The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-13
Tucsoi1 a
Winter
Resort.H

That it was first settled several centur-
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
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 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-
tui gardens, flowers and shrubberv sur
rounding 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 Element.-Of it's 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 vast amphitheatre as il were, SUR
rounded bv beautiful mountains, aud
resting under the canopy of the lovelest
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 of the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
the mountains which fairly erchant one
Public Library. has a well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations. The hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
those preferring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates
Tucson as Health Resort .-ltis how
ever of Tucson as health resort OF
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first OF all let us say that it ~ situat-
cd almost in tEe centre OF the climatic
he'll 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
attitude particularly suited to those sui
fcr,ug from such Diseases.
The Rainy Season.-july, August and
X ptemb-r constitute the so-called
rainy season" but the rains during
these months. when there are any. while
hey are often violent arc nothing more
than showers. 1t soon clears off and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
tuly of this year there was scarcely any
ram. In no country are there so many
DAYS of sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small RainfaiI.--At Tue
SON the rainfall for the whole year is only
about eleven inches. Some years II IS
not even as much as that. During the
nine months. October TO June inclusive,
i s9+-5 there were but twenty-hveclo cloudy
days and nine of those were in one
month.
Temperature.-Durin the months OF
iunc, lulv and August the average tenn
,lcrature is about 30 degrees. but there
Is so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no Inconvenience is experienced.
There being but limited irrigation in the
neighborhood OF Tncson there Is no
humidity produced in that way, as is
notably the case in the neighborhood OF
Phoenix. where agricultural develop
,nent has through the aid OF irrigation
reached a great stage. The fall, winter
ard spring months can be compared
with the Italian cline Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Drvness Of Climate.-There
is nothing more remarkable about the
A hus 4& drynPSE II
Is pheuominai. There isno such thing as
W hat is called sultry weather as IN the
east. A recent visitor TO Tucson Joking
lv remarked that mot even the rams
seemed damp" Ii is fact that the et-
fect OF heavy shower Is Observable tor
but few hours. In tins Dry ciimate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry AR
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant perspiration. AS mat
ter of course the supply OF fluid must he
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.
Effect OF dry Climate on Temperatures
Another effect of the extremely dry Gu
mate is that the sensible temperature is
far less than that recorded by the ther-
mometer would indicate. Some claim
that there is a difference OF as niLch as
t,tcen degrees between the sensible ten-
1erature and that recorded by the ther-
Inomcter.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. 1t is admitted that no medical
treatment has vet been discovered that
VIII cure pulmonary consumption. ne
only cure is that of climate. and IN u uc-
son the warm dry atmosphere seems TO
be especially efiicacious. As to the speciai
advantage which it's climate offers Tor
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints note
what different prominent physicians OF
the city saw:
Ir. w. b. Purcell, County Physician
lserves:-"It is an undisputed tact that
proper climatic conditions give tne
createst relief to those affected with or
faving a tendency to phthisis,
When a phthisical tendency exists