Photo by Dr. George W. Field a 
WICHITA NATIONAL HERD 
HERD AT A DISTANCE GRAZING: THE CREEK CAN BE SEEN AT THE LEFT 
called attention to the fact that it would be necessary 
to secure two, three, or even four parcels of land lying 
outside the present Wind Cave National Park in order to 
insure a sufficient water supply, and suggested that 
Mr. Seth Bullock be requested to make an examination 
of these outlying parcels at once, if Congress is to be 
persuaded to do anything at this session. He stated 
that Mr. Martin, Representative from South Dakota, 
was of the opinion that possibly about $3,000 for 160 
acres might be a fair valuation. The fundamental 
question is: Can we, with the approval of Congress, 
obtain the necessary water right claims? If $10,000 
should be required to secure three or four of these, and 
$17,500 be required for fencing, probably about $30,000 
would be necessary to put the project on a working basis. 
This should be put up to Congress at once. 
Dr. Palmer then moved: That the Society indorse 
the report of Mr. Loring, and take immediate steps 
to secure valuations of the lands necessary to be ac- 
quired, in order to lay the proposition before Congress 
at once. 
The motion was seconded by Dr. Hornaday, who 
expressed his surprise and pleasure at the discovery 
of such an excellent opportunity. As to cost, it was 
his opinion that it is a mere bagatelle compared with 
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