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IMPORTS, PRICES, AND DUTY. 



Bed and white pine are the only kinds of lumber imported, and these 

 sell well. The price of lumber at present is from $70 to $76 per 1,000 

 feet, the duty being only $1 per 1,000 feet. The high price is due to 

 exchange. 



More lumber would be consumed, and its price would be less if ship- 

 building and railroad-building were going on, but the only consump- 

 tion is for small carpenter work. 



CLIMATE. 



Nature has done for this district all that could be desired in regard 

 to climate. It is truly delightful, being one of the most equable that 

 can be found on the continent, its atmosphere being unsurpassed for 

 purity. 



The dry season, which lasts from November to June, is the coolest 

 part of the year, the barometer maintaining an average of 78 F.j the 

 rainy season is somewhat warmer than the dry season, but is so tem- 

 pered by the clouds and rain that a wonderful uniformity is maintained 

 throughout the year, the thermometer rarely reaching 92 F., and then 

 only for a short time. 



ARTHUR DE OIMA, 



Vice- Consul. 

 MAZATLAN, January 31, 1894. 



NOGALES. 



NATIVE WOODS. 



The native woods are common pine, black and white oak, mesquite, 

 iron wood, and cedar. The pine is only suitable for lumber. 

 Pine and redwood lumber are mostly used. 



LUMBER IMPORTS AND PRICES. 



Lumber is imported from the United States only. 



Common pine sells for $35 per 1,000; flooring, $42; redwood dressed, 

 $45 to $55, and shingles, $5 per 1,000. The above prices are in Ameri- 

 can money. 



CLIMATE. 



The climate of this district is such that outdoor work can be per 

 formed during the entire year, and it is considered very healthful. 



IMPORTS OF LUMBER. 



Nearly all the lumber use in this district comes from California and 

 Washington, via Guaymas. 

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