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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09
Political journalism.

Joe Howard in Philadelphia Times.
Politics and journalism don't har-
monte in New York. Let us look
at the lista moment. Horace Greeley
tried it. He was near the head Of
his profession, but ambition bit him
and-well, where is he now? The last
time | saw him he was crazy on the
subject of election. After that | saw
what remained" of him in a casket
in the City Hall. Tilden sat on a sofa
at the side of the large room through
which the people passed, and gave me
from memory little sketches of the
deathbed of each President, each
Vice President and each Secretary oil
State. The next was Henry j. Ray
mond. II he had been contented to
be az editor what a power he might
have become. We all remember his
political career and its end. lie could
60 no higher. AS editor of the
Times he was influential. As Con
gresham he was nothing. The two
Brooks brothers tried it, too. The
consequence was they never amounted
to more than a respectable average.
They we're $3.50 editors and so Sc
politicians. Thomas Kinsella, editor
of the Brooklyn Eagle, as such can
do what he pleases with the polite
ians in Brooklyn, but when he be-
came a politician himself and went
to Congress he cut himself in twair
and lost half his influence. Then
seeing his error, he went back to hi
first love again. Ben Wood, as editor
Of the News, was a man Of conse
quence until be went to Congress
The men who stick to their trad,
succeed. Journalists who write ant
work for their papers acquire fame
cash, influence and comfort. Thos
who attempt to ride two horses hay.
to straddle too far, and, Of course
split sooner or later.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

THERE is some talk that Mr.,
Samuel j. Tilden has an idea Of be-
coming a candidate for Governor Of
New York. Why not? lie did more
to break up rings and official robbery
than any Governor they ever had, and
whilst pretty we'll up in years he seems
to be in good health and enjoying a
very sound state of mind, Then, il
elected, he might be in the line o.
promotion for the higher position t.
which he was elected over four years
ogo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09
Narrow-gauge.
Reeds GiiEdge Toni royents malari
slanord. AIcorn and Gibbs.

Saturdays Comet contains an able
letter from Hon. e. Stafford, of
jackson, refusing to support the King
amalgamation ticket and avowing a
determination to support the Demo
cratic headed by Lowry. Judge
Stafford has been a life long and con-
sistent Republican and is a man Of
ability and high standing. The letter
gives strong reasons to show why
neither he nor any other Republican
is bound to support the fusion ticket.
One is that it is not prOiessedly and
aVowedly a Republican ticket, and
that he will not fight under false
colors. Another is that he is a mar
of peace and opposed to a campaign
begun with bravado and violence.
Having seen the proof sheets before
the letter had gone to press, Messrs
w. II. Gibbs and II. j. Alcorn, bott
we'll known and prominent member
Of the Republican party Of Mississippi
also appended to and published theil
own Endorsement of the views and de
termination Of Judge Stafford in term
as decided and emphatic as himself
They will all support Robert Lowr!
as their choice of the candidates in tn,
field.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

The Hymeneal Guild, a branch of
the Southwestern Benefit Guild, Of
which Judge John i. T. Sneed is the
President, was organized at the Max
we'll House last night by Edward Ste
ger, twenty-five young men being pres
emit. The Guild is intended for the
benefit of manageable persons. The
payment of $1,000 is insured if one
should not get married in four years,
after which, if the member still be uH-
married, be pays nominal dues until
that occurs. If the person marries at
the expiration of four months he re-
ceives one-twelfth Of the amount
eight month two-twelfth, and so on to
the end of four years. Nashville
American.
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ST. Annes female AOadsmy. MsmrhIs.

THIS institution Is delightfully."- situated in
i n retired and healthy part Of tho city of
Memphis, commanding the advantage Of
town and country. The entire surroundings
breathe an air of peaceful seclusiOn, which
ever exerts so powerful an influence over the
moral, physical and intellectual life. The
course Of study embraces the various branches
Of a solid and useful education. In the regu-
lar English course, the pupils on entering are
ranked according to their proficiency in Or
biography, Grammar and Arithmetic. Par
ticular attention is given TO Sacred and Pro-
fame History, Rhetoric and Composition.
Latin and French enter into the regular
course, A portion Of time Is allowed Il each
pupil for plain and ornamental NeedlewOrk,
Shell, Flowers, etc. Terms per Session, pay-
able half. yearly invariably In advance-for
board and tuition in all branches taught in
tho highest schools, Plain Sewing. Marking,
etc.. Bod, Bedding, Stationery and Washing.
500 and SID, according 10 the age or class OF
the pupil Special terms when several mem
bers Of the same family attend the school. No
allowance 10 maze for partial absence or With
cept In case Of serious OF prOtracted illneN.
ExTAAs-German. italian, etc., each el2;
Music on Piano and use Of instrument, $50;
Drawing and Water Oolors. $40; ON Painting,
so; Embroidery and Ornamental Work, $40;
lac Of Library, 50; Dancing and Oalisthenios
At professors charges;y Vocal Music In class IS;
Private Lessons, SIS. Board por month during
vacation, n spent at the Academy, washing,
ETC., SIS. Medicine and physicians fees will
form extra charges. Terms for day pupils, So,
81, IS or s. per month. For further p%articu-
lars apply to the LADY SUPERIOR.
lol -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

Dr.. E. C. WRsr's NERVE BRAIN TREAT-
MENT; a specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Com
vulsiens, Nervous Headache, Mental bepres-
sion, Loss Of Memory, Spermatorrhoa, lmpo;
teney, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age, caused by oyer-exertion, self abuse, or
oYer-indulgonce, which leads to misery decay
and death. One box will cure recent cases'
One dollar a box, or six bexes for 1--WE. dollars;
sent By mail prepaid on receipt Of price. We
| guarantee six boxes TO cure any case. WIN
each order received By US for six boxes, accom-
| panied with Eve dollars, we will seRd the put
sbaser our written guarantee 10 return the
money IL the treatment does not effect g cure
| Guarantees issued only by A.. RENkEkI q
| CO, Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 40 Main
| street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders By mail VIII
] receive prompt attention. hxxxiiii5ad&E
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he of o 0 Cheer.

There is one remedy which has prov
ed itself to be a priceless boon and a
true friend to suffering humanity. 1t
has saved thousands of nervous, deoil.
itatcd, headaching mortals to lives Of
usefulness and the full enjoyment Of
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injustice if you fail to try this excel
lent medicine. You will find it a per-
feet panacea for all your troubles.
In a few weeks time your shattered
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a natural and lhealthful condition, all
symptoms of dyspepsia and indigestion
disappear, and the possibility Of par
alysis, apoplexy, and other disorders
that lead to sudden death, will be re-
moved forever. This m~eritOrious
compound is q preparation Of Iron
and essential Vegetable tonics. 1t is
the only preparation Of Iron that does
not give headache or blacken the
teeth. 1t is called Browns Iron Bit
ters. Demand it of your druggist,
and take no substitute. 1t will give
the greatest satisfaction, for its effects
are lasting, and not temporary, as is
the case with alcoholic preparations.
Browns Iron Bitters contain no alco.
hol.- Enquirer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09
A TeDncsSeean who Escaped the
APaches.

NASHVILLE Ametlcuhi otn.l
First Lieutenant VIM. H. Carter,
reported as one of the victims Of the
APACHE massacre, was appointed to
West Point in 1868 by Andrew john
son while President. He is a son of
the late Samuel j. Carter, for sixty
years a resident Of Nashville, and
formerly a member of the Legislature
Of this State. Cassius NJ. Clay, Of
Kentucky, is his uncle by marriage.
His sister, Mrs. Laura G. Holloway,
OF Brooklyn, was united with him in
the work of bringing up their brothers
aud sisters. One of his brothers is at
present in the Naval Academy. Later
dispatches are to the effect that he was
not among those of General Carr's
command who fell.
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Friday Evening, sept. ., 1851.
rHE PRESS AND THE REpUD1ArrON1Srs

IHE PkEbb AND n AIlUNIaIS
The Low Tax men do not arouse a
great deal Of indignation at their
meetings. For all the blowing and
trumpesing the people of Tennessee
do not respond to agitation. The
amount Of windy passion expended by
the few clamorers who are anxious for
an opportunity to turn jack from the
bottom, would refect more credit
upon the blowers il the blast were in
a better cause. The enterprise dis
played in Misrepresentation would be
of some account turned to an energetic
research after truth. The lonely por-
ton of the press devoted to agitation
has sought for countenance and com.
pauy by Misrepresentation Of the press
of the State. They have not SCRUBBED
deliberately to declare a complete
revolution of the press of the State.
We have carefully examined the press
Of the State and we fail to find where
they have made a single gain of a
paper which has not been heretofore
on the Low Tax side. Notably two
Of the boosted exceptions were among
the earliest promoters Of the repudia-
ton movement and never hearty sup
porters OF any ticket adverse TO that
movement. With triAing and unim.
portant exceptions the press Of the
State staRds where it did before
They have published a list Of Their
press which has called forth cOrrec-
tions from the papers thus placed ii
bad company, aud altogether they are
having a rough task with agitation
and the effort to keep themselves il
c~ountenance by Misrepresentation tn,
position Of other papers.--[Nashvill
American.
OF course all who do not throw VI
their caps for Gessler and cry out
"HurrahSCor 1908" "hurrah for cou
pons and pledge brokers" are "Repu
diatiOnists" (big r. 1t has neye
been disputed that the New York syn
dictate, that got through on speculatio
at a higher rate Of settlement than tn
real bondholders expected, sent dow
the bill to be passed, with men an
money TO back it. This was a publ
secret at Nashville, while the bi
was pending. Those who DO not o.
prove Of such methods being Gu
ployed to settle a great questic
and do not express the
enthusiastic appreciation are classift
as Regulators. This paper is certail
ly Repudiator in that sense; we a
in favor Of repudiating the means ar
the men as well as the act where.
this infamous piece Of leg.
latiOn vas accomplished. Al
if the High Tax organs really belle
thatthe people approve the actlet The
quit urging hat the 1908 acc
advanced on the docket Of the S
preme Court aud stan | of until t
question can come before the peol
upon its own merits free from all c
tanglements Of national politics.
to the position of the press, we OIL
know that a list of thirty-niDe pap,
disappearing the lOO-act was pu
lished and hal with possil
an exception or two it v
correct. The other side took espec
care not to publish that list as it 4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

BosToN Post: Malone, Of Virginia,
expects TO have the votes of $4,000
Republicans, white and black, aud
10000 Readjusters for his ticket,
and thus elect it by about 1900
majority. On the other hand, Major
Daniel expects the votes of $1,000
Democrats, 5000 white Republicans
aud 1900 Repentant Republicans,
which would elect him by about 5000
majority. The lord only knows
which Of these men viii be disap-
pointed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

BLTrER late than never. Governor
Hawkins mas received a response to
his funeral circular. D. W. Bushy.
bad, principal chief of the Cherokee
Nsii0a. wrote from Talequah, under
dGie q Sepssmber LIST, saying that he
had received the Governors letter,
and heartily approved the holding Of
memorial services in the event of the
death Of our beloved President. Chiei
Bushyhead, however, expresses the
hope and fervent wish that the Presi
dent may be spared.
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tome prevents maluria
Inconvenience Of Being IA HUI.
mOrIRt.


Bret Harte's peculiar horror is the
poem that made his reputation-"The
Heather Chinee." To a friend who
once made a quotation from it in lis
hearing he said IF you love me
never mention Heather Chinee in my
hearing. If die young it will of that
miserable washerwoman. He is my
nightmare and my daymare. | can
not get rid of him, 60 where | will.
and he springs up like a jack-in-a-box.
With some people l have to be polite
and listen to all they have to say on
the subject; but l feel that | know
you well enough to cry out spare mel
| am willing and pleased to talk Of
any of my stories and even any
other poems are not unpleasant
to my ear but the Monaghan
will kill me yet. Why, do you
know, they have actually set it to mu-
sic-a frightful dirgel A young LADY
insisted upon chanting it to me, the
other night, and | had to listen pa
tiently, instead of following my incli-
nation, which was to tear the music
into a thousand pieces, and dance up
and down on the keyboard of the
piano. 1t was enough to drive me
mad. My friends think that they are
paying me a huge compliment by max
ing constant quotations from the diff,
ferent verses. They will poke me in
the ribs and say, That for ways that
are dark, and wink at me as they say
His smile it was childlike and bland.
l thought l would get away from i
by coming east, but the pigtailed
nightmare pursuesme."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

THE distance from Washington to
Long Branch over the route travelled
by the President is 234 miles or about
as far as from Memphis to Nashville,
1t is 40 miles from Washington to
Baltimore, rs miles from Washington
to Havre de Grace, 1OS miles to Viii
mington, LBS miles to West Philadel'
phia and 70 miles from West Philadel'
phia via Monmouth Junction to LonG
Branch.
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HOwgate's Career in Washington

OnlOako lflDunt.l
Captain Howgate is a fugitive officer,
late 10 the employment Of the United
States, in its Signal Service Depart
ment. He has left the service and
the country at one and the same time,
in company with a woman mot his
wife, and has abandoned his wife and
family, leaving them in utter destitu-
ton. He has stolen from the United
States Treasury 100000, and lett his
bondsmen $4,000 short. 1t nov ap-
pears as a wonderful thing, Of course,
that he could have stolen so much
money without being detected The
authorities stand with eyes aghast, as
il it were something marvellous that a
man who was his own disburser
and auditor could have taken 50
much money without exposure, though
the most ordinary and dunderheaded
thief in the world, who had no cheeks
upon him, could have accomplished
the same feat just as easily and skill
fully as Captain Howgate. 50 the fur.
tive Captain took half a million dol.
lars, and might have taken more hat
he been so disposed, or had there beer
any more to take. Having taken Tho
money, he proceeded to dispose Of il
by setting up an elegant establishment
for a mistress in Washington, wherl
he spent his time, to the neglect o
his wife and children, who were left 4
shift for themselves as best they could
He made no concealment of his shame
nor did the mistress upon whom h
was lavishing the stolen money, no
did he think it unmanly nor sh.
unwomanly TO taunt the wifi
and insult her by denying all he
claims upon her husband and hi
support At last, after a long an'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

The opinion of prominent bankers,
given through the New York Herald,
is that, though the gold imports this
season will probably be very large,
they will not equal the enormous
figures of last year or of 1879. The
balance of trade is still thought to be
SO largely in favor of this country
that prosperity will continue in spite
of the damage by drought to western
crops.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

pearod in the McMinnville New Era,
but!if they will get up a list Ofthe pa
,pers in the State that unqualihedly
indorse the act or desire to see it en-
forced we will publish that list in large
tvna
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09
Summer SauntGTilgS
IN
Northern Wisconsin

ISSUED BY THE WISCONSIN CENTRAL
i Railway, which will be sent FREE to any
person addressing JAMES BARKER, Gene al
Passenger Agent, Milwaukee, Wisconsln'
full information regarding the finest Summer
Resort Region in America, send for the ex-
uis iteIy illustrated work.
The book Is delightfully."- written, and Is a
record OF those wis have tasted the sweets OF
Iris mRenifcent summer and health-resort
region.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

Premature Loss Of the Hair
May be entirely prevented by the use
Of Burnett's COcoaine.
The superiority of Burlett's Flavor
ing Extracts consists in their perfect
purity Of strength.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

The Improved Industrial Dwellings
Company Of London has just paid a 5
per cent dividend, and it is stated that
the death rate on their premises was
is z only in the thousand, against 3d.
10 London generally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

The subscription price Of the
DAILY PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per
annum and SOC per month for less
than one year. The WEEKLY
LEDGER is 81 per annum-postage
free. Payable in advance invsria-
bly,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

Mr.. James A. Weatherford, Of
Springfield, Ohio, says: Browns Iron
Bitters cured me Of the worst case
Of dyspepsia a man ever had. The
muscles of my stomach, liver and
bowels now seem so strong. | believe
| could almost digest petrifed cheese.
| recommend it to all who suffer as
did"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

THE State and County Taxes for the year
Il 1881, amounting to IS cents on the 100 dol
lars worth Of property, and n poll tax of 81,
are nav due and the books are now open in
my Office for collection. These taxes. will be-
come delinquent on the LIST day Of November
hands Of the Constables and Sheriis all taxes
unpaid on that date. Il. l.. MCGOWAN,
County Trustee for Shelby County
September 9Th, 1881. 8 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09

The best preventive Of consumptive
diseases Of the lungs, bowels or kid
neys is Browns Iron Bittcrs. II
checks all decay.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09
to DeTinquents.

INTERESTED parties will please take no
i tiee that on and after September 10th, 1851,
bills will be filed in the OhaneeTy Court % en-
force the lien for State and County Taxes
date. C.WBATHERFORD,
14gQ Agent and Back Tax Collector.
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neer Anacts the Kihnerr

And it may seriously interfere with
the health unless promptly counter
acted, and for this purpose Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has no
equal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09
RAlLRO ID AND TELEGRAPHs
Their Valuation by the State A.
sessOrs--Au Increase Of Over
3,OOO,OOO.
Nashville American, T..

NuhHNlllo AmeIiVdht ii
The State Board Of Railroad and
Telegraph Assessors have completed
their labors. The following is a list
of the telegraph and railroad property
assessed in the State:
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MISS C0NWAY'S SCHOOL
ll Re.Open Monday, October Sd, 1881.

I N order to give themselves the best possible
excellent Quincy methods, Miss Conway, Mits
Lewellyn and MissAcree will spend the month
of September in theBoston andQuincy schools.
When they return, it will be to bring TO the
Memphis people and their children the very
best that this country affords. Anyone wiah-
ing to communicate with the Principal in tho
meantime, may do go by addressing her at 6lS
fremont Street, Boston, Macs. Circulars CON-
tanning full particulars may be had Mt tho
bookstores on and after September 10Th. 3&
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T. WHTTMOKE
PzNEhAsr Al Rwsr5Eag

catered ~ PsHssss q nsaFAA. Isaa'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-09
II GU R. II

The leading Scientists OftO-day asf0s
that most diseases are caused by disordefad
Kidneys or Liver. If. therefore, the Kidneys
and Liver are kept in perfect order, perfect
health will be the result. This truth has only
been known a short time and for years people
suffered great agony without being able 10
End relief. The discovery of Warmers bafo
Kidney and Liver Cure marks a new era in
the treatment Of these troubles. Made from
a simple tropical leaf Of rare value, it cen-
taing lust the elements necessary TO nourish
and invigorate both Of those great organs,
and safely restore and keep them in order. II
Ii aPOSkTIVE Remedy for all the diseases
TINT cause pains in the lower part ofthe body
for Torpid Liver, Headaches, Jaundiee,
Dizziness, Gravel, Fever. Ague, Malarial
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Liver and Urinary Organs.
II Is an excellent and safe remedy for fe-
males during Pregnancy. IL will control
Me~nsiruatiOn and Ia Invaluable for Leucor-
rhma or Falling of the Womb.
As a Blood Purifier 1t is unequaled, for II
cures the organs that MAKE the blood.
This remedy, which has done such wondersi
is put up in the LARGEST SIZED BOTTLE
of any medicine upon the market, aud is sold
by Druggists and all dealers at el.20 per bot
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SAFE DIABETES CURE. It is a POSITIVE
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48xxxiiiil8
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Weekly Public Leuger

Published every Tuesday ct u per AnnuE;
SIX months, COO; three months, 100 lin Id
Vanoel. Postage free.
DAILY-S per year; SOC per month for less
Communications upon subjsot Of general
interest 10 the Pablo are a. al times accept
able.
RATES OF ADVKRTIsINe IN DAILY;
GIFst insertion s,,,', HS per square
Cor one weak. 500 .
Tor two weeks. 500
three week.. /:
Zone month, ~
additional SQUARE, 4W
RATRS o ADVERTISING IN WEEKLY
kifst insertion, aS PET saaArs
Displayed advertisements win be charged
According 70 the HFAon occupied, ~ above
ntes-thsrs being twelve lines Of sohdNPe 70
the inch.
Eight lines Of ~nOnparsll. solid, constitutes
10 regular advertisers We sEsr Superior n.
ucsments, beth ~ 10 rates Of cAArEsl hnd
manner 0f d~isplAyinr their taEcfL
Notices In LEGAL column i2sartea fer tWe1g
egnts Per line for saeh inl1rica-
Eatiess Of dsssAI E-a marriages tEsou
eats Per Ina.
AnbiISf "a s1rsr1isi-r Az Ora uh11 Hz-
FGctai k-d F2yBAls q zEuk11-
All steert. WtE11W E11 fuE1nW 60 cEhE-
lee, nrgt hs s23rusBss %
Il WHTTMOKE
PzktIhsr E-s PrTsria1aF.
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LEDGER job printing Office, 10 Mad.
son street,
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PROPOSALS

WILL be received uatil September 10th
w Tor furnishing material and building
School House OF Augusta, Woodruff c unity,
Ark, according to plans and Specifications to
be seen at SA Main street. The right to reject
IS W N. WILKINSON & co.
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Money, YaIuabIes and Merchandise
Shipped Daily with Messengers.
II. @. FISHER,
Superintendent Southern Express Company.
10
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LEDGER Bindery, 10 Madison,