Show geological SURVEY WORK AT PIOCHE pioche nev may 5 donnel foster hewett of the united states geological survey has arrived in pioche for a brief reconnaissance of mining b conditions in this dr hewette He visit is for the purpose of investigating local conditions in anticipation of probable extensive work which it is expected will be undertaken durin during I 1 I 1 the coming summer the work of the department in the pioche district which was commenced some time agro ago was interrupted by the war and it has been the intention of director george georgre Z otis smith to complete the survey within the near future and in connection with the topographical work one or more geologists will be detailed to this district to make a comprehensive report dri dr I jewett hewett has been assured the active operation cooperation co of all the mine operators of the district who realize the great value of the work of the survey in the intelligent 6 working of the producing mines and in the opening up tip of new deposits |