first oi all let us say that II Is situat-
cd almost in Ike centre Of the climatic
bel, recommended by the United States
Medical Commission. as ;he most favor
able region ia the United States Tor those
afflicted with pulmonary ailments.
Altitude Above the Sea The altitude
of Turson 10 about z, 400 tcet above the
sea, and this by the way secrns a medium
altitude particularly suited TO those sai~
kTing from such dcseaScs-
The Raiuy SEASON. - jaly. August and
| S~ysternis~y constitute the so~callef3
| rainy season" but the rains dnring
4 tlsc@x months. wiscn there arc any, while
! hey arc often esoleu1 are nothing more
| than showers. II soon clears of and
the sun rouscs out as bright "a ever In
| tsly oi this yeaa there was scarcely 1ny
| rain. In no country arc there 90 snau1
6aya al sunshine az ia AstEona.
Exceedingly Small Rasrtau.~N Tuc
son the rainfall for the whole year ss orly
! about esexer tssciscs. Some years IL II
not even as much as that. During TIA
| rsssse months. Oetotpcr TO lane Inclusive
/ isa4~Is these were bat weutv Il rcclosssiy
3mys and ming OF thaac acre ia on'
uaoaih.
| Tesuperaturc.~-Tlug9 the months q
/ June, iuiv and August tho average tenn
y<Taturc IL alou, M degrees. but there
is so htils humidity ia ihe atmosphere
that $50 Inconvenience IS experienced
There tsciug hus limited irrigation ia the
ss<sRhhorhood al Tnc$on there ~ no
huu1sdity produced in that way, Ms ~
potablv the case IN tho fsesgiborhood oi
fsaaccnix. where agricultural develop
nteut has through the aid os irrigation
rcac he'd a great stage. The tall, winter
a nd sprmg months can be compared
with the Italian chime Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful pryress OF Climate. There
is nothing more remarkable about the
81. Il Rs
is fshenomi,1al There is no such thing as
what is called suitry weather as IN the
ea.:. A recent visitor to Tucson ioking-
liz remarked that mot even the ans
seemed damp I; il fact that the ef-
fect of heavy shower IS observable for
bat a few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation oi
the abundant perspirat,on. As mat
ter of course the supply Of tiHid must be
maintained, hence one drinks great
deal of water here.
Good Water at Tucson.-Everyone is
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.
EHeNt OF ufF NHnIatc ON kStHPStdNElS x
Another effect OF the extremely dry cli-
mate is that the sensible temperature is
far less than that recorded by the thcr-
mometer would indicate. Some claim,
that there is a difference OF as mach as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
perature 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. The
only cure is that of climate, and i'll Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
be especially efficacious. AS to the specia'
advantage which its climate offers for
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints. note
what different prominent physicians o.
the city say:
DIR. w. B. Purcell, County Physician
Observes:-"1t is an undisputed fact that
proper climatic conditions give the
greatest relief to those affected with OF
ha vino n Tendency m Dht hiSis