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INTRODUCTION.

THE ATTENTION of the citizens of Kamloops having been called to the fact that
their town has been jjroposed as the most suitable site for a home for patients
suffering from phthisis, a public meeting was called to discuss the matter, and it
was determined to collect statistics, showing the conditions of climate and other particu-
lars bearing on the subject, which matters, together with letters from various medical
men, are embodied in this pamphlet.

The idea of Kamloops a>» a health resort is not a new one, as will be seen below, and
It has often boon su:j;j;vjstid that a Sanitarlu.m or Hospital should be started here for
diseases of the lungs.

From the following records it will ba seen that as early as 1890 vital statistics and
averages of temperature, etc., were collected and published. In this little pamphlet it
is not intended to claim for this neighbDrhood any advantages which it does not really
possess, and those who have compiled it are actuated merely by the desire to state the
plain facts, with proofs that cannot be disproved, and the earnest wish that if such an
institution hs established it should be in a situation the most suitable in every respect
that can be obtained to benefit those sufferers for whom it is intended.

From statistics given herewith it will be found that Kamloops is almost free from
zymotic diseases, as well as from those carried by Impure water, and the death rate
among children Is practically nil.

The two msdical practitioners who have assisted in compiling these facts can confi-
dently state that they have not yet seen a case of phthisis commencing in a person living
In Ka:nlo3ps, and the infrequency of acute rheumatism, pneumonia and acute Brlght's
disease Is no less remarkable, as well as the fact that the amount of Illness amor • young
children is very small.

It Is true that there are occasional high winds in the spring time, often acL.^.npanled
by dust, but this must be clasaed more as an annoyance than as being distinctly Injur-
ious. The cold is here far less extreme than in Manitoba and the Northwest, and Is

little felt, owing to the extreme dryiieas of the atmosphere, while the heat in summer is
always tempered by cool nights.

Fuller details will be found on reading the statistics, articles and letters conlained
in this pamphlet. It is merely the intention of the committee to attract the attention
of those to whom it is addressed by a few plain statements, and then it is confidently an-
ticipated that if they will careiully study the details given below, and compare them
with statistics of other portions cf the Dominion, or even of other portions of the Globe,
which enjoy a higher reputation, and carefully weigh the evidence given, they will find
thnt only one conclusion can be arrived at, namely, that as a site for such an institution
a-, is proposed, Kamloops puts forward a pre-eminent claim, which in the interests of
those for whom it is intended cannot be well passed over.

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The Sanitamufn of the Hot^th.

(Letter Jrom Rev. A. Lee, B.A., Pasioi- Presbyterian Church, KanUoops, to the Inland

Sentinel, December 26th, 1891.)

To gain your attention we have put an ambitious heading to this article, but one to
which we believe Kamloops is fairly entitled. There is nothing that people usually take
less care of wb ^n they possess it, or strive more eagerly to regain when they have lost
it, than good hsalth. The nostrums, quack patent medicines, and vile drugs with wJiich
people in many cases injure themselves, show how eagerly men long for health. With-
out health life is a wearisome burden, and death a relief to the sufferer. However, when
health is beginning to break down, if there is anything that can stay the downward
progress, it will be hailed as a boon by the afflicted. It has long been acknowledged by
the wisest of physicians, that the best tonic for an enfeebled constitution is fresh air and
sunlight, joined with a proper regimen in eating. Change of air and surroundings has
often proved the needed tonic, to build up a weak constitution.

British Columbia is a healthy country. So vast is its area that we find in it great
variety of climate. At the Pacific coast we have a mild and humid atmosphere, and in
the interior a dry and bracing air. For certain diseases a dry equable climate is a neces-
sity. It is to all such we wish to direct attention to Kamloops, as a place where per
sons suffering from certain diseases may be benefitted. Kamloops is favorably situated
to become the Sanitarium of the North. It is easily reached by C. P. R., being 250 miles
from the coast. It has a beautiful situation by nature, at the junction of the North and
South Thompson Rivers, and is by far the prettiest spot for a town between Vancouver
and Calgary. The surrounding country has a beautiful, clean, park-like appearance, and
the valley surrounded by mountains forms a very interesting picture. The soil is dry
and porous, and being well drained is free from all sources of miasma. The temperature
is pleasant for ten months of the vear. Severe cold is felt in January and February, but
it is not so cold as Ontario. Situated 1200 feet above the level of the sep , in the dry belt of
the North American continent, it is particularly well adapted as a place of residence for
persons suffering from weak lungs or from the beginning of lung or throat troubles or
rheumatism. It is a mistake, however, to suppose that the air and climate of Kamloops
can cure all cases of consumption. Some have come to Kamloops only to die. But to
those who have weak lungs, and to those with whom the disease is in its incipient stage,
a lengthened sojourn here will prove beneficial. In some cases a permanent cure will be
effected, and in others an amelioration of the disease will likely be experienced.

The foregoing conclusions are based on facts carefully noted in the past, and proving
the truth of what we write. The following are a few recent facts which speak for them-
selves. Mr. A. Doherty, of Toronto, having had a slight hemorrhage of the lungs, on
the advice of his physician came to Victoria, B.C. After a sojourn in that city of six
months he felt no improvement, but rather felt he was getting worse. He was ad-
vised to try Kamloops. He came here about five months ago, and he says his cough is
almost gone, and his chest measurement has increased since he came to Kamloops, and
his general health is now very good. Another young man came from the coast needing
a change of air and after three months living here was greatly benefitted. A young
lad, inheriting a feeble constitution, came to Kamloops on medical advice. After a
year's sojourn he seemed like a new boy and is now entering on life with health and
vigor. There are at present residing in Kamloops several prominent citizens who wil-
lingly testify that their health has been materially improved by the air and climate of
Kamloops. It is a good .hing that these facts should be known, so that if any persons
have friends suffering in any way from pulmonary affections, they may be able to recom-
mend to them a trial of the surest remedy, viz., pure, fresh, invigorating, mountain air.

Besides fresh air, Kamloops can afford to the mind and body other needed blessings.
There are good hotels, reasonable in their charges. There are also delightful walks
along the valley or up the foot-hills; and last, though not least. Christian Churches and
Christian people with whom they may worship and associate. When in need of a
change of air, check your trunk and baggage for Kamloops, B.C.

CI.in:)^TE, SOIL, WBTHfi, ETC.

The following statistics were collected from various sources in 1892, at the request
of J. M. Lefevre, M.D., President of the Medical Council of British Columbia :

SITUATION.
On the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway, at the junction of the North and
South Thompson Rivers. Valley here is broad and open and scenery good, the moun-
tains and valleys having a park-like appearance in the distribution of the timber.

SOIL.
The soil is light and gravelly, giving such good natural drainage that the ground
dries almost immediately after a showei' of rain.

WATER.
In both rivers he water is of unusual purity, the importance of which fact cannot
be overestimated.

TEMPERATURE.
The mean temperature for the year beginning July, 1891, and ending June, 1892, is
about 49.0, and the neigaborhood is not subject to the great extremes which they ex-
perience in Eastern Canada. The mean temperature of the weeks for the difTerent
months are as follows :

jVeek Ending

July 4th, 1891

70.

For Week Ending Jan. 16th, 1892

10.4

" 11th,

67.2

" 23rd,

25.

" 18th,

75.3

" 30th,

2S.4

" 25th,

70.6

Feb. 6th,

22.6

Aug. Ist,

79.3

" 13th,

27.9

" 8th,

68.9

" 20th,

27.9

" 15th,

70.4

" 27th,

31.6

" 22nd,

67.5

Mch. 5th,

39.

" 29th,

74.8

" 12th,

45.1

Sept. 5th,

75.7

" 19th,

43.7

" 12th,

68.

" 26th,

48.5

" 19th,

65.4

April 2nd,
^' 9th,

42.2

" 26th,

60.

44.5

Oct. 3rd,

49.3

" 16th,

48.

" 10th,

.55.3

" 23rd,

52.8

" 17th,

51.3

" 31)th,

48.7

" 24th,

50.9

May 7th,

46.6

" 31st,

51.7

" 14th,

59.1

Nov. 7th,

46.6

" 21st,

58.2

" 14th,

31.6

" 28th,

60.4

" 21st,

26.5

' June 4th,

59.3

" 28th,

;i5.8

" nth,

61.6

Dec. 5th,

^5.4

" 18th,

71.6

" 12th,

34.7

" 25th,

67.

" 19th,

25.8

" 26th,

i"6.9

2549.4

Jan. 2nd, 1892

25.7

" 9th,

18.7

Avera

ge temperature for year, .49.0

ATMOSPHERE.

Light, invigorating and of great purity, small objects being visible at great dis-
tances. Cloudy days in Kamloops are of great exception.

RAIN FAIL.

In January, 1891 2 days O.ll

In February, 1891, H days 0..58

In March, 1891, 6 days - 0.62

In April, 1891, 7 days - 0.37

In May, 1891, 14 days - l.()8

In June, 1891, 15 days - 3.07

In July, 1891, 12 days - 2.29

In August, 1891, 5 days-: - 0.82

In Sept., 1891, 4 day:, - 0.41

In October, 1891, 6 days 0.50

In Nov., 1891, 4 days - 0.60

In Dec, 1891, none - - 0.00

In inches for 1891, being 11.05

Most of the rain is experienced in short, brisk showers, lasting from a few minutes
to half an hou.-, the moisture disappearing in a seemingly miraculousmanner.

Altitude— About 1,200 feet.

[The above statistics were accompanied by a citation of eight cases of recoveries which
came under the notice of the collector, but are omitted here, as they were not accom-
panied by any medical testimony.]

SUPB,mon TO EGYPT RN© EUROPE.

{Letter from T. W. Lambert, M.B., CM., Cantab, M.R.C.S.)
To THE Editor Inland Sentinel: (ci-^^tiK^ -SUje^e^^^M^ /^^'O.)

DEAR SIR,— Owing to my practice in Kamloops having been as yet only of short
duration, I cannot give any good instances of cases that have been much benefited by
residence here.

I have, however, visited many parts of Europe, including the shores of the Mediter-
ranean, and also Egypt, whose winter climate is regarded as par excellence, the best for
phthisis and rheumatism.

The summer, spring and autumn seasons in Kamloops I regard as superior to both,
excelling the Mediterranean in its more bracing and far drier atmosphere, and in its
being free from malaria and typhoid, while great heat of the summer only enables in-
valids to stay in Egypt for about four months in the year.

As regards the winter months at Kamloops, I would regard them as excellent for
any patient except those in an extreme state of debility. I would regard the climate
during the whole year as especially beneficial for phthisis in a not too advanced state, and
especially the summer and autumn months for rheumatism and kidney disease.

Vital Statistics FroiT> Govcriin>ent Records.

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WHITE POPULATION OVER 1000,

Births— 12; Deaths— Adults 3; Childr]

Births— 8 ; Deaths -Adults 4 ; Children 2.

(Signed)

INSTALL.

ZYMOTIC DISEASES.

CITY clerk's report FOB 189:^4.

Diphtheria, 0; Small Pox, 0; Scarlet Fever, 1 ; Typhoid Fever, 2 both import erl
cases ; Cholera Infantum, ; Malignant Sore Throat, 0.

(Signed) M. J. McIVER, City Clerk.

METEOROLOGICAT. UEPORT.
1893.

MAX. MIN.

For

week ending April 8 — 59.6
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29..

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19..

26..

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21..

28..

Aug

Sept.

Oct.

Nov

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.71.3

.75.9

.77.9

.76.9

.77.3

.69.8

. .86.9

. .70.4

..76.9

. .82.5

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. .87.5

..99.7

. .92.5

..88.5

. .87.5

. .92.5

. .87.5

. .79.3

. .67.5

. .76.7

. .62.0

..61.7

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Dec

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1804.

Jan.

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Feb.

t(
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Mch

28.5

31,0

30.3

34.6

'Xi.O

34.0

42.5

43.0

45.3

42.3

:«.6

40.6

43.6

48.9

52.5

51.5

48.5

5.5.5

44.9

47.9

46.9

44.8

46.5

41.4

33.0

38.6

32.6

30.0

28.1

11..
18..
25..

2..

9..
16..
23..
30..

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19.2
20.5
13.8
10.5
4.5
16.9
3.8
27.3

52.7

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. .35,5
. .27.9
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.55.6
..54,8
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0,5

2,5

27,9

0,9

7,7

10.0

15.6

8.{»

12.5

8.5

27.1

19.1

33.2

1894.
For Week ending April

May

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27.

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17.
24.
31.

7.
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21.
28.

5.
12
19.
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16.

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30.
7.

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21.

28.

MAX.

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..7r.3

. .78,0
. .69,5
..78,9
. .69.5
..92,7
. 93,2
. .93,2
,..80.3
...90.2
..80.2
.94,5
...94.6
. . .92.8
...93.2
...96.8
...8.5.8
...90.7
...98.9
. . .92.5
. . .8:^.2
. . .89.2
...71.4
. . .67.0
...65.7
. . .62.0
...76.0
. . .63.0
. . .63,3
...57.5
.58.8
.54.2
.40.5
.40.8
.43.0
.41.8
.36.2

Feb.

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10..
17..
24..
31..
7..
14..
" 21..
" 28..
March 7 . .
" 14..
" 21..
" 28..
April 4. .

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.37.9
.51.0
,30.4
. .47.8
. .40.8
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.69.0
.55.6
.5.5.2
. .59.9
. .56.6
. .(J8.2
. .67.0

MIN.
2.5.8
26.9

:«.3

31.0
33.5
;i6.9
29.4
46.4
52.0
47.7
41.9
46.1
43.5
45.1
49.8
49.9
51.6
.50,2
50,4
50,4

m.s

47,7
42.2
35.5
30,0

28,9
28,8
18.9
17.9
23.3
16.3
19,0
19,1
16,6

2.5

4.1

12.0

5.0

4.8

10.4

5.5

28.6

29.9

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15.9

23.8

22.9

21.9

E. H. JONES Observer.

Rainfam. -1893, 6.7 Inches ; 1894, 5 inches.

Kamloops as a Health f^esoiit.

{Lettfr hii E. Funrr, M.D., M.I{.(IS.,E., Medical Officer of Ruynl Inland HospiUU,
Kanilttops. to Inland Sentinel, Kamloops, Ike. iUnt, 1890.)

When the doctor has exhausted his list of tonics and is at his wits end what to ad-
hiinister next to pull up his patient and 'nake him feel himself a^ain, he prescribes a
change of air. We all know, and most of us have oxperienceu t w beneficially a change
of climate often acts on our impaired health. When we iulaml'i^ feel out of sorts we
take a' trip to the coast, and ere long we get well and fat and rei urn home as new men.
People at the coast who are ailing and below par as long a they ftay at home, come up
here and seldom fail to rapidly gain health and strength We do not know what it is
that acts so '•"tu .Icially in these cases, but it seems to lie in > he thorough change of
(ilimate and surroundings. The contrast we experience appeav; to flip up our lagging
ener ' s and to stimulate the reparative apparatus of the oipinism. Luckily for us the
tlifTerence in climate between the coast and the interior in and about Kamloops is suf-
/iciently great to constitute that needful contrast. We have the change from a lower to
a higher level, from a comparative plain to the mountains, from a moist to a <lry climate,
from a changeable to an equable temperature, and all these changes combine to render
Kamloops a desirable plo jb for invalids and convalescents from the coast. It is in their
interest and for their good that wj wish to bring these facts to the notice of our readers.
There are other places better known and more fashionable, which offer similar climatic
advantages, but they are less within reach of most people of British Culumbia for various
reasons, such as the expense of getting there and living there, long distance from home
and friends and business. Moreover, certain climes and localities have gained a world-
wide fame as health resorts, still it is certainly erroneous to think that any climate has
a speciflc influence as a remedial measure on any disease. Divest these places of their
attractive surroundings and there Is nothing essential left which cannot be found at
less expensive spots near home.

A fair idea of the salubrity of a place may be formed from its death rate and, no
doubt, principally from that of children, for they are particularly susceptible to the in-
fluence of severity of climate or of bad sanitary conditions. The statistics for Kam-
loops for the past three years, according to our Government record, are : 41 births, 5
deaths of children from all causes, including at least one accident. This is certainly a
)*emarkably low death rate when compared with that of other places. And equally re-
markable is the fact that during the same period of time there was no case here of any
infectious disease, except two oases of scarlet fever, both imported, and according to the
hospital report only one case of typhoid fever, also imported. These facts, picked up at
random, speak volumes for the salubrity of o\ " fair town. But apart from these general
considerations, Kamloops enjoys many climatic advantages which make it a desirable
resort for sufferers from various diseases. And here w« i"ite the statement of a medical
man, Dr. McLean, of Riverside, California, who was unfortunately forced to seek the
advantage of a change of climate for himself. He says :

" I consider the climate of Kamloops and vicinity unsurpassed for healthful ness. It
is free from all the miasmatic disorders which we so often encounter in the southern
health resorts. Situated between mountain ranges which condense most of the moist-
ure from the air, we have a dry, bracing atmosphere, free from the depressing influences
found in the semi-tropics. I can especially recommend it for throat and bronchial af-
fections, as we have the air of the desert and the invigorating influence of a northern
latitude. In n^y own case, I have received more benefit from my few weeks residence
in Kamloops and Nicola, than from any jf the places I have visited between here and
the Mexican frontier."

There are many others who can testify to these facts from personal experience. Nor
is this to be wondered at, for the air is remarkably pure— indeed it has often been re-
marked, not by us who take such things as matters of course, but by people from abroad,
that the sky is clearer and the stars brighter here than anywhere else. The temperature
is equable, the changies from hot to cold are neither sudden nor great. Everybody
knows that sudden chani;es of temperature are not conducive to health, whilst an
equable climate in addition affords people the opportunity of keeping for many hours
daily in the open air. The air, too, is dry. An umbrella is better known as a curiosity
brought from the coast than as a useful personal article. The soil is dry and sandy, and
sand and gravel form the best natural drainage, so that malaria is practically unknown
around Kamloop%. The water supplied by the water works is slightly alkaline, but is
wonderfully free from impurities. It is pumped in from the middle of the great stream,
which has its natural filter in the great Shuswap Lake. We take the liberty of publish-
ing a letter from Mr. Berry, Analytical Chemist, from University College, London, Eng-
land, who is out here for his health. He says :

Kamloops, B.C., December, 1890.

" It is not possible to form a correct opinion of the climate of a place in three weeks
only, but Kamloops, in our opinion, is incomparably superior to all the other places at
which we stopped when travelling lately across Canada from Quebec.

I spent four months in the early part of this autumn in Northern Italy, and the
brightness and coloring here greatly resemble that part of Europe.

The amount of rain has been very slight, and owing to the strong but warm wind
which we have had almost constantly, the ground was dry again almost as soon as the
rain stopped. The wind here is most pleasant, being so dry and bracing, and compares
most favorably with the icy gale which we had when staying at Banff.

The diflPerence in the temperature here in the day time and in the evening is very
slight in comparison with the Riviera, where, as soon as the sun sets, the air at once
becomes very chilly and renders people very liable to catch cold.

The scenery here around Kamloops is lo"ely, with the ever-changing tints of the
distant blue mountains contrasting with the more delicate blue of the river in the fore-
ground. The curious dry, sandy-looking hills, with pines dotted over them, are to us a
totally new au'i interesting sight, and look as though they would afford endless walks
and rides."

Apart from climate, soil and water, there are som" other features requisite to render
a place suitable for a health resort. The main ones are : Pleasant surroundings, oppor-
tunities for outdoor exercise and sports, and good accommodations. As to the former,
the scenery of Kamloops, situated as it is at the junction of two mighty streams, sur-
rounded by picturesque hills, is too well known to require further description here ; and
it« opportunities for sports, boating, fishing, riding, shooting ducks and grouse are ex-
cellent. And as to accommodation, there are several good hotels, well managed and com-
fortable. We mention this particularly because we think that in selecting a place as a
health resort the fact is often overlooked that by depriving an i'^-valid o' all comforts of
house and kitchen, he will lose the good which by the change of climate he would other-
wise gain. We consider it injudicious to send a patient— say a consumptive— to some
out-of-the-way farm house, where salt meat constitutes the staple article of food, where
milk is scarce and home comforts unknown. There is also a hospital in Kamloops, un-
der the special care of nearly a dozen directors, and visited weekly by members of the
Hospital Ladles Aid Society, whose express aim Is the constant Improvement of the In-
stitution, and the comfort of Its Inmates. Kamloops needs only to be known as a health
resort to secure a liberal patronage r:-oin that vast number who are ever on the look-out
for a place in which to recruit their failing strength. Canadians too often go South In
search of a health resort, passing on their tedious and expensive journey many a charm-
ing place In their own fair Dominion, which would amply fill the bill. Kamloops is the
chief of these.

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