The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-11
Tucson a
Winter
Resort.t~

bhS AtHN ~ So~ NCaehNiI Il dClIlC X. X.
the Southern part of the Territory of
Arizona. and on the edge of the Santa
Cruz Valley, lies the City of Tucson.
That 1t was hrst 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-
tul 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 its population
however, consisting of about ten thou,
sand people, large Mexican element re-
mains, and its presence gives a foreign
air to the community as also do he
adobe buildings IN which they mainly
dwell.
Topography location of the CITY
IN a vast aInphitheatre as il were, sur.
rounded by beautiful mountains. and
resting under the canopy of the lovehcst
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 enchant one.
Public Library has well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations The hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
those preicrring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent AT reasonable rates.
Tucson as a Health Resort.-Itis 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 sit uat-
cd almost in tie centre of the climatic
belt recommended by the United States
Medical Commission. as the most favor
able region III the United States for those
afflicted with pulmonary ailments.
Altitude Above the Sea The altitude
Of Tucson ,s about :, 400 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems a medium
altitude particularly suited to those suf-
terIng from such diseases.
The Rainy Season.-Iuly, August and
September constitute the so-caled
rainy season." but the rains during
these months, when there are any. while
hey are often violent are nothing more
than showers. II 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 Rainfall.--At Tue
son the rainfall for the whole year il only
about eleven inches. Some years it is
not even as much as that. During the
nine months, October to June inclusive,
1s9+-5 there were but twenty five cloudy
days and nine of those were in one
mouth.
emperature.-During the months OF
lure, July and August the average tenn
I,erature 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
humidity produced in that way, as is
notably the case in the ncighborhood OF
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
ment has through the aid of irrigation
reached great stage. The fall, winter
and spring months can be compared
with the Italian chime Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryness of fClimate.-There
IL nothing more remarkable about the
climate of Tucson than its dryness. 1t
is phenominal. There isno such thing as
What is called sultry weather as IN the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson Joking
Iv remarked that mot even the rams
seemed damp" 1t is fact that the ct
fect 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.-Everyone is
aware of the importance of good water,
and this Tucson certainly has. More
over, there are two ice factories whrh
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 clam
that there is a difference OF as mach as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
pcrature and that recorded by the ther-
mOmeter.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. 1t is admitted that no medical
treatment has vet been discovered that
will cure pulmonary consumption. ne
oniv cure is that OF climate, and III iue-
son the warm dry atmosphere seems 10
he especially efficacious. As to the special
advantage which its climate offers tor
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints mote
what different prominent physicians OF
the city saw:
Or. w. b. Purcell, County Physician
Obseryes:-.It is an undisputed tact that