The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-05-10

Daoh VIA w Ah0AO VI AoouiVn tEoh WoiLn
which are used for irrigation. To ia.
cilisate this part Of the work blanks
have been prepared for use by field
agents and others from whom data ia
desired.
Pending the work in the field, q
force will be kept busy in Washington
compiling reports, perfecting maps,
etc, under the immediate supervision
OF Assistant Secretary WillsttR 1t is
expected that Secretary Rusk will
personally visit many points in the
arid region while the investigation is
in progress. The action of Congress,
however, will be based almost wholly
upon the recommendations Of Col.
Nettleton and Prot. Hay, in whose
judgment the department has implicit
faith.
personal.
OF the consulting Rcologist, Prof.
Chamberlain, and other members of
the commission, q Washington tele.
graph says:
"Proi. Chamberlain ir considered
the best Qeologist in the country with
reference to the artesian we'll forma-
ton, especially in the northwest. He
was selected by secretary Rusk as his
immediate adviser in the investiea-
tion.
Col. Il. 8. Nettleton was formerly
state engineer of the irrigation in Col.
orado, and is known throughout the
country as one of the most careful
and successful in the long list OF pro.
lessons in his particular line OF engi.
neering.
Prof. Robert Hay Is geologist to the
Kansas board"of agriculture, and is
one OF the best known practical men
in his profession. He has made re-
ports on the rock salt, natural gas
and artesian wells OF Kansas, and has
given much attention to the structure
OF the great plains.
Prof. Culver, Of South Dakota, who
covers the geological work in both
states, is regarded as one OF the most
accurate of the younger biologists.
Prof. Updyke, OF Brookipgs, 10 one
OF the best known educators in the
state and as field agent will do thor
ough work.
Mr.. Van Deist, a Hollander, al pres.
ent a resident of Denver. will be con-
sulting expert in regard to work in
the foothills region. He will also pre-
pare special monograph on the
economic uses OF artesian water.
FOR OTHER IoCAIJTIEa
When the working force to cover
South Dakota 10 organized, Col. Net
tlston and Prof. Hay, with stenogra-
pher Greenwell. will go into North
Dakota. They will first stop at
jamestown, then 60 to the Devils
Lake region. From there they will
20 west on the Manitoba road. From
the line OF the Manitoba they will 90
southwark, examining the various
basins. Local engineers and experts,
will be put to work by Col. Nettleton
as assistance is needed. The party
will probably reach Denver about the
middle Of May. From there they will
GO to southwestern Kansas and in
TO northwestern Texas, returning
to Washingt on early in June.
Before leaving this locality the com.
mission will visit the artesian wells at
Woonsocket, Yanktou, Hitchcock,
Aberdeen, etc. This will probably be
on their return from North Dakota.
AN INTERVIEW.
Prof. Hay had an interview with
Sergeant Glenn OF the United States
signal office in this city, and by him
was furnished with the rain records OF
his Office for use by the commission.
He speaks very kindly OF Mr.. Glenn
and compliments him on the manage.
ment OF his Office.
The professor says, "the use OF wa
er for irrigation 10 not always q ne.
csssity; tire rainfall records instruct
us as to the critical times when irriga-
ton must be used.