The Tucson citizen., 1902-04-05
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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 ccntur-
les ago has little to do with what we
have to say here, but yet its story full
of adventure and romance lends an in.
desrribablc charm to the old town.
Evidences of Thrift.--Its antiquities
are, however. fast disappearing before
tn. march of progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlements of the old
Mexican Pueblo have crumblcd away
and the mission ruins are falling to
pieces. Prominent public buildings,
churches. stores and handsome modern
residences have been erected with be auti-
ful gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rounding many of the latter. Old streets
have been graded, new oncslaid out, and
other improvements made which give a
thrifty appearance to the city.
Foreign Elennent.--0f les population,
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, a large Mexican element re-
mans, and its presence gives a foreign
air to the community az also do the
adobe buildings in which they mainly
dwell.
Topography.-Thc location Of the city
in "A vast amphitheatre as it were. sur
roraded by beautiful mountains. and
resting under the canopy Of the loveliest
of blue skies. is beautiful. The spicndid
roads ID the vicinity make driving and
kcycling an especial pleasure. In every
tHrtction charming mountain views
greet the eve, and at the sunset hour
gorgeous and respondent colors cover
the westerns sky, the departing of the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
the mountains which aaiFiv enchant one-
Public Library.--Tucson has a well
seIetted library.
Hotel Accommodations, The hotel
acecmmodnticns are ample, and for
those pretrrring them therr are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rntxe.
Tacson M Health Resort ts--it ID how
ever Of Tucson a. health resort OF
which we wish to speak especially here.
and tirst Of all let ne say that il ixsit rat
ed almost in the ccatre Of the climatic
bel; Recommended by the United States
Medical Commission, as the most favor
ahle region in tho united States for those
afflicted with pulmonary ailsnentx.
Attitude Above the Sea The altitude
of Tucson 10 .aboat z. 400 feet abovx the
sea, and this by the way seems medium
a'tifudc particularly suited 90 those sui.
icrfmg from such desenses.
The Rainy Season. July, August and
Settemh-r constitute the so-cailed
rainy season." bat the rains during
these months, when there arc any, while
'h.v are often violent are nothing more
than showers. II soon clears OF and
tht sun comes out as bright "a ever. In
tulv of this wear there was scarcely any
rain. la no country are there % many
days of sunshine al i'm Arizona.
Exceedingly Small RainfaIi.--At Tue
sop the rainfall for the whose year IL only
alb ut eleven inches. Same years il u
nut even as ouch as that. During the
nime months. October 10 juno inclusive.
Is94-5 theie were hnt tswenty-hseclondy
days aud MING OF those were ia one
month.
Temperature. the months OF
IuIe, tuiy and August the average tenn
pefature Is about 10 degrees, bat there
IS so little humidity in the atmosphere
tina; no Inconvenience 10 experienced.
There bcing but limited irrigation ia the
nei2hborhood of Tncson there ID no
humidity produced in that way. ~ Is
notably the case in the ncighborhood of
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
nent has through the aid OF irrigation
reached great stage. The fall, wtuter
and spring months can be compared
w1,h 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 isisenominaI. There isno such thing as
what il called suitry weather as IN the
east. recen. visitor TO Tucson Joking
lv temarked that mot even the rains
seemed damp" 1t Is fact that the ei.
tee; Of heavy shower is observable for
hut d few hours. In this dry climate
sur<trokes are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant perspiration. A. mat
ter Of course the supply Of fluid must be
maintained. hence one drinks great
deal OF water here.
Good Water at Tucson.--Everyonc 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 cli-
mate is that the sensible temperature is
fa, less than that recorded by the ther-
rnon,rter would indicate. Some claim
that there is difference OF as much as
hfteen degrees between the sensible tenn
pcrature and that recorded by the thcr-
mumetcr.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. - 1t is admitted that no medical
treatment has yet been discovered that
win cure pulmonary consumption. The
only cure is that OF climate, and in Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
be especially efficacious. As to the special
advantage which it's climate offers for
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints. note
what different prominent physicians OF
the city saw:
Dr. w. r. Purcell. County Physician,
Observes:-"lt is an undisputed fact that
proper climatic conditions give the
greatest relief to those affected with or
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