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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
Any Woman May Have
 A Lovely Complexion
Facial Beauty Easily Improved and
 Preserved.

The large crowds at the toilet goods department of Loveman. Joseph X Loeb store in Birmingham the past week were occasioned by the sale of that wonder ful beautiher Madame Rupperts world renowned face bleach, at the greatly re dnced price of D cents per bottle. AL this low cost anyone can afford it's remark able benefits.
 Face bleach is that marvellous remedy which removes effectually all freekes, pimples. blaekheads oiliness, wrinkles not caused by facial expression and bright ems. beautifies and clears any muddy or saflow complexion. It thoroughly eleanses the skin. rendering it soft clear anu smooth. preventing tan and sunbnrn. II used occasionally one cannot become wrinkled or ones skin diseolored or dls= eased.
 Madame Ruppert's face bleach IS the original preparation of it's kind. and has been continuously used in America anu Europe for quarter of century.
 The sale at Loveman, Joseph x Loep will be continued this week. It is partle- ularly timely. for at this season of the year the skin will quickly respond 10 cleansing which will stimulate 1t ana re- vfve it's natural functions Face bleach IS the perfect preparation for this purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
Enuineer Is Saved.

Huntsville. April 25.-(Special) )--Wiliiam H McAnnally of this city, engineer on the Newsboy of the Southern railroad, was brought here last night having been painfully bruised and badly shaken up in the derailment of his train The train struck a tree tl.at had been blown across the track. MT. McAnally's colored fire man was also painfully bruised.
 The accident and a washout yesterday delayed traffic between Huntsville and Memphis all day yesterday and there was not a train here from the west until g O clock last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
NEW POLITICAL MOVE.
southerners Are Called To Meet To
 Discuss Presidency.

New York, April 25.--All southern FITS residing in New York will be in vited soon to attend meeting. the hvowed object of which will be to ex- press a sentiment in favor of placing I southerner upE the democratic na- tional ticket. A committee to arrange the gathering was chosen at a prlvate dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria tonight.
 Those present included L. W. Has keIl. vice president of the Southern Oil company: Maj Edward Owen, com mander of the Confederate Veterans camp of New York; Dr. Johner Barclay Borne and Attorney John P. East.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
DEAD AT AMITE CITY.
Two Whites and Eighteen Negroes
 Complete the List.

New Orleans, April 25-(Special.) )-Staff correspondents of the New Orleans Item put the exact number of known dead in Amite City at two whites and IS negroes. Three hundred are hurt, some will die One negro from Amte City died in the Charity hospital here this evening. The property loss is half a million, most of 1t uninsured, The fury of the tornado lasted only about two minutes.
 The Items staff men at Purvis, Miss. reports GO deaths at sunset in that town. Twenty are white and 40 are negroes. The town is devastated and there are grave doubts that it will ever be rebuilt The Insurance on it's property amounts to only $3O,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
SUNS RAYS REVEAL
 ALBERTVILLE'S WOES
CONTINUED FORM PAGE 1.)

of this city spent the day in the Mountain City and worked heroically in behalf of the hundreds of sufferers
 This was Tag Day in Gadsden under the auspices of the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church. Directly following the news of the Albertvile disaster the ladies announced that the proceeds of the day would be donated to the sufferers of the neighborng city. The young ladies worked hard all day and as a result something over S200 was realized for the relief of the storm sufferers. Tomorrow there will be a meeting of the Associated Charities and some further action will be taken looking toward the relief of those wno have been left destitute as a result of the storms destruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mary Ann Roberts,

Mrs. Mary Ann Roberts, wife of T. w.. Roberts, died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock at the family residence, 1O9 Sixty fourth street, Woodlawn, after an illness of seven months. Mrs. Roberts was 52 years of age, and is survived by her husband, four sons and two daughters The sons are Messrs. Bert, Harry, Arthur and Frank Roberts, and the daughters, Mrs. Joe Day and Miss Ruth Roberts. Funeral services will be held this aft ernoon at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
Homes Are Destroyed.

Guin, April 25.-(special) )-Yesterday afternoon, about 1 o'clock a cyclone struck the western part of Guin, destroy ing several residence, but no one was in- iured Timbers and some contents Of residences destroyed two miles southwest of town were blown here. The storm travelled in a northeasterly direction. Among the homes destroyed are those of I. D. Westbrook, l.. D. Littleton, J. J.. Kuvkendall, Dan Sizemore and George Peoples
 Both chimneys to the home of Joe Green. near town, was blown down. The cooking stove was blown from the house and deposited in the yard, leaving the house standing and practically uninjured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
AT HIGH MOUND.
Several Persons, Including Children
 Are Reported Dead.

Gadsden, April 25.-(Special)-It is re- ported that several persons were killed in yesterdays storm at High Mound, seven miles north of Altoona. heavy property loss is also reported in this Vicn- ity The reported dead are W. w. Weav- CT Dave Stanfield and several Stanfield children.
 It is said that four persons were killed at Horton, near High Mound, but the names have not been learned here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
Mrs. MoIIie Smith.

It has developed that the corpse being held at the Gaudin company undertak- ing parlors is that of Mrs. Mollie Smith, an aunt of Charles Culley, instead of his wife. Mrs. Smith was injured in the storm at Bergens Thursday afternoon and died on the train en route to Birmng- ham. Charles Culley is lying at the Hill man hospital badly injured. Arrange ments for the burial of Mrs. Smith have not yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
I. T. snaw & Son. undertaksr..
Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace C. Johns. Manager.
Plenty of Work

The panic stopped the progress of many of Birminghams contemplated improve ments. Yet, Elmwood cemetery has kept steadily on, and is rapidly being trans formed into the most beautiful perpetual care lawn cemetery in the south. Elm wood sells lots all sizes and prices. and on easy terms. Both phones for informa- ton 4-24-2t-fr-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
c. p. Adams.

The remains of c. P. Adams, who was Killed in the storm at Bergens Thurs day afternoon, were sent to Sterrett, Ala, by the Green Undertaking company for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

For every member of the family.
 We have a very large assortment of Hammocks in all the latest pat terms. The best for the price in the city of Birmingham. You can't afford to miss these. See them. Special prices.
 $4.00 Hammocks, $3.50. s3.50 Hammocks, $2J5.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-15

drain upon his diminishing resources.
He busted himself with efforts to i'm
prove Virignia's system of education and 10
establish the University of Virginia, which
he saw in working order over a year before
lis death. Financial straits compelled him to
sell his valuable library to congress at a
quarter of it's worth, and but for the as
~sistance of friends and the benefit of a public
subscription he would have lost Monticello.
jefferson was buried in the family grave
yard at Monticello, and over him a stone was
placed bearing this inscription prepared by
himself: Here was buried Thomas Jeffer-
son, author of the Declaration of I~ndepen-
dence, of the statutes of Virginia for reli--
gicus freedom and father of the University
of Virginia" The latter institution remains
as one of his greatest monuments; few ex-
presidents have employed the closing years
of life to better purpose.
From the time of Madison's retirement
in 1917 to his death in 1886 he lived on his
Montpelier estate in Virginia, not a great
distance from the home of Jefferson. There
he and Mrs. Madison were almost constantly
entertaining visitors-the house parties at
Montpelier were famous.
During his retirement Mr.. Madison
entertained himself by writing, keeping up
an extensive correspondence. He lent his
services gladly to the Virginia legislature in
completing plans for a revision of the consti-
tuition and was of great assistance to Jeffer-
son in organizing the University of Virginia.
So that Madison, too, was of service to his
country after retiring from the first office in
the land.
A less kindly fate pursued Monroe. AL
though he had received something like
$3.50, 600 in salaries during his long public
career, his last years were embittered by
proverty and the loss of his home at Oak
Hill, Va.
Monroe's last years were pathetic. His
wife died in 1880, and he was left alone in
poor health and wretched poverty. Soon
after the loss of his wife he left Virginia and
made his home with his son-in-law, Samuel
L. Gouverneur, in New York City, where he
died.
John Quincy Adams was one of the few
presidents to return to public life after quit
ting the White House. He was elected to
represent his district in congress, and con-
tinued in that service nearly sixteen years,
until his death. He was one of the hardest
working, most prominent and influential
members of the house of representatives,
and it was on the floor of the house that he
was seized by fatal illness.
Andrew Jackson was enfeebled and
broken in body, although not in spirit, when
he retired from Washington to spend his
last days quietly at his beloved Hermitage"
in Tennessee. Although he refrained from
taking part in public life, he was deeply in
terested in public affairs until the end, and
bFc advfoa mas go,tgbF bu ma from, al ~
of the country.
About five years ago the Ladies' Her
mitage association of Nashville, secured con-
troll OF the old mansion. and restored it to
the condition in which it was at the time of
the generals death.
Except for two years of foreign travel,
1886, Martin Van Buren, lived in dignihed
and apparently happy retirement on his
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-15

SECOND PRIzE-RocK BALLAsTED DoUBLE-TRACK ON UNION
PACIFIC, NEAR LAWRENCE, KAN.
intendent, trainmasters, division engineer, assistant division en-
gineer, supervisor of bridges and buildings, supervisors of signals
order that no details OF the entire operation and maintenance OF the
road may be overlooked and to see that proper remedies are applied
where defects may be noted.
On the recent inspection trip the officials of the Union Pacific
found that road practically double-tracked from Omaha to Kearney,
the only part that is out of commission being the double track
steel bridge at Columbus. This double-Tack work is one which the
Union Pacific has needed probably more than any other road in
the country. A year ago, when the business OF the road was at its
highest pitch, there was practically a blockade, which could have
easily been handled had the double track been completed, or even
completed as much as it is at the present time.
One OF the greatest helps in the movement Of trafnc at this end
of the Union Pacific is the Lane cut-of, which gives three tracks
from Elkhorn to Omaha, the old track via Willard still being in use.
heavy as a year ago, and still there was no blockade, the difference
being the double track, the Lane cutoff and the better preparedness
In the matter of equipment. The continuation of the double track
from Omaha to Kearney gives the Union Pacific one of the best
lines of railroad in the world. BY the system of competition which
is in vogue on the Union Pacific the track is kept in the most ex-
cenent condition.
When E. H. Hartman took over the bankrupt Union Pacific
seven years ago It was q far different railroad from what 1t is today.
MT. Hartman was liked upon more a a hnancier, but he has proven
that he is in reality a railroad builder, for be has taken the old
bankrupt Union Pacific and by the expenditure OF millions of dollars
has made 1t the most perfect money+nakng railroad machine in
the world. Curves have been cut away, grades have been eliminated
and the distance shortened. A double track has been laid over most
Of Nebraska and in places where it was needed most in Kansas and
wyoming until today the Union Pacific Is the wonder of the rail-
road world. So perfect has the track been made that there seems
to be no limit to the length OF the freight trains which are moved
across the state of Nebraska. A train of 100 loaded airs is a COM
mon sight, and when one of these buckingham specials" moves over
the road the railroad men know that the Union Pacific is moving
that immense tonnage at a less per cent Of the gross receipts than
any road in the United States. 1t seems hardly possible. yet 1t is
true as shown by the reports for September that an immense ton
mage was hauled over one division of the Union Pacific at the small
ratio OF II per cent of the gross revenue.
With this magnificent roadbed which the inspectors found on
their recent trip, there is little wonder that Mr.. Hartman is able
to announce that the dividends on Union Pacific will be over 10 per
cent
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-15
What Becomes of Our Presidents

estate, "Lindenwald," near Undertook,
N. Y, after his retirement from the presi-
dcncy. He was known as the sage of
Kinkerhook," and was universally estesmed
by his ~neighbors.
His only temperance in public life was
when he was nominated for president, over
his protest, by the Free Soil party in 1S4S,
receiving enough votes to defeat the demo-
cratic candidate, Lewis Cass, and elect GEN
eral Zachary Taylor.
John Tyler lived an active and useful
life for many years after retiring from the
presidency. He made his home at "Sher-
wood Forest" in Charles City county, Vir-
ginia, and devoted himself to agriculture and
the preparation of addresse upon various
topics, invitations for which were constantly
coming to him.
At the beginning of the troublesome
year of 1861, Mr.. Tyler found himself
elected by his county to the state convention
in Richmond. 1t was his earnest desire to
preserve the union, and he proposed the
peace conference of states, which was held
in Washington in February and of which he
was made president.
Later he was a delegate to the southern
provisional congress, and still later was
elected a member of the confederate house
of representatives, but died before taking
his seat.
James X. Polk lived only a few months
after retiring from the presidency. With
his savings he had purchased a fine old man
sion in Nashville, Tenn, and looked forward
with the greatest pleasure to the hoped-for
long and peaceful life to be spent there.
His constitution, never the strongest,
had become undermined by the work of the
executive Office during the trying times of
the Mexican war, and he fell a speedy victim
to the cholera epidemic that swept Nashville
in the summer of 1849.
Millard Fillmore retired from the presi-
dency in 1853 and in 1856 was nominated
for that Office by the American party, but
gained the electoral vote Of only one state,
Maryland. That campaign closed his par
ticipation in public life and his remaining
years were spent quietly. In 1855 and in
1866 he made trips to Europe, and was re-
ceived with every evidence of esteem on the
part of prominent people.
Franklin Pierce retired to his home at
Concord, N. H., after expiration of his term
and lived there until his death in 1869. His
laSt years were spent under the SHADOW OF
domestic a~fhiction and it is probable he had
not the heart, even If opportunity had Of
fered, for a return to public life. He was
accounted wealthy for those times and eft
a considerable estate.
The only bachelor who occupied the pres
idential chair, James Buchanan, died at his
"Wheatland" farm, near Lancaster. Pa. in
June, 1868. There followed him into his
retirement a widespread opinion that he was
largely responsible for the civil war, and he
spent a considerable part of his later years
writing a vindicauOn OF his policies, which
was published in 1865. under the title,
"Buchanan's Administration"
Andrew Johnson's accidental occupancy
OF the presidential chair did not satisfy him.
1t is true he lived a somewhat secluded life
lCOntinued on Page Four,l
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-15


Mr.. Roosevelt's future seems as
sured. When he leaves the White House
next March he will devote himself for several
months in pursuit of wild game in Africa.
After that he may be expected to engage
in those lines of activity that appeal to a
man of his ardent, active nature. No one
can imagine Mr.. Roosevelt retiring to private
life and becoming a virtual nonentity. He
is bound to do something.
For that reason it is interesting to note
what phases of life have appealed to his
pre- decessors, who, giving up office, have re-
tired to the status of a private citizen. In
other words, What have OR presidents done
in the past after departing from the White
House?
At the conclusion of his second term
George Washington retired gladly to his Vir-
ginia plantation, Mount Vernon, happy in
the expectation of passing the closing days
Of a busy and eventful career in the peace
full pursuits of a farmer.
His fame was too widespread and too
firmly fixed, however, to permit him to re-
main in obscurity. Hundreds of visitors
from all parts of the country, as it then ex-
lsted, and from Europe made pilgrimages to
Mount Vernon, where they were entertained,
as a rule, with all the noted Virginia hospi-
tally.
Less than three years of this happiness
was permitted General Washington-in that
interval, in fact, it was Interrupted by the
unfortunate quarrel with France. When it
seemed that armed conflict with that coun-
Try must come, he was again chosen as COM
mander-in-chie of the American forces.
Fortunately, he was not required to take
the field, and when the threatening storm
blew over he turned gladly to his agricul-
tural pursuits.
George Washington died December IA,
1893, from an attack of acute laryngitis.
His wife, the accomplished and gracious
Martha Washington, survived him but two
years, dying in 1901.
o Adams, the second president, lived
a quarter OF a century after his retirement
from the first Office in the land. He had
lost much of his former popularity and the
chances were that he could not have re-
entered public life in a prominent way even
bad he desired.
Mr.. Adams lived long enough to see his
son, John Quincy Adams, become president.
When his term ended he retired to his estate
at Quincy, Mass, and engaged in agricultural
pursuits. He entertained himself a great
deal by writing, mostly in self-defense.
His last years found him almost in soli-
tude, as his accomplished and helpful wife
died in 1918, and his son was actively en-
gagged in his public duties. He died July A,
1895, the same day that witnessed the de-
perture of his great political rival. Thomas
Jefferson.
Jefferson. Madison and Monroe owned
estates in Virginia, to which they retired
after leaving the presidency. Both Jefer-
son and Monroe were badly pinched by pow
erty in their later years; visitors overran
Jenerson's famous estate of Monticello and
his open-handed hospitality proved a heavy
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-15

I do not know how to express my feelings for the happy gift, and l
desire to convey my sincerest thanks to the originator and donator
of this handsome pin. II the management will now offer a prize
to the best man on the Union Pacific; that is, the one with the
greatest number of kids, 1 believe I will be in the race again and
win"
This suggestion was referred to President Roosevelt
Appropriate signs are conspicuously posted on the tool houses
of the sections winning the prizes, and the foreman frequently points
with pride to the board which decorates his tool house; every morn
ing when going after his hand car he is reminded that another in
specton will take place the coming fall and he must not fail to strive
to again merit a prize.
Surprising are the results which have been brought about since
this inspection was first inaugurated, not only in the physical condi-
ton of the property, but the comforts In the homes of employees.
Many of the section foremens houses, in their neatness and comfort,
would now create envy amongst the wives of those whose environ
ments are more favorable.
Occasionally the occupants Of a section house, signal noun
taineer's abode or bumpers residence have a n eye to the beautiful,
as well as internal neatness, and have converted the yard surround
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-15

ing these buildings into a veritable garden spot which will success
fully compete with some of the highly cultivated lawns and gardens
of the enthusiastic gardeners of cities and towns. This is being
encouraged in aTording every opportunity in the way of seeds and
assistance of a gardener who is employed to stimulate and prosecute
Just such work.
The mileage of the Union Pacific covered on the inspection re-
Gently completed was 1851 miles; with second track and sidings
added makes a total of 1913 miles. All of which was gone over by
daylight, consuming twentyone days for the trip, o r an average of
100 inspection miles per day. Starting at 6 a M. each morning and
continuing until sunset approximately twelve hours) means that
the trip was made at an average speed of fifteen miles per hour,
illustrating the thoroughness with which the inspection is made
nothing being overlooked.
The inspection party comprises the following officials; General
superintendent, chief engineer, superintendent motive power and ma
chinery, master mechanic, division superintendent, assistant super
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-15

~ EALMING the value Of the in
centive afforded by competi-
ton no matter in wha serv-
ice or vocation 1t may be,
energetic railroad manage
ments on modern up-to-date railroads
are now encouraging such competition
by a system of annual. inspection, Upon
which is based the awarding of prizes
to the successful competitors.
THE Annual Inspection Train is
Coming!"
How that bit Of information spreads
rapidly from one end OF the o to
the other; how the shovels, picks and
tamping bars Of the section laborer fly
with added zeal; how the station agent
uses extra care in sweeping and clean
ing his depot; how the shop foreman
eagerly inspects minutely the shop
buildings over which he presides, and
how the section foreman's wife tides
up her house, for the officials Of the
road are soon to inspect all of these
and there are prizes to be awarded
The lonely isolated pumper also hears
and puts an extra polish on his engine.
The Union Pacific railroad, with its
motto of Eternal Vigilance is the
Price of Safety" and carrying out its
policy of utilizing modern methods of
maintaining the property in the best
possible condition. and to obtain the
most efficient, voluntary and loyal serv-
ice from its employees, four years ago
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began making annually a systematic inspection. This not
only enables the higher officials to thoroughly review the
physical condition Of the property, but gives them the further
opportunity of personal contact with practically every section fore
man, station agent and official The inspection also has the effect
of stimulating the employees to greater efficiency in their work, for
once having gotten his depot into a tidy condition, or a section of
track in perfect alignment, gage and surface, with roadbed and sur
rounding ground neatly dressed, the pride Of the individual has
been awakened, and he is 10th to let his particular charge deteriorate
In condition or appearance.
The 1908 inspection has just been completed on the Union Pacific
in the following manner:
The railroad is divided into five superintendent districts each Of
whom has under him a corps of assistants, among them is the assist
ant division engineer, a man who is selected for the position owing to
a particular fitness for the work in his charge-maintenance of
track. He 8 a man of many years practical experience with the pick,