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1jUV 4:03 a. m. AT LIGHTHOUSE JANUARY 4 VOLUME XIX. NUMBER 37. PULL LEASED WIRS ASSOCIATED PHES8 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1933.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS NBA FEATURE SERVICE PRICE 5 CENTS i lip pub THE DAILY DEMOCRA SMJI Illl(i(lljvyullS iSiyJULsiftiuvl FLORIDA'S NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE Hoovei 'Returns to JVaslungton WHERE GOV. SHOLTZ WILL OFFICIATE POMP, SPLENDOR MARK CEREMONY AT STATE HOUSE SPECIAL SESSION CONGRESS TO BE CALLED APR! 17 To Tackle His Last Problems As President of United States 4 If'- Front view of the Carlton Yields Office As Governor of Florida DAVE Sholte Assumes Office With! Stirrings Address Advisability of Calling Meet is Disbussed by Democratic Leaders BY CECIL B. DICKSON Associated Press Staff Writer Washington, Jan. 3 (AP) The possibility that President-elect Roosevelt might call the new congress into special session April 17 was discussed today by, Democratic leaders, Most of the chieftains said privately that if an extra assembly is called, it should be within a few weeks after the new administra-' tion takes over the government on March 4. Only six weeks' would have elapsed between inauguration day s.

and April 17. and then it was noted in 1929 President Hoover assembled the new congress on April 15. Speaker Garner reiterated today that.he thought it would be "difficult to avoid an ex'ra session" in view of the "lame duck" congress' attitude toward the Democratic legislative program and Indications that the legislation may fail of enactment. Representative Rainey of Wi- nois, the Demorcatic floor leader, said he felt that the new congress should meet as soon as possible after the present one dies. In the senate.

Democratic chief tains generally concede that the seventy-third congress must be called together sometime in the spnng. The reason April IT viewed as a logical date is because they believe that the session could toe ended by not later than July 1 or before the summer heat invades the capital. Some of the leaders plan to sug pest that date to President-elect Thursday at thelrconferenc with him in Jf ew York. The conference will have a great bearing on whether the Incoming executive will assemble the sew national Many members-elect are mak ing 'plans to remain here during the spring with a view to attend ing an extra session. HOUSE MAYiTAKE UP FARM BILL SOON Washington.

Jan. 3 (AP Democratic leaders today set Thursday as the probable date for beginning house consideration of the domestic allotment farm re lief bill. Representative Rainey, the majority leader, said the meas lire, which seeks to establish minimum jprices on wheat, cotton. tobacco and would be given the right of way at the earliest time possible. EXPIRES IN ITALY Florence.

3 (AP William" Frederick Albree. 63, of Ithaca, N. died here yesterday. He was touring Italy accompanied by his wife. He is survived by a eon, Joseph, of Coral Gables.

Fla and a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert M. Weeks of Ithaca, N. Y. START GRAND MARCH TO INAUGURAL BALL PROMPTLY AT 10:30 WILLIAM MOSELY FIRST GOVERNOR TO SERVE STATE Held Office from 1845 1849 and Later Died inPalatka Dave Sholtz of Daytona Beach was inaugurated 26th governor of Florida here today at ceremonies similar to those used when the first governor took office when Florida became a state of the union in 1845.

The first state governor of Flor ida, wax William Dunn Moselev. who was born in 1795 in Lenoir county. North Carolina; served as governor from 1845 to 1849, and died in 1863 at Palatka. Fla. Previous to her admittance Into the union of states in 1845, Flor ida had had many coloniel governors under Spanish and British rule and six territorial governors under United States rule.

Andrew Jackson was the first territorial governor, serving from 1821 to 1822. Governor Moseley, the first state governor, was given the oatn ox office by President James K. Polk, a former classmate at the University of North Carolina. Flor ida's state flag was unfurled at the ceremony. It was red.

orange and green and carried the first state motto "Let Us Alone." One territorial governor Rich ard Keith Call and, one state governor William v. Blftxnam served two terms tn of Flor ida's constitution prohibits the chief executive from serving two consecutive terms, hence a Florida governor cannot be reelected. SIX LOSE LIVES AS HOME BURNS Mother and Five Children Victims in Blaze in Ohio Shelby, Jan. 3 (AP) Six persons, including five children. were burned to death early today when their home here was destroyed by fire.

The victims were Mrs." James Miller and her children, the oldest of whom was nine years of age. xne youngest was born only a week ago. Mrs. Miller's husband barely escaped from the flaming structure but was burned so badly, doctors said he probably will die. The fire, apparently caused by an overheated stove, started while all of the family were sleeping.

The house was a roaring mass of flames when Miller awoke. He was unable to reach the rest of his family, and barely reached the outdoors himself Neighbors and the fire department were unaware of the tragedy until Miller staggered to a nearby house and gave the alarm. Then he collapsed, unconscious. When the firemen reached the home, it was a flaming mass of ruins, with the bodies of the mother and the children inside. It was impossible to reach the bodies through the flames.

Chief Executive Appar ently Rested From Florida Vacation BY JOHN F. CHESTER Associated Press Staff Writer Washington, Jan. 3. (AP) Apparently rested by his longest vacation in several years, Presi dent Hoover returned to his white bouse desk early today to resume work on the problems that will fill the few remaining weeks of his administration. Arriving in the national capital by special train from Palm Beach, at 8:04 a.

m. this morning, the president went directly to the white house for breakfast before continuing to his office at about the usual time. A stack of mail demanded attention before he went to a cabinet meeting. The president's trip from Palm Beach, where he ended his nine day vacation of cruising and sail fishing, was without incident. In contrast with returns from recent campaign trips, the Hoovers walked through union station al most without notice after leaving the train.

Indication was given that the president probably will give early consideration to the Philippine independence bill now awaiting his approval or veto. Studies Measure Although lacking a copy of the measure, Mr. Hoover gave it thought yesterday while en route from Palm Beach. It appeared probable, however, that at least a day or two would elapse before he- takes final action. Some Re publican leaders predict the president will the Independence bill which was passed by congress last Z.M the presidential party moved swiftly northward yesterday -and last night there was a perceptible drop in temperature.

A warm sun made even a suit coat uncomfort able at the time the train left Palm Beach, but overcoats were put on today. Stops en route were brief except at Jacksonville where the president talked a few minutes with Mayor John T. Alsop and a party of friends. The talk turned to fining and the mayor remarked that he had fished with Lawrence Richey, White House secretary who was standingheside Mr. Hoo ver on the rear platform of the train.

"You had better keep him out of Florida." the president said, "or you went have any fish left." Richey, on a lone fishing expe dition last Sunday, landed six sail fish a record for one man in a single day as far as the Palm ueacu iismng grounds are con-J cerned. Mr. Hoover previously had caught three, and the presidential paity as a whole accounted for 23 of the big game fish. MRS. MUSKOWITZ IS CALLED BY DEATH New York.

Jan. 3 (AP) Grief bowed Alfred K. Smith today as he lamented -the death of Mrs. Belle Lindner" Moskowitz, his ad visor and chief a woman who came to be called a feminine Colonel House" during Smith's ascendancy in the Democratic party. Mrs.

Moskowitz, who was one of the. most powerful women in politics and statecraft, died yes terday of a hsart attack that followed a fall in which her right arm and left wrist wer She was 65 years broken. United States." "I here and now put all on notice that efficiency and economy shall be the unvarying rule of my administration." "I meant what I said then (his campaign regarding economy) and I mean it today." "If extravagance or waste can be found it must be rboted out." "The business of Florida is the biggest business In Florida." "You, the people of Florida, are entitled to know just how the state stands financially." "I expect the detailed audits of the different departments to show that funds appropriated for some departments have been diverted under the lawHo the use of other departments and that the proba at si SHOLTZ teittes.tfor their fedspttalitrT their courtesy and their expression of good -will in their efforts to stage a gala and proper recognition of the occasion and which" has been so ably done. "I am also grateful that you have not only honored me by ele vating me to the high and noble and the distinguished position of your governor, but you have like wise given me the opportunity to render a service to a great state and to its distinguished citizenry, It is through your gracious bene ficence that mine is the honor to become not only your chief execu likewise your co-worker in all worthy efforts "I am soberly conscious of the responsibility which I assume on this occasion, and I do humbly realize that mine is the obligation to respond with all of the industry and ability that God has given me to the trust and confidence you have reposed in me. Seeks Greatest Good "It is my earnest desire and purpose to so conduct the affairs and responsibilities of the office of chief executive as to secure the greatest good for, the greatest number.

"Having embarked upon this mission of high governmental responsibility, I shall trim my sails not according to political advan tage but rather according; to the things I believe are right. 'Today you are an expectant people because you feel, and believe you have a right feel. that the future of this state holds much promise of just reward for industry, enterprise and frugality. "You are and always have been patriotic people, always willing iorget ana iorego petty auier ences when the welfare, the honor. the safety or the good name of the state or the nation is imperiled or involved, a progressive peoplex and no one can compare what we have in Florida today with what we had a decade ago and but realize that the progress that has been made in educational, spiritual and material development is second to none among our sister states of this great nation.

Cer tain it is that for Florida the curfew has not yet tolled the knell parting day. "You are a patient people be cause you have borne disapppoint-mects and hardships that always attend a national and depression with fortitude and with hope. The people of Florida as a whole have the right to feel every degree 'Confidence and of optimism that an industrious people 'in a state of great opportunities, many Continued on page eight). Salute of 17 Guns as Executive Receives Great Seal Dave Sholtz, Daytona BeacK attorney, today became Florl da's 26th governor, pledging an administration of strict econo my consistent with efficiency. Standing on a flag-draped dais, the 41-year-old attorney) took the oath of office at high! noon from Chief Justice Kiverg EL Buford of the state supreme court, while thousands of Flori da officials and citizens watch cd the colorful and) traditional ceremonies.

i Immediately- after taking the? oath Sholtz in his inaugural address, declared his administration would seek economy ia government rather than new, tax burdens. He warned "that things will of necessity be done in the set ting of our house in order that will arouse the anger of selfish' interests, of professional poli' ticians and political rack Carlton closed his four-yea administration as chief executive by presenting the great seal of the state to his rt, hisj-yaledictory the governor said he hoped his administration would be remembered as laying the foundations for a more substan-. tial structure of state finances, but that above all else, he hoped his term would be remembered as one of "honor." A salute of 17 guns marked the passage of the Carlton administration into the hands of Sholtz, who is a former Day-' tona Beach attorney, president of the state chamber of commerce and Volusia county; leg-" islator. In his inaugural address, th'a new governor said he realized the people selected him as their chief executive because of hist campaign promises of strict-, government economy. "I meant what I said then, he declared, "and I mean it to day." To Cali For Audit Promising to srwnd thn three months in a detailed tuH of Florida's finances, Sholtz said ne would can for an audit of every state department bureau anil r.

tivity. He declared he would make cue rindmgs of the audit known to the people so that thev miehf: tn him and the 1933 legislature what they desire when the lawmakers assemble here in The Carlton cabinet Dresentmt the outgoing itovernor and ErnMfe Amos, retiring from office after (Continued on page three) OATH ADMINISTERED BY RIVERS BUFORD TO NEW GOVERNOR Dave Sholtz of Daytona Beach today became governor of Florida at high noon when he repeated these words after Chief Justice Rivers Buford of the state supreme court: "I do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the constitution and government of the' United States and of the state of Florida: that I am duly qualified to hold of fice under the constitution of the state, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of governor on which I am now about to enter. So help me, God." Florida State Capitol. erty in the great Everglades area. The people of no other State have shown greater courage or more substantial progress.

Resolutely our citizens have met the issue and through toil and sacrifice have paved the way for greater progress, greater accomplishments and a greater State. Their fortitude shows that the metal Of our people has not lost its temper and that the blood of our pioneer heroes has not paled In their veins, and just as our revolutionary fathers wrested liberty from the hands of an oppressive foe 'and gave to humanity the glory of a new nation, so we shall break the powers of this depression and give to the world the larger freedom of larger life, rich in the' promise, abundant In hope and glorious tn achievement. Acknowledges Debt To, the many here and there who have assumed a leadership in counsel and cooperation who have been constant in faith-steadfast in loyalty I would acknowledge a debt of gratitude. I confess at times the night has seemed dark and the hours long but I have always lived in the faith that joy would come with the morning when the sunlight of God's truth would lift the fog of misunderstanding and shine unobstructed upon achieve ments I believe to be real and upon purposes whose purity and patriotism no man can question. To the fine citizenship of Talla hassee.

I shall say "farewell" with a feeling of genuine sorrow. About the city there clusters for me all the tender sentiments of home. The delightful courtesies, the many expressions of good will, the countless acts of kindness to my family and me, will fill a store house of pleasant memories on which I shall draw through "the days that are to come. I' cannot forget the employees of the State with their respective chiefs, who almost without ex ception have assumed added duties with reduced compensation that the work of the State might be carried on- at the least possible cost to an overburdened people. No' State can boast of a finer group of public servants.

The members of the Cabinet who have been charged with leadership through these trying days deserve more than I can say on this occasion. Efficiency. devotion to duty, integrity above question, is a priceless (Continued on Page Seven) HIGHLIGHTS OF Highlights in the inaugural ad dress of Governor Dave Sholtz here today: "I shall trim my sails not ac cording to political advantage but rather according to the things I believe are right." "Unless we have a wise, sane, conservative and economical administration of affairs, there will be no influx of capital here until men with financial means are assured of such administration." "The unfortunate financial and economical condition in which many of our counties, municipi-palitles and tax districts n6V find themselves is, to some extent, a result of the indifference of our people to governmental matters." "You cannot successfully apply This day marks the ending of the one chapter and the beginning of another in the history of Flor idaanother era In the development of our State with new hope, new opportunity, new promise of achievement. Four years ago from this place, and on a similar occasion you were promised a sane, economical and constructive administration guided by the old fashioned prin ciples of common sense, common honesty, common justice and the highest patriotism at my com mand. I am now retiring, in no boastful spirit, but happy in the consciousness that I have kept the faith, and that the of a courageous people has thus far carried us --safely through the most critical peace time period in the history of the nation.

No State has suffered greater affiliations Four major disasters have been our lot. Four times we have fallen to rjse again. The boom, the hurricane, the fly pest and the world-wide depression, each has laid its blighting hand upon us. As a -result one strong enterprise after another has gone down in the crash; thousands of small fortunes, the work of a life time, have been swamped by the tide; the pinch Of hunger has reached countless homes that never expected to know distress It has truly been a testing time for the souls of men, not only in private but In public life, for the same ills which beset the indi vidual affect the government, Public revenues shrink with private profits while the structure of government quakes under the same strain that crushes private enterprises. Distress seems to center on public officials to whom the people first look for relief.

Inability to answer every call upon the government, to satisfy count less appeals for personal relief is the most painful 'part of public service in days like At times one feels oppressed with the overwhelming sense df responsl bility. Greater Future But then the patience and forti tude of the people, the spirit of sacrifice, the determination to carry on and thus not only pre serve the achievements of the past but build for a greater future gives an inspiration that causes one to thank God for the honor of serving such a people. DesDite difficulties unnarralled and problems without precedent our people have, bravely faced their reverses; heroically preserved our financial structure and made it possible for the State to dis charge even more than Its usual obligations. With decreased resources we have met our financial obligations while other States have failed: multiplied by three State aid for Schools and thus kept open the doors of opportunity which otherwise would be closed to a quarter of a million boys and girls; carried financial relief to stricken counties and lifjed the burden of the general property tax from twent to forty-five mills in the various counties of the State; maintained with greater care the increased burdens of our State Institutions, charged to care of the unfortunates of our land: met and conquered the fly pest which threatened one of our major industries and provided protection for thous-: ands of lives and millions in prop. Har.

4aih4rPr-fipaied Governor Dave Sholtz' inaugural address given just after he took the oath of office here today: "My fellow Floridians and my good friends: The constitution of the state prescribes the oath of office for your chief executive. It in itself constitutes perhaps all that need be said in an inaugural address. "Were I not to consider my oath of office as a serious and a binding one, I would be totally unfit for the trust and confidence that you have reposed in me. I solemnly assure you that In my efforts during the next four years to serve you as I feel a public servant should serve you, the mandates of my oath of office shall at all times be my guiding star, "Nothing that I can say on this occasion will be of value whatsoever or will be long remembered if my. oath of office be lightly re- garded or easily forgotten.

The people rightfully should and will judge us more by what we do dur ing the next four years, than by what -we-may say or may leave unsaid on this occasion. 1 Thanks People "I am grateful and take this opportunity to thank the people of Florida for the confidence they have manifested in me by giivng me the extraordinarily large ma jorities at the primary and general election. I believe and am confi dent that these 1 majorities are definite eivdence of the fact that the people will give, me their support. 1 "And may I express my ateful appreciation and thanks to the chamber of commerce and the city, their officials, the various committees, the citizenship gen- erally, and particularly the official committee chairman and his com- DAVE SHOLTZ bilities are that the funds so diverted cannot be replaced 1 for some time to come." "I expect the audit to show that the state of Florida is having great in meeting the actual costs of government, not only on account of shortage of fund? but also, on account of the high cost of operating the state government." "Florida needs to encourage instead of discourage her pay-rolls." "The welfare of Florida will be best subserved by discouraging all efforts for new and additional sources of- revenue and by conducting as economical a government as is consistent with the ideals" of efficiency. la of of SPEECH OF ACCEEPTANCE BY GOV.

An urgent request is made by the committee In charge of the inaugural ball, for those who hold distinguished guest, cards to arrive tomorrow night at the State College gymnasium where the ball is to be held before 10:30 o'clock p. m. jGovernor SholU will arrive at that hour and the grand march will begin promptly on time. The balcony of the gymnasium will be open to the public at 9:30 p. but the ball room doors will remain closed to all except those holding distinguished visitors' cards, until the beginning of the grand march, march.

i Hat and cloak rooms have been provided for women and men on either side of the en-. trance, but on account of the Tv-large number who jvill attend, it v' Is suggested that these be left in the cars and the cats locked. The college dining room also has been loaned by the college authorities and an orchestra provided, and there will begin at 10:30 o'clocck. the principles of absent treatment to a democratic form of government." The people "have taken their government back into their hands may it remain there forever more!" "Things will of necessity be done in the setting of our house in order that will arouse the anger of selfish Interests, of professional politicians and political racketeers. Regardless of their chicanery, their conniving and their attacks, I shall as governor hew to the line, letting the chips fall where they may.

without regard for anything but the general good." is time that we began to think Florida 'and buy Florida, think United States and buy 1.