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Las diagrammes suivants illustrant la m^thode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 )M>Sp 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. IS ed nil ,11- in KS nd on of 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 i " 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 \ n T I // h 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. 1QS3 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 » " " 15.... 57.3 « «< t< « it it it it ti it tt ft it ft " 22.. " 29... May 6... *' 13.. " 20.. " 27.. June 3. . " 10.. " 17.. " 24.. July I.. " 8.. " 15.. " 22.. 29.. 5. . 12.. 19.. 26.. 2.. 9.. 16.. 23.. 30.. 7.. 14.. 21.. 28.. Aug Sept. Oct. i( Nov (( .SUA .71.3 .75.9 .77.9 .76.9 .77.3 .69.8 . .86.9 . .70.4 ..76.9 . .82.5 . MM ..85.7 . .87.5 . .87.5 ..99.7 . .92.5 ..88.5 . .87.5 . .92.5 . .87.5 . .79.3 . .67.5 . .76.7 . .62.0 ..61.7 .60.0 Dec <( <( 1804. Jan. i< (( (( Feb. t( (( (4 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.. .No record. 19.2 20.5 13.8 10.5 4.5 16.9 3.8 27.3 52.7 .45.8 . .35,5 . .27.9 .45.4 . .37.0 .44.9 .No record. 6.. 13.. 20.. 27.. 3.. 10.. 17.. 24.. , 3.. 10.. 17.. 24. 31. ..30.8 ..50.4 . .47,5 . .38.4 . .34.2 . .44.3 . .39.7 . .32,1 ..54.4 ..49.1 .55.6 ..54,8 . .61,2 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 It t( May o. 12. 19. 26 4. 11. 18. 9 June (i July Aug. (i t( tt Sept. tt t« tt Oct. tt tt tt Nov. Dec, 1895. Jan J. . 8. Ih 22. 29, 6. 13 20. 27. 3. 10. 17. 24. 31. 7. 14. 21. 28. 5. 12 19. 20. 2. 9. 16. 2:}. 30. 7. 14. 21. 28. MAX. ..f«.9 ..(W.O ..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. 3.. 10.. 17.. 24.. 31.. 7.. 14.. " 21.. " 28.. March 7 . . " 14.. " 21.. " 28.. April 4. . .21.2 .37.9 .51.0 ,30.4 . .47.8 . .40.8 . MA .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 2:^.2 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. 1 f {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