The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-13
Tuceor1 a
Winter
Resort.t~

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
describable 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 battlemcnts 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-
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 Elcment.-Of its population,
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, large McXican 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.--Th location OF the city
in a vast amphithcatrc as IT were, sur
rounded by beautiful mountains, and
resting under the canopy of the lovehcst
OF blue skies is beautiful. The splendid
roads III the vicinity make driving and
bicycling an especial pleasure. In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eve, ard al the sunset hour
gorgeous and resplendent colors cover
the western sky, the departing Of the
sun casting shadows upon the tops ot
the mountains which ti,;i., rnchant one.
| Public Library.-Tucsuu has well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations ns.-The hotel
accommodations are ample. and for
those preferring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
| Tucson as a Health kesort,-itis how
ever OF Tucson as health resort oi
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first OF all let us say that II is 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 is about 2 400 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems medium
altitude particularly suited to those sui.
fcring from such diseases.
The Rainy Season. July, August and
September constitute the so-cailed
rainy season." but the rains during
these months, when there are any, whils
hey are often violent arc nothing NOR
than showers. II soon clears off aut
the sun comes out as bright as ever Ii
tuly of this year there was scarcely an!
rain. In no country are there so man,
days of sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfaii.-At Tue
son the rainfall for the W hole wear is onl
about eleven inches Some years it i
not even as much as that. During tn
nine months. October to June inclusive
lse4-5 there were but twcnty y-hve cloud
DAYS and nine OF those were in on
month.
Temperature. During the months O
Iuuc. Iuiv and August the average tenn
pcrature is about 30 degrees, but ther,
is so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no inconvenience is experienced
There being but limited irrigation in ths
neighborhood of Tncson there is nc
humidity produced in that way, as is
notably the case in the neighborhood o.
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
ment has through the aid of irrigation
reached great stage. The fall, winter
and suring months can be compared
with the Italian cline Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
| Wonderful Dryness of Chmatc.-Therc
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate of Tucson than it's dryness. 1t
is phenominat. There is no such thing as
what is called sultrv weather as in the
cast. recent visitor TO Tucson joking
| iy remarked that mot even the rains
seemed damp" II is fact that the ef
feet of heavy shower is observable for
but a 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 great
deal of water here.
Good Water at Tucson.-Everyoue 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.
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 Their
mometer would indicate. Some claim
that there is 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 cfficacious. AS to the special
advantage which it's climate offers for
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints. note
wha different prominent physicians OF
the city saw:
DIR. w. b. Purcell, County Physician,
Observes:--"It is an undisputcd fact that
proper climatic conditions give the
greatest relief to those affected with or
having tendency to phthisis.
"When a phthisical tendency exists