Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-22

funds have been made for that pur-
pose.
Another feature of this hydrographic
work is the measurement of the flow
of water in various streams for de-
termining their exact capacity ana
horse power. This work is governed
by Professor n. G.. Grover late of the
University of Maine now photographer
Of the United States geological survey.
He resigned his professorship in order
to assume charge of this matter
throughout New England.
About twenty stations are located
in Maine where readings of the height
Of water are made twice every day
throughout the year, and also the
SWltneSS of the current is frequently
determined. These measurements fur
nish data from which is computed the
average available power of Il stream,
50 that its full capacity may be utilized
at any point in its course.
All this examination and calculation
tends to future economy. Often manu-
facturers have run Wild in their es-
innate and either built too large an af-
fair or else have planned too small
a plant. which is more commonly the
case. Manufacturers are quick to
realize the advantages of this work.
and it is largely through their CO.
operations that these readings of the
height of the water have been made
at various places.
Besides the topography and by
biography of the State, the commits
SION under the control of Professor
Lee, is also attending to the geology
of Maine. In beginning the geological
survey of the State, the commission
decided that the most economical
plan was to select a location where
as much light as possible could be
thrown upon the geological problem of
the State. Varied formations existing
near Penobscot bay led them TO
choose that as the field for work
There an area of about 1000 square
miles was selected for examination.
DR.. George Otis Smith. geoIogist of
the United states geological survey, is
in charge of this work DIR. Smith is
q native of Maine and a graduate of
Colby in the class of '93, and he enjoys
the degree of doctor of philosophy in
geology from Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity. He has been connected with the
geological survey for many years.
Up to the present time DR. Smith has
worked largely in the West. especially
in the state of Washington. He has
directed his attention mainly to fornl-
ton of coal and gold there, ON which
matters he is an authority. At present
he is engaged in a study of the region
between Belfast and Deer isle. The
work advances fast. His report, which
will appear, next year, in the form
known technically as a folio, will con-
stitute a part of the final report on the
geology of the United States. Ultimate
" every part of the country will be
treated in the same way. About hum
dred sections are now printed, while
others are in process. The work compre-
hends maps of historical and economic
geology, showing the location of all
useful mineral substances and giving
a full description of all rock formations
and other natural features.
DR.. Smith is also making an exam
ination of other geological formations
of special interest to Maine people and
investors. He has visited some locali-
ties where gold and other oars have
been found. A brief report, with es-
sential facts may be expected this fall.
The report about gold prospects will
come later. when an assay will be
made by him on his return to Washing
ton.
There has also been much hue and