The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
THREE ARE HURT IN
 WRECK AT MONROE Theatrical Troupe Was Carried
 in Special Train BOTH ENGINEERS JUMPED
Mayor of Selma Postpones Ward PrI- mary Election Because Date Con- fIicts With State Committees
 PIan-other Selma News.

Selma. January 1S.-(Special.)- At ten minutes after o'clock this morning one mile south of Monroe Il miles from Selma on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, Pensacola division, a special train carrying the Johnny Jones com pany" was wrecked in a head-on collision with logging train. The company played at the Academy of Music last night to a crowded house and left at 2 a. m, on a special train for Pensacola. where they were booked for matinee and night performance. One mile beyond Monroe, a logging train which had not been ap- prised of the special being sent out, was struck. Three persons were injured all of whom are now in a hospital in Pensacola. They are Miss Murdock. Miss Thomas and Miss Bailey, all of whom received injuries about the head The company reached Pensacola tonight on a special train, and although the scenery and baggage were damaged to some ex- tent this did not prevent the appearance of the attraction there tonight. The dam age to the train consisted of the derail- ing of both engines, four freight cars d0u DdIlldl WItCklIB Ol lut DdB6dSe car containing the company's property. Both engineers. when they saw the collision would occur, jumped from their engines and were not injured.
 Ward Primary Called.
 The city democratic executive commit tee extricated itself from the predicament 1t found itself in by reason of not having thirty days time in which to call a pri- mary to name a candidate to fill the va cancy of councilman from the Fourth ward by requesting the mayor and city clerk to postpone the election until some date subsequent to February 19. The city council had given the mayor and clerk authority to call the election to fill the vacancy and they had set February as the date. Being informed of the prediea- ment of the committee, they readily agreed to postpone the same and an of ficial call will be made
 The executive committee thereupon set Monday, February 19 as the date for the primaries and all qualified electors in the ward will be permitted to vote, ire spective of those registered under the city charter. There is some difference of opinion as to who may vote in the elect tion when called by the mayor and clerk but that will probably be settled later.
 Engagement Announced.
 Two engagements in Jewish society cir cles were made today that are of more than ordinary interest throughout the state all the parties concerned being prominent personages MT. and Mrs. M. M Meyer announce the engagement of their daughter, Blanche to MT. Bernard Yaretzky, and MT. Emanuel Meyer an nounces the engagement of his daughter, Celeste to MT. Leo Hoffman.
 Executive Committee Called.
 Chairman J. B. Ellis and Secretary R. E. L. Mel of the democratic executive committee of Dallas county have issued a call for the meeting of the committee on Tuesday, January 30, 1906 for the pur- pose of taking action as to holding the county primary earlier than the state primary. There seems to be sentiment favoring holding the primary as early as practicable and getting 1t out of the way before the state election comes along. The sheriff's race will attract the great est attention, but it is almost conceded who the winner will be. Among the prob able candidates for the legislature will be A. D. Pitts, R. H. Mangum, Calvin Young, Sr., and others. ". B. Craig will hardly have opposition for reelection if he decides to stand for the place of state senator.
 Local and Personal.
 The Rev J. T. Mangum of Tallahassee is on a visit to the city.
 All the arrangements have been com pleted for the public address of Great Sachem F.. D. Corlxer of the Red Men which will take place at the Y. M. C. A on Friday night next. The tribe will give a smoker immediately after the speaking.
 Three candidates have announced foi the Fourth ward vacancy for councilman namely, D. D. Updegraff, E. s. Gatchel and L. D. Mullen. All but MT. Gatchell have served as members of the council
 Mrs. W. c. Phillips Is quite i'll at hei home on Lamar street with erysipelas