Kansas University Weekly.
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As the different formations vary in the manner of the occurrence of the water, and also in the amount and kind of water contained, it became necessary to study the water conditions of each of the geological formations encountered. The water most frequently is found in sand or gravel, though often in porous stone, either limestone or sandstone, and occasionally in soil or clay. The quality and quantity of the water of the different formations varies greatly; in some the supply is abundant and the quality excellent, while in others the reverse occurs. One formation which underlies a considerable area is especially remarkable, as it seems to be very nearly devoid of water and even the little it does contain is of a very poor quality. Fortunately the former set of conditions predominate; the greater portion of the regions studied being underlaid by heavy water-bearing strata. By data carefully collected those areas have been definitely located in which the two sets of conditions prevail.
Again data concerning the depth at which this underground water may be reached were collected. A map of the state, in colors, will soon be prepared in which all this will be nicely shown.
As nearly all this information had to be obtained from well records, in certain thinly inhabited localities, the work was consequently somewhat unsatisfactory.
In general the results of the work clearly demonstrate the possibility of irrigation by underground water over the larger part of the area examined. The surface of the land and also the very fertile soil are very well adapted to irrigation. Nevertheless it is as yet an open question as to whether the profits are sufficient to justify the labor and money expended.
While hydrography was the most important part of the work it was not the only work.Much other geological work was done including a careful study of the limits of each geological formation, the physical properties of the different strata and such other problems as continually present themselves in field work in physical geology. Among these latter may be mentioned ar-
tesian wells, vaults, arrested drainage and sinks.
Altogether the work proved very profitable for all concerned, especially so to the members of the parties who were enabled to study geology to the best advantage and also to pass their summer's vacation in a delightful manner.
Chemical Notes.
C. C. Daily, Ph. G., of the class of '87, is engaged in the business of mining stock broker in Denver.
Prof. Franklin gave an illustrated lecture at Washington, Kas., on Paris and Switzerland last Friday night, and on Saturday he lectured at Haddam on King's Canyon and Yosemite.
Prof. Franklin's review of the life and work of Hofmann, the famous chemist, was the most interesting thing which has been given before the Chemical Seminary this year. Hofmann was a student of Liebig, and undertook, as his first investigation, the study of coal-tar and especially aniline. It is interesting to note how this first investigation affected his whole life work, for he devoted almost all of his time and energies to the study of aniline and its products and the other substituted ammonias. We are indebted to his labors and those of his students for some of our most beautiful dyes.
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