The Tucson citizen., 1902-01-02
Tuceon a
Winter
Reeort.R

he line OF Tue OcutASiH hSihN ~ ~ ~
the Southern part OF the Territory OF
A 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 its story tull
of adventure and romance lends an in
charm to the old town.
Evidences of Thrift.-Its antiquities
are, however, fast disappearing before
the march of progress. The adobe walls
rhat 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-
ful gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rounding many Of the latter. Old streets
have been graded, new ones laid out, and
other improvements made which give
thrifty appearance to the city.
Foreign Element.--Of its population,
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, large Mexican element re-
mains, and it's presence gives "a foreign
air TO the community as also do the
adobe buildings IN which they manly
dwell
Topography. THE location of the city
in vast anphtheatre as IT were, sur
rounded bv 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 eve, and at the sunset hour
gorgeous and respleudent colors cover
the western sky, the departing OF the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
the mountains which fairly enchant one.
Public Library.-Tucson has we'll
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations. The hotel
Recommendations are ample, and tor
those prcferring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent al reasonable rates
Tucson as Health Resort.-ltIs how
ever OF Tucson as "a health resort OF
which we wish 10 speak especially here.
and first Of all let US say that IT Is s'tuat-
cd almost in ttc centre of the climatic
belt recommended by the United States
Medical Commission, as the most favor
able region ia the United States for thos<
afflicted with pulmonary ailments.
Altitude Above the Sea The altitude
of Tucson is about z 400 feet above the
sea. and this by the way seems medium
altitude particularly suited TO those sui
fering from such Diseases,
The Rainy Season. .- July. August and
SeptemtSr constitute the so-called
rainy season," but the rains during
these inontna. when there are any, whits
'hey arc often violent are nothing moT'
| than showers. II soon clears OF aut
| the sun comes out as bright as ever. iE
tuIy OF this year there was scarcely any
rain. In no country arc there 60 many
/ davs of sun shine 40 IA Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Ratntall.-At Tuc
| son the rainfall for the whole year ~ opi,
about eleycn inches. Some years II )
not even as much a. that. During tn
| rinc months, October TO June iucinsi ve
| lS9a-s theie were but twenty -hsecloud
siavs and nine OF those were IN on
month.
! Temr~rat During the monthS &
Iunc. Iulv and August she average ten
peraiure ia about 30 degrees, but ther
IL so little humidity IN the atmospher
that no Inconvenience 10 cxpcr1eIscef
There being but limited irrigation in til
uriphborhossd al TnCaon there ~ n
humidity produced IN that way, as !
notably the case in the ucighborhood c
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
,,,rnt has through the aid Of irigatIo
reached great stage, The fall. wtnte
and spring months can bc compaFe'
with the Italian chime Flowers blooH
daring the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryncss of Climate. .-Thcr
is nothing more remarkable about IN
climate OF Tucson than it's dryDcsS-
is pheuominal. There is no such thing a
what is called sultry weather as III In
east A recent visitor 10 Tucson Joking
iy remarked that mot even the 'F'n
seemed damp" II ~ fact that the G
lee, of heavy shower IS Observable 10
but Ecw hours In this dry clsnaat
suustrokes are unknown. The dry ai
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation {
the abundant perSpirat,on. As mat
ter OF course the supply OF t'uid must n
aiuta,,leti,. hence one drinks "a STca
deal OF water here.
Good Water at Tuc$ou.--Eyeryoue
aware of the Importance OF good wate'
and this Tucson certainly has. Mon
over. there are two ice factories whic
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
TAR less than that recorded by the thc'
mometcr would indicate. Some clar
that there is a difference OF as M .ich
! fifteen degrees between the sensible ten
perature aud that recorded by the the
mometcr.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonar
Disease. - 1t is admitted that no nedie'
treatment has vet been discovered tina
will cure pulmonary consumption. ~
only cure il that of climate, and IN IA
son the warm dry atmosphere seems I
he especially efficacious. As to the specl'
advantage which it's climate offers io
the relief and restoration OF those suite
ing from pulmonary complaints not
what different prominent physicians
the city saw:
DR.. w. y. Purcell. County Physician
Ohse-xes-"It is an t1ndiSputcd tact this