The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-19
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the line of the Southern Pacific r. R. in
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 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 lr1-
describable charm to the old town.
Evidences of Thritt.-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 oeautl-
full gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rounding many of the latter. Old streets
nave been graded, new ones LAID out ana
other irnpro vements made which give
thrifty appearance to the CITY.
Fore;on Elenlent.-Of its population,
however, consisting of about ten tnou-
sand people, a large Mexican eletnen1 le
mains. and its presence gives i0leiSn
air to the community as also 40 Tue
adobe buildings III winch tney malnly
dwell.
,rooooraDhv.-The location of the city
In vast amphitheatre as 1T WERE sur
ouuded bv beautiful mountains. ana
-esting under the canopy of the lovel'est
nj hlue skies, is beautiful. The splendid
roads in the vicinity make driving and
nicycling an especial pleasure. In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eye, 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.-Tucson has well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations.-l ne notei
accommodations are ample, ana 1or
those preferring them there are cote9 Ses
and rooms for rent at reasonaple rates.
Tucson as Health Resort.-lt'f now
ever of Tucson as health esort OF
which we wish to speak especl,4ily here,
and first of all let us say tho 1t IS sltnat-
ed almost in the centre u the climatic
belt recommended by tbs United States
Medical Commission, as the most taVor-
able region in the Uy.ted States tor those
afflicted with pulr- onarv ailments.
Altitude Abov the Sea The altitude
OF Tucson is abuut 2,40O feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems medium
altitude particularly suited to those sui
fering from such Diseases.
The Rainy Searon.-July, August and
September cons itute the so-called
rainy season." nut the rains during
these months, VIII 4 there are any, Wh1le
hey are often violent are nothing more
than showers. 1t soon clears on ana
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
tulv of this wear there was scarcely any
rain. In no country are there so many
days of sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfall.-At Tue
sonthe rainfall for the whole year is only
about eleven inches. Some years 1t IS
{ not even as much as that. During the
nine months. October to June inclusive,
19Q4-5 there were but twenty cloudy
days snd nine of those were IN one
month
Temperature. the months OF
Iuue, Iulv and August the average tenn
Derature is about 80 degrees, but there
so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no inconvenience is experienced.
There being but limited irrigation in the
1eighborhood of Tncson there is no
humidity produced in that way, as IS
notably the case in the neighborhood OF
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
rnent has through the aid of irrigation
reached great stage. The tall, winter
and 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
cI;rnate of Tucson than its dryness. It
: nhenominal. There isno such thing as
that is called sultrv weather as in the
east A recent visitor to Tucson Joking
" remarked that mot even the rains
see,ned damp" 1t is a fact that the ef-
Sect of a heavy shower is observable for
h,,+ few hours. In this dry climate
s,,nstrokes are unknown. The dry air
indnces exceedingly rapid evaporation Of
the abundant perspiration. AS mat
ter of course the supply of fluid must be
maintained, hence one drinks a great
deal of water here.
Good Water at Tucson.-Everyone is
aware of the Importance of good water
aud this Tucson certainly has. More
over. there are two ice factories which
snnply anv quantity of beautiful ice.
Effect of dry Climate on Temperature
Another effect of the extremely dry cli-
mite is that the sensible temperature is
ta, less than that recorded by the ther
mo ueter would indicate. Some claim
tnat there is difference of as mach as
6rtee degrees between the sensible tenn
ncr ,ture and that recorded by the ther
m0meter.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease 1t is admitted that no medica
treatment has yet been discovered tha
viii cure pulmonary consumption. Ih
only cure is that of climate, and in Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems t.
be especially efficacious. AS to the speclla
advantage which it's climate offers TO
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints, not
what different prominent physicians
the city say:
DR.. w. B. Purcell, County Physician
Observes:-"It is an undisputed fact tha
proper climatic conditions give tn