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Valley Hereford breeding establishment proved a 

 mine of bovine wealth to the west. In judicious 

 combination with crosses from Colorado, Sir Rich- 

 ard 2d and Horace (through Garfield and The 

 Grove 3d) the daughters of Lord Wilton and of his 

 famous son Sir Bartle Frere gave American state 

 fairs and fat stock shows some of the most remark- 

 able cattle this country has ever seen. The record- 

 breaking bull Earl of Shadeland 22d was the pride 

 of Mr. Stuart's heart. America has known few as 

 good in any beef breed. 



Happy indeed were the days the overworked at- 

 torney used to snatch away from business and 

 spend among his four-footed pets at Shadeland 

 Farm. Had he devoted more time to the cattle 

 and less to his office he doubtless would have lived a 

 longer life. With a few edibles from the city mar- 

 kets under the seat, and a congenial companion by 

 his side, Mr Stuart liked nothing better than to 

 turn his back to the town, intent upon a day's outing 

 at the farm. " Uncle John" Lewis knew upon such 

 occasions that he had come to take luncheon with 

 Mrs. Lewis, and while the good wife of the kindly 

 old herdsman was preparing a collation fit for a 

 premier of the realm, old "Bartle" or Garfield or 

 some of the boxes filled with sappy white-faced ba- 

 bies would be hastily visited. The newest arrival 

 was always an object of interest and if anything 

 was ailing in any way it was certain to receive an 

 early call. The noon-day meal over and the pug 

 puppies duly discussed, the grand tour was com- 



