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BUFFUM.
The Reverend Valves Defense in the Divorce
Suit, and Gets into Jail for Contempt.

The Reverend Valves Defense in the Divorce
Suit, and Gets into Jail for Contempt.
Correspondence Neso Fork Sit7
HARTFORD, Conn, Oct. 1S.-The Rev. Buffum
divorce case came to an unexpectedly abrupt
conclusion this afternoon. When Mrs. Buffum,
who had been upon the witness-stand from
the opening Of the case yesterday, finished
her direct testimony, Mr.. Eddy, counsel for her
husband, announced that he would not cross
examine, but would waive the entire defense.
The Court thereupon granted the petition for
divorce asked By Mrs. Butfum, aud awarded to
her the custody of the four children. MIR. West,
counsel for Mrs. Buffum, then said that as MIR.
Butfum, the defendant, had not been in court
since yesterday, it was feared he Intended to
make of and take with him one OF the children,
boy who had been with him, and he asked for
an order to restrain such action. The order was
granted, and placed in the possession Of an
officer of the court.
1t was believed that the reverend adulterer
had escaped, and could not easily be found,
house in East Hartford, and that the chtld Was
with him. Sheriff Seymour went there, but the
child had been secreted. He found Buffnm in
bed, with loaded revolver On a stand by his
bedside, aud it was inferred that he Intended to
commit suicide. The Sheriff returned to Hart
ford for warrant to arrest him Tor contempt
OF court in secreting tue child, though he denied
knowledge of its whereabouts, and said that II
he was to be taken away he hoped the chlld
would be brought to him, that he might KISS
it before final separation. The Sheriff, on get
ting the warrant. returned and made the arrest,
and Buffu1n is now in jail.
, 1876-10-22
REAL ESTATE.
The Loan Market Has More Funds
than Borrowers.
An Abundance of Money to Be
Had at Seven Per Cent.
The Transactions in Real Estate Not
Numerous OF Important.


a dullness has characterized all lldepartmentso OF
the real-estate market. Loans were brisk some
two weeks ago, but they have now settled down
into Q uuietude which usually marks the close
Of season. All realestate matters are at pres-
ent in the condition OF ship becalmed, but al
indications promise that the next breeze Will
bowl us along towards the haven Of prosperity.
The weekly statement below comprises very
few actual loans. The lowest figure the past
week YVES per cent. This does not indicate an
advance, but merely the fact that choice proper
ty and large demands have quilted the market.
The 8 per cent loans have been negotiated on as
fully favorable terms Us heretofore noted. There
is plenty OF money at Z per cent for good names
and good improved property, but there is no de-
mand from this class Of borrowers. loan-agents
say there neyer was such dull week In the line
OF inquiries. Payments Of interest and princi-
pal are very satisfactory.
The important transactions Of the past week
we're as follows:
Ten acres at the southeast corner Of Ashland
avenue and Forty-ninth street, $40. 900, three
years ut 10 per cent.
Central avenue, 100 feet, east front, $50 feet
north Of Washington street. So, 600, dve years At
8 per cent.
Five acres in Section 10, 3s, II. s1o,o 900, three
years at 8 per cent.
Indiana avenue, No. 1oos, a loan Of s., 500, five
years at 6per cent
Blocks 2, 3, 4, $, s, II, and II, Of Glover's
Addition, $12, 900, three'ycars at per cent.
Indiana avcnue, rs feet, westfront, By I77 feet,
$50 feet north Of TWenty1rst street, IS, GOO, one
year at 10 per cent
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT FOR THE WEEE ENDING
OCT, u.
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GOOD MEN WANTED.

t,-e g. 81 = 79o+;.a ,,.;+h ,1oocuro or-
CHICAGO, Oct. gu notice WITH pleasure ar
ticles appearing in the daily press touching
nominations now before the people for the Gen
aSn1 hsrar,h1v and conntv "Reminiscences md
elai asesnDs ".1u: - e~aa5 ;ns;ett H.. -
from tnem one gums pretty Eoou nlol55h' .i'o
the feelings of the public, for these expressions
do not come from one class or condition OF
men, and show conclustVely that they are lar
from satisfactory,-in fact, have yet to see
single article indorsing in full the nominations
Of either party. .....-,
Another thing l am glad to see, anu tnaG Is,
OF this matter should the respective parties tail
to make satisfactory corrections. IN seventeen
days our election occurs, and il the Republican
party would sec their ticket successful, the Con1
mittee having the matter in charge, must act at
once. do not suppose TINS Gtun @ intends TO
but il, after sufficient time ms elapsed, tne
tick cts now in the field are not revised, assume
, 1876-10-22

work soon rs they can the country BY elect
ing President and few minor officers 10 be voted
for on the 7th OF November. The Reformed Ep:s-
copal Society arranging their programme OF
winter entertainments, and rs usual will furnish
something good.
". H. Christian and fa1nfly are off on visit to
Kansas to his fathers. HRS. Christian proposes to
go on to Colorado to gee her parents before she
returns. All their friends unite in wishing them
safe and pleasant journey.
looking much invigoratcd and greal deal prouder
OF his country since his visit to the Centennial.
The fair for the benefit OF ST. AIMS Parish under
the auspices of Father Leydon has been in prog
ress every evening the past week, and has been
more than usually successful. The fair will con-
tinue until Saturday evening, the 28th inst
The Alumni Of the EngleWood High School hold
their semi annual reunion ut the residence of rs
c. q. Horine, corncl 1ndiann avenue and Forty
third street. Thursday evening, Oct. 26.
, 1876-10-22

1EhQcd l.V- 7. J "Du!Ha1;., 41
There Is Democratic rebellion au around tno
hoard. Upin Oswego County the Hon. A. 5.
Page, Mayor Poucher, Delos DeWol, +. 3.
smith. and host Of prominent Democrats a7o
oncnly opposing Tilden, and they dcnounco
him in tie litterest terms, Albany supple
NETS Oswego; and the Cornings' fruyns,
The Albany Ersniu 1Tnaes, an influ-
entfa1 Democratic daily, declare that
this areformer - is a fraud upon the party
and and a kna7e generally: In this section tho
Hon. George ]. Madge, E. ?. Hart, and Ausbur
honest Democrats will silently vote against I'll
den because Of his iisloyalty during the War,
lis defrauding the Government on hts income
returns, his operations at Brady's Bend, his
shinplaster swindles in Michigan, and his trail
road wrecktng" !" everywhere.
, 1876-10-22

themselves the benefit which shall follow
IN the future. 1t Wonld seem, therefore, that
the maiu difficulty to be overcome is the ac-
kno"lcdgncnt by those who are disposed CT
dry goods, or wheat, is worth what it. will bring
in the market. It 1t is income producing, Il
will command price commensurate with that
income, as has been clearly demonstrated ever
since the panic; lift is speculative, it must take
its relative position among other classes of spec
ulative property, like many railroad stocks or
bonds whose value is dependent upon the
growth of the country through which they pass.
In the revival OF general business, which it ia
believed has already begun, there has been
thus Tar only shown tendency to meet
legitimate demands, and no disposition to
in any way anticipate the requirements
Of the future, and it is therefore unwisc, and
will also be found harmful. to expect that when
demand for property occurs again it will bs
based on any other foundation than that OF act
ua1 or early occupation or Improvement or that
prices must not be made accordingly. Specula-
tion will come with little Of its good ant! many
OF its evils, but not until buyers shall hare for
gotten Hhe errors committed prior to Scp.cnl-
ber, 1573szzzsomething not likely soon to occur.
". q. C.
REAL. ESTATE IN NEW YORK.
As an Illustration OF the change that has
taken place in the value OF real cstate
during the past three years, the follow
ing comparisons are given: Lots SIM
unE 10 LQOSE on FIItJ-SeFcULu SLFect WHICH SUlA
in 1878 at $50 GOO, have since been sold at S2,5,
600. Lots on Fnty-eighth street were sold in
1873 ut $4,000 aud $3o, 600 which have since
brought only $11 200 and 1900 In Fifty
ninth street lots were sold ut 81, 600 i'll 1873
which have since been sold ut $4,000.
In 1878 lots on Forty-ffth street we're held at
$50, 600 which have subsequently been bought
for SIS, 600. 4 corner lot on Fifth avenue Tor
which STE, GOO w2s once refused has since been
sold at $4,000. An inside lot on Fifth avenue
that WIS held In 1873 at $4,000 was recently
sold>at auction for $4,000. Dwelling houses
and lots in the same locality which cost tho
builders In 1873 St25,00 have been sold for
SIS, 600. Others TINT cost $35,000 have been
sold at $50 GOO, and still others that sold in 1878
for 81, 600 have since been sold at $50, ,ND.
These changes hare taken place upon what may
be termed strong market, since very few prop
critics In this particular locality have undergone
forced sales, and when offered at the decline In
dicated have readily found takers.--1hs
Graphic.
REAL ESTATE IN LONDON.
As an example of the almost incredible prices
paid for good building sites in London, n trans
action Just completed is cited. The demolition
Of Northumberland House aud the formation Of
new approach to the Thames embankmcnt at
Charing Cross have left two plots Ut eligible
land vacant. The plot on the east side OF the
new avenue has been let on q building lease for
ninety years at a rental Of 4f55S GOO year. Tho
land comprises nearly an acre, and is triangular
in shape. though only two sides could at best be
used for shops.
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during the evening"
ffol: favillc was tho host of unique entertain
nens ff1doy evening at the Hall Of the knights OF
taonoI. fa1 For many years Mr.. Faville has been q
rasonIe r: IN milwaukee, society, and has been the
recipient Of many social fayors which he conceived
tnc nappy Idea Of reciprocating by IN informal re-
cepllon7 to which inrftations were issued to the
number Of 800. The affair was participated in by
q numerous assembage OF most agreeable social
circle: Music and dancing, with refreshments
served BY Conroy. afforded the entertainment. and
all were delighted.
F;J. Crosby, OF the milwaukee, & st: Paul Rail
road. and wife are visiting the Centennial.
Among other Milwaukee people visiting the E1-
position at Philadelphia arc L. T. Hodges and
wife, James Kneeland and niece, J. F. Neill, and
Mr. Parsons and wife.
The Hon. J. r. Brigham. Chairman of the Re-
has been confined to his home for some weeks by
an attack of intermittent fever.
Mrs. Alexander Mitchell, with o select party OF
friends, leaves on Monday 10. an extended Eastern
visit.
Gov. Ludington has been absent during the week,
III company with Railrond-C Commissioner Lamb,
making formal inspection of the Portage Branch
Of the Wisconsin Central Railrnad.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Hart, the magician, has been at the Academy OF
Music the past week, drawing fine houses.
On Sunday afternoon the second lecture OF the
Sunday Lecture Course will be given ut the Acad-
eny by Miss Phoebe Couzins. Subject: 'tPortia at
the Bar"
On Friday and Saturday evenings Of next week
grand opera, the Strakosch Italian opera troupe
presenting - II T1oyatore" and Is Faust" at the
Academy Of Music The troupe has among other
etars, Miss McCulloch, Brignoli, and Tom Karl.
, 1876-10-22

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Special Correspondence Of The Tribune.
WAuKEGAN, Oct. 21.-On Thursday evening
the Hayes and Wheeler Battalion will meet at
the Armory, at O'Clock, and make prepara-
tions to leave on the O'Clock train for High
land Park, where there will be speaking By the
Hon. E. s. Taylor aud others The batta1i on
will return on the 10 40 p. m. train.
Republican meetings will be held during tho
week as follows: On Monday evening, the citi-
zens OF Highwood will be addressed by Col. a. n.
Waterman and Col. ". A. James. s. Il. Finn
and J. B. Welch will, on Tuesday evening, ad
dress the citizens Of Benton at Dickcrtown. On
the same evening Col. ". A. James and Charles
rs nS W y Fa11x the xR Neo to cG
wants OF the AEon Centre people on "Wednesday
evening, Thursday evening the meeting at High
@ ass eeDs G1 eysdps IN he
Hon. Hiram Barber and the Hon. Lorenz bren-
tano. --....-.-...-.
Mrs. Dr.. White and daughter, Of Buffalo, n T.,
are ut present the guests of DR.. Price.
Mr. l. Pa Of h., the ED
the week with the s'brethren."
Michael Pctcrmnn has been confined to his bed On
account Of sickness for the past two weeks On
Ths Rev. & ashson has according to the
unanimous desire Of his congregation been e. r.; r.
!
cago Conference held during the past week.
The Rev. Mr.. Coolbaugh and wife started on
Wednesday last for Conord, n. H., to attend the
funeral Of Mrs Coolbaughs deceased father.
j. L. williams, ESQ.,, has returned from Denver,
COL, whittier he had been visit to his sons
Miss Anna Robbins, OF Racine, Wis, is spend
ing brief season In this ctr, the guest Of Mrs f.
T. Porter
Lewis N. Smith, ESQ, of Worcester, Mass, is
admiring the beauty OF our city and suburbs the
guest of ". F. Hisley.
Mr. A. P. Partridge had the misfortune on
Tuesday evening last to fall and fracture several
ribs. lie is improving rapidly.
The population OF WaukcHnn during the past
week has increased about twenty, and In one case
two at d lick.
Church to day.
Considerable back talk is being indulgel in at
present in regard to candidates for the office OF
Sheriff. ..-...-
Some of Wpukcgan's acute observers claimed
thnt on Saturday they could see snow In the mr.
Preparations arc being made for a political dis
cussion, to take place in the High OF
the Central School on next Friday afternoon: Mr:
Hurry Stcarns will defend the cause OF truth
and right by showing wherein Messrs. iayes
and Wheeler arc the men to vote for in November
Mr., Lonnic Curtis will advance his reasons why
the Tlden and Hendricks ticket should be elected.
A both Of these Young men are pupils and kn1w
stwhereof they speak, " the discussion will be
highly interesting, and doubtless very Instructive
, 1876-10-22
LAKE.
A HEEK'S PROGRESS.


Events have been very successful in keeping
the even tenor Of their way in this town Of high
ambitions and numerous elections. Every man
seems to have resolved himself intoa ful1-dedged
politician, and the arguments pro and con for
various candidates are freely urged and t1ereely
combated. So far only two Of the disputants
have found it necessary to resort to knock
DOWN. arguments in order to give sufficient
force to the views entertained by them.
The rally contemplated by the Republicans OF
the town on Thursday evening last was drown
ed out By the rain, and postponement was
favorable evening, when u display will be made
that will reflect credit upon the party In the town
Judge Mitchell ought to perform one duty for the
pariSay and the Lake Shore & Rock Island Rail :
road and that is to see that the ordinance oi the
town against the blowing Of steam whistles @ Is
rst street going south or Fifty ninth street going
north the engineers blow their whistles and go
tearing along between those two streets the dls
ancc OF mile, with such internal screechi9s that
nII nervous people are wild with agony and Demo-
cratic ward meetings are put to blush:
The South Park Commissioners would aga largely
to the security OF peasuredrivers on Pavilion Park.
Yay if they wonld establish regulation that all
passenger trains On the Lake Shore, ROCK Island.
and Fort Wayne Roads should stop beiore crossing
the Parkway. Such regulation would also greatly
Increase the facilities of residents Of the city for
getting to the South Parks.
Evidences Of returning prosperity in the matter
of new buildings meet the eye in erery quarter OF
the town, and real estate men smile quiefly as
they contemplate better times, and confidently pre-
dict that Lake will see the back OF hard times
broken by next spring.
The Methodist Society OF Englewood ore con
graduating themselves that the Conference dld 60
we'll by them rs to send so able and experienced
minister as the ReY. S. Brobrige, who comes Win
the best Of references, and will be received with
q hearty welcome by his flock. The Rev aaron
Gnrney. VINO has been pastor Of the church for the
last three years, leaves for his new field ct labor
with the warmcst friendship OF oil bis people ano
Others with whom he has been assocfatea.
With the advent Of cool weather and long even
ings the society season is becoming active. Ths
Terpsichorcan Club have started OF with EeneWeo M
nctiyity on the slight fantastic toe, while the
Engleyood Literary Society will begin the v5nter's
, 1876-10-22
DAY-DREAMS.

Waking dreams arc pleasant,
For they come at will.
Wotlld we hear q bird sing.
Call, and he will trill
Shall We visit mountain,
Or rest on the lea:
Only close your eyelids.
Look, and yon may see.
Will you hear soft music:
viii you vio1ets smellf
Come into this garden.
Orpheus' own dell.
Do you long for lov'd ones
Gone from you for ayee
Call back time when they were
Near you day by day.
Thus you may live dream-1ife, -
Life 50 sweet, yet sad,
For you must wake some time,
Be you lass or lad
, 1876-10-22

As arcntleman stepped into New York drug
shop and called for = glass of soda-water. the
boy Boy 1t h the fountain iokineiy asked, "Wnl you
have ay in it?'' ':Yes, sr," said the map
promptly. The boy scoopcd one off the wall,
and dropping it in the sirup drew on the water,
the like. but before be. could withdraw it the
stranger str n' seized the glass and swallowed the
beverage, fly and all, remalking as he wiped his
mouth, slI'd a swallowed that Il it had been an
elephant, rather'n have q boy with no hair on
his lin get the best Of me-"
, 1876-10-22
KENOSHA.
RURAL THEATR1CALS.

sneeta. Correspondence ef The Tribune.
EprosuA. Oct. 91.-What with the natural
chonres incident to fall weather it has been our
fortune to enjoy during the last few days, and
the eyer-iucreas;ng excitement in local politics.
thfa week has not been unlike It's pfeoecessof
, 1876-10-22

the residence on Saturday nt IL o'clock q. M
The shortsighted policy of the Railroad Company
modations to the suburban travelling public will,
If pcrscrered in, depopnlate the suburbs. Inc
crying want just now is later train from the CITY
The last one out now leaves at 0:45 p m, and
Saturday nights, when it is needed more than any
other night in the week, there is none at al me
Company can scarcely reaize the npititnae 1n a o.
Blaine, and all the sinners on the Wisconsin Di.
vision must remain unconvcrted, being denied the
privilege Of hearing Moody and sansey Some
that th''i here A they arc totally debsTFed rom
attending The Social iitesy tn;,x and Fsgos Ss2 s'
ready removed to the city for that reason and II IS
reported that others are soon to follow. Dr. Dodge
has removed to Gilman, in this State where ne
sion. He will prove valuable acquisition 70 his
new place o: residence in both his social ano pro-
~ Ms. Keasor, % ii Chicago, and her friend Mrs:
Anderson, Of Newark, y: J., were the guests Of
friends here on Wednesday last.
The ways of Methodist Conferences are mystel;
fondly hoped that the venerable and good Elder
Boring would be returned to his late charge iof
another year, hnt they are doomed to bitter as,
appointment The only consolation to oe salneu
IN the whole matter is, that their loss is the great
gain Of the Dixon Street Church.
Another attempt was made on THURSDAY nlGnt 70
lars succeeded in efecting an entrance out o. o.
tained no booty, the agent having, as s hls
custom, removed everything Of value to place OF
safety.
The Bev. s1r. Young will preach this morning at
Fullerton Avenue Church
Mf. Moorehouse. tho evangelist, gaTe an lnter ;-
View Friday afternoon at the residence OF Md
B, Waller.
Lake View is to have three voting precincts this
election. much to the satisfaction Of the AaFens-
wood people who have objected much IN days gone
The New York herald., 1876-10-28

BRENTANO, THE NEWSMAN.

SKETCH OF A sELFMADE MAS--A FORTUNE or
HALF MILLION THE RESULT OF INDUSTRY
INTERESTING TALK ABOUT NEWSPAPERS.
Dclmonico is tho leading gastronomic and Brentano
tho leading literary purveyor of New York Each one
began hts career humble way, and by force Of
character. by pcrss,ency of purpose. uniform cour-
csy OF manner and exclusive attention to the business
OF his speciality honorable IN tho com
mun,ty. While Dcmonico caters for the physical
Brcntano supplies tho mental necessities OF the man.
Zach in his sphere has grown into an indispensable
Institution OF the city, and both equally well known
A HERALD reporter dropped into Mr. Bren,ano's
news emporium last evening as tho business OF tho
day coming 10 close, md inquired, '.wcll, Mr..
Brcntano, how goes the HERALD At tho reduced
ngurc?"
Mr.. BaxSrASo--It goes, indeed very weli--botter
than ever The HERALD would sell at nvc cents as well
the other papers at three. but that Is three,
why tho other papers have got to look out for the
locomotive when the bell rings II tho HERALD wasn't
OF account in this city gou wouldn't have heard
the ncwsdcalcrs making such fuss about the rcduc-
ton. There was no fuss whom tho World and Epensng
Post came down TO three cents.
REpoRrER--You have said the Sun Is last on your
lis, in regard to salcs How is that?
Mr. BRExrAyo-Weli. my customers are chiefly from
the fashionable avenues around here and they look
upon the Sun rather a low paper--the organ of
mechanics, laborers, &C. These arstocrat;c folks
wouldn't thirk Of taking tho sun. It's queer pre-
jud icc. but such is the fact Tho reduction OF tho
HERALD must operate 10 some extent on the crcuIa-
ton OF the San.
gEroRrTR-How does the World stand.
Mr.. BaEsrASo--rho World, though reduced to three
cents is ono OF these indefinite and milk aud water
sheets, bcsdes lacking tho fuIncss Of that the
others havc, that you canv well toll where stands
and II is hard TO place the World Our customers for
that paper arc chieny lew old respectable gentlemen
The New York herald., 1876-10-28
PIGEON SHOOTING.


cur CONTEST OF THE LONG ISLAND SHOOTING
CLUB.
The regular monthly contest at pigeon shooting for
the Champion Cup OF tho Long Island Shooting Club
took place yesterday on the club grounds, the
maica Plank road. The attendance OF members to
witness The shooting was very good, tu, the number
Of contestants fell short o the average. The day
no, favorable for or except to export shooters Tho
air was chilly, and strong wind caused the birds,
which unusually good, to ny swiftly from tho
trap and generally IN straight line. The cup
siuliy defended by The holder Mr. Radin, max.
ine Tho ionrth time he has II IN the contests
oi this year
SUMMARY.
GROUNDS THE LosG ISLAND SnoorI.G CLrB,
JAMAICA PLANK ROAD Dor 81, 1876 Tenth monthly
contest Tor Champion Cup TO be shot Tor. open all
members at seven BIRDS each. 25 yards rise, 80 yards
boundary; Long Island Club rules
The New York herald., 1876-10-28

A. d Browns b. b. Paladin. years. by Lexington,
dam Garland loa IDS .fhchecl y
J. 3. Wilson'S b. h. Tom oNei,, years, BY Light
ning, dam Zingara lOs lbs .fWiiliams q
John Rodegap's b. Lady Mac, 3years. bv Hnrrah.
dam Louise, ~ bs.............-....-., iHeneouj
ID. J crouse's b. ( Modoc aged. by Revolver. dam
iady Pickaway. l0l lbs. .tHsrgood
Geo. 1. Lorillard's ch c. warlock, years. by War
Dance. dam rndine l02 lbs. .tsmnhl 0
7. Is. and ". ~ Davis ch. C. Kerny, years, BY
Cures. dam by Red Eye. SIS ibs........D Brown 0
T.me-2:45A.
SAnx DAy--TuEp x R.cE.-Bowie Stakes, for all agcs /;
800 cntrnnce, han iorte nye or more subscribers 10
hli II three more start the cub 10 add 81 900 tor
rst horse $500 % Tho second who also receives $500
out OF stakes naidens allowed, n three years old.
lbs. tour years old, lbs u i've years old and up
ward, ~ lbs Four-mile heats
u. J. Cronse's b. G. Add, years. by Revolver,
dam skyight, los lbs. .tHayward) ]
b. q. Thomas h. Hcreiog, years by Aus
lra'ian dam Dixie, q5 5lOs............ tBarretr q
u. McDaniels ch. h. Big sandy. years, by Aus
traiian, dam Genevra, los lbs. .tSpiman dis.
T.. A. Ciabaugh's b. h. Plceoo, years, by Con
cord, dam Maudina, ia lbs. holloway dis
Time, 80 l4-':i2G
The price Of the HERALD oday and henceforh W,u ~
ftr>s