The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
CITY ITEMS

Tech. Engineers Here-A class of the Georgia Tech. engineering school reached here yesterday to spend few days looking over the properties of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany. The class is in charge of two in- structors. The collegians visited Ensley yesterday upon the invitation of George G. Crawford, president of the Tennessee company, who is Tech. man. The class is studying engineering features which are easily demonstrated in Birmin gham The students will be here several days. The class includes w. s. Kell, s. H. Car man, Jr., J. A. Goldman, B. J. Sans H. L. Harlan, O. M. Benton. T. P. KirlSpat- rick, J. J. Gardner and J. J. Twittey.
 Ben w. Hooper Here-Former gov. B. w. Hooper of Nashville arrived here yesterday to inspect some properties in which he has been interested for many years. He will be here several days and is a guest of the Morris hotel Governor Hooper served four years as chief ex- ecutive of Tennessee, but was recently defeated by T. H. Rye. He said that he was here only to see what new develop ments had taken place.
 Passenger Men to See City-fn order to show the officials in charge of pas senger traffic of the Illinois Central about the countries through which that line operates $. G. Hatch, passenger traffic manager, will accompany 30 passenger officials to this city within a few days. It is stated that the off cials will be shown over Birmingham so that a very accurate impression will be secured of this city and what is to be offered winter tourists through Bir- mngham The officials of the Illinois Central are deeply interested in promo ting winter travel to the south, and are of the opinion that no city offers such diversity of entertainment or interest as Birmingham MT. Hatch and the party of officials will remain here two days, it is announced.
 Carey Baker Leaves to Wed-After a farewell bachelor dinner at the Coun- try club Carey Baker left yesterday at noon for Minneapolis, where he will be married during the next few days MT. Baker will make an extensive trip with his bride and will not return to Bir- mingham for several weeks. MT. Baker is one of the best known young men in this city and is very popular socially and in business. He is a director of the Country club.
 Fred Miller visits Birming gham-Fred Miller, district passenger agent for the Illinois Central railroad. with offices in St. Louis, was here yesterday for the first time in several years. He opened the Birmingham offices of the Illinois Central and remained in charge of the passenger work here until promoted to NIY. tf, Birmingham to join one of the baseball teams en route north. He said that Bir- mingham had grown remarkably since he was here last. He also said that busi- ness was improving very materially and that the indications pointed to a very marked improvement from this time on.
 To Consolidate Clubs--It was stated yesterday that a movement was under way to effect consolidation of the Roebuck Golf club and the Southern club. Members of the two organizations are working over the proposal There has been no definite programme ar ranged yet, but it is stated that the plan is looked upon with favor by many of the most influential members of the two organizations and a trading basis will most likely be reached within a short time.
 Crawford Johnson, Jr., Here-To spend few days with his parents Crawford Johnson, Jr Is here from Lawrenceville, N. J., where he Is at tending school Mr. Johnson was one of the guests at the Rotary club outing yesterday given by Culpepper Exum at the Steel Cities Chemical company plant near Wylam. He will be at home several days
 OFFICE OF
 The Acton Mining Company
 Birmingham, Ala. April l. 1915.
 Notice is hereby given that the annual