The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-15
Cuceof1 a
Winter
Reeort.~

the Southern part of the Territory n
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 w,
nave to say here, but vet its story fulI
Of adventure and romance lends an in.
dcscribable charm to the old town.
Evidences OF Thrift.-Its antjauities
arc, however, fast disappearing before
the 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 bcauti-
tai gardens, flowers and shrubbcry 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 its population
however, consisting of about ten tbou.
sand people, large Mexican element re-
mains, and its presence gives n foreipu
AIR to the community as also do he
adobe buildings III which they mainly
dwell.
Topography.-The location of the city
IN vast amphitheatre as II 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 resplendcnt colors cover
the western sky, the departing of the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
the mountains which fairly enchant one.
Public Library has a well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations 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 a health resort of
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first of all let us say that it is situat-
cd almost in TIE centre of the climatic
belt recommended by the United States
Medical Commission, as the most favor
able region i'll 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 a medium
aliitude particularly suited to those suf
tcrlng 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. 1t soon clears off and
the sun comes out as bright as ever In
tuly OF this wear there was scarcely any
ram. In no country are there so many
days Of sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfall.-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
u1ue months, October to June inclusive,
there were but twenty cloudy
days and nine of those were in one
month.
Temperature.-Duri the months OF
Iune, July and August the average tenn
peraturc is about 80 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
produced in that way, as is
notably the case in the neighborhood of
Phoenix, where agricultural develop |
naent has through the aid of irrigation |
reached 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
of Tucson than its dryness. 1t
IS phenominat. There is no 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 rains
seemed damp" 1t is fact that the ct
feet of a heavy shower is observable for
but a few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation ot
/ ne abundant perspiration. AS mat
ter of course the supply of tuid must be
hence one drinks a 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 winch
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 ther-
momcter would indicate. Some clam
that there is a difference OF as mach as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
pcrature and that recorded by the Their
tnometer.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. = 1t is admitted that no medical
treatment has yet. been discovered that
will cure pulmonary consumption. he
only cure is that of climate, and IN luc-
son the warm dry atmosphere seems 70
lie especially efficacious. As to the specIa
which it's climate offers TOR
the relief and restoration OF those suffer
my from pulmonary complaints note
what different prominent physicians OF
thc city saw:
Dr., w. B. Purcell, County Physician,
is an undisputed tact that
,,y,ner climatic conditions give the