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ILY TIM HOME Edition You See ItFinSt In The Times TWENTY-NINTH YEAR No. 279. FULL DAY AND NIGHT DEPORT OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. TAMPA, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, -JANUARY 4, 1921. SIXTEEN PAGES.

PRICE FIVE CENTS trims 3 i TIN KH AM TO TAKE REAPPORTIONMENT MATTER TO SUPREME COURT IF REPRESENTATION OF SOME STATES NOT REDUCED THE TAMPA DA ES Our New Governor CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF NEW Tobacco Farmers Enraged By Low Prices Offered Carlisle, Jan. 4 Following im IN TODAY FLORIDA SWORI The War Finance Corporation Is Revived By Bill Washiiurton, Jan. 4. The resolution reliving the war finance corporation became a law today with its readoption by the house over President Wilson's veto. The Senate passed the bill over the President's veto yesterday.

The vote in the house was 250 to 66 with three voting present, or 37 more than the required two-thirds majority. The vote was taken without debate alter itep. Mondeii, tne Republican leader, had stated that since all members realized the President had raised no new question it seemed wise to proceed with a vote without discussion. Officials of the war finance cor. po ration said today the corporation would be revived immediately but that necessarily some time must elapse before the actual making of new loans would begin.

NEGROES DENY THEY WEREN'T ALLOWED VOTE Affidavits From Florida Presented to Refute Charges. NO VIOLENCE IN SUWANEE COUNTY Colored Citizens Say Everything Was Quiet During Election. Washington, Jan. 4. Warning was given the house census committee today by Rep.

TinUham, Republican, of Massachusetts, that if congress, in passing a reapportionment bill, failed to reduce the representation of states JEW OBJECTS TO ANY RESTRICTION ON IMMIGRATION Marshall Names Prominent Americans of Foreign Ancestry. FLORIDANS APPEAR BEFORE COMMITTEE Tampans Urge Need of Cubans In Manufacture of Cigars. Washington, Jan. 4. Vigorous objection to any restrictions on immigration was presented to the senate immigration committee by Louis Marshall, of New York, chairman of the Jewish immigration association.

He named a number of prominent Americans who, he "sprang from foreign ancestry," and added that many of the boys who carried the American flag through the Argonne were immigrants. "President Wilson's mother was an Immigrant. Charles Evans Hughes' father and mother were both immigrants," he said. The committee decided today to conclude hearings next week and begin preparation of a bill for presentation to the senate. Among witnesses called to appear today before the committee, was Miss Cary A.

Hardee Succeeds Sidney J. Catts In the Highest Office of State; Late Expected to Go Back to DeFuniak Springs. TALLAHASSEE SWARMING WITH VISITORS FOR THE OCCASION New Governor Calls on People for Co-Operation During His Administration; Brilliant Future for the State Is Prophesied. Tallahassee, Jan. 4.

Cary A. Eardee, inaugurated governor of Florida at noon here today, in his inaugural address, calls upon the people of the state to practise the principles of perseverance, industry, economy and sober thinking, which, he said, will carry the state through the present trying period of reconstruction. Touching briefly on the demoralization and unrest following the signing of the armistice, Gov. Hardee said Florida has no cause for foreboding if the people will but realize the "matchless resources" of their state and the "sturdy character of its citizens." Analyzing the constitution of the state, he promised active and friendly co-operation with the legislature, but no attempts to influence its action unduly. He insisted strongly upon the enforcement of law and said he hoped it would never be necessary for him to remove an officer for negligence of duty.

He emphasized the necessity of caring for the state institutions, but said that the prison farm at Raiford should be self-sustaining, requiring no support from the taxpayers. He advocated the preservation of the state's resources, mentioning reforestation and the enforcement of, fish and game laws. Co-operation with the national government in the building of good roads and tion to sanitation and educational problems were also special mention of the problems facing the rural school districts. Cary A. Hardee, governor-elect, of V1 passioned speeches' by growers and threats against buyers, during wnicn knives were drawn, the burley tobacco market hre was closed shortly after the opening today.

Cooler heads among the hundreds of persons attending the sales prevented trouble. Growers declined to accept tho prices offered which they said meant bankruptcy. Shortly after the market here was closed it was reported that a crowd of several hundred farmers had started from this place for Paris, 20 miles distant, with the intention of forcing, the closing of the Bourbon county market. Exciting Scenes in Several Towns. Louisville, Jan.

4. Exciting scenes were enacted at several Blue-grass towns today when tobacco farmers, disappointed with the low bids for their leaf tobacco, stopped sales, held mass" meetings and put plans on foot to market the crop themselves this year. NAVAL STORED MEN PLAN FOR EXPORT! RADE Corporation to Finance Foreign Commerce Is Discussed. Jacksonville, Jan. 4.

Plans for the formation of a corporation to be known as the Atlantic and Gulf Export for the purpose of financing foreign trade and restoring values are being discussed today by naval stores men from various parts of the country in conference here. Officers and plans for organization will be presented for adoption at the meeting today. Trade in naval stores with countries before the war would be resumed by the new organization. The plan contemplates the sending of representatives to Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy and South America and such other countries as required it, so that some feasible plan for extending credit may be- mapped out. More than half the normal naval stores output of the United States has in the past been consumed by foreign countries.

Prior to 1914, British and German dealers, handled the larger portion of the American naval stores exports to other countries, including South America. It was possible, naval stores men claim, through the financial organizations of those two countries. Because of the disarrangement of international trade, these facilities for foreign distribution are not now available in the same degree as formerly and American naval stores dealers hope to fill the breach by the organization of a large export corporation, which is being considered at this conference. Cuba Will Prevent Cable Landing By The Western Union Havana, Jan. 4.

On instruction of the President of Cuba, two members of the harbor police force have been sent to Cojlmar, a small port on the coast, with orders to prevent the landing of the Western Union Telegraph and Cable cable al that point. Just why this action was taken has not been made clear. It is understood that the govern ment had granted all permits neces sary for connecting the cable on Cu ban soil and the company had been at work preparing the land end at Cojimar. It is reported that unless the order to the port police to prohibit the landing is obeyed. Marine forces will be used to enforce it.

XO REQUEST FROM V. S. Cuba's Action to Prevent Cable Land ing Done on Own Initiative. Washington, Jan. 4.

Any action taken by the Cuban government to prevent the Western Union landing Its uarnadoes cable on Cuban soil will be upon Its own initiative and not upon request of this government, It was stated officially today. Havana dispatches said President Menocal had sent harbor police to Co jimar to prevent such a landing. It was reported Saturday that Cuba intended to prevent the cable landing, but no details on the subject had been received here. The company's plan to transfer operations to Cuba was re ported at that time. CARY A.

HARDEE i Cary A. statesman, banker and lawyer, and Florida's Governor for the next four years, is a native of the state, having been and reared at Perry, Taylor county. He was born Nov. 13, 1876. Dividing his time between his father's farm and the public schools of his country until securing a teacher's certificate at the age of 17, he beganv then teaching and taught in his, home and neighboring counties for five years.

While teaching, Mr. Hardee studied law, and was admitted to the bar at the age of 22, at Madison. Soon after he moved to Live Oak, and has lived there continuously ever since. He married a daughter of Capt. Theodore Randell of Madison in 1900.

Their only child, a daughter, married Louis J. Day of Live Oak, and they are living at the Su-wanee county capital now. Gov. Hardee's career as a statesman began several years ago. His first political office was that of state's attorney for his district.

He was later elected representative from his coun ty after serving faithfully in this capacity he was elected to the speakership of the lower house in 1915-17, serving as speaker two terms. Branching out into the business world Gov. Hardee helped to organize the First National Bank of Live Oak, and in 1908 was elected president of the bank, which position he has held continuously since that time. He was chosen- president of- the. Florida Bankers' Association in 1910.

Hardee is a member of the Baptist church, and throughout the state is recognized as one of the leaders in his church. He is also a Mason, a K. of P. and a Woodman. Thoroughly familiar with Florida and its needs, and schooled In states-craft, from early manhood, Gov.

Hardee goes into office with the confidence of the entire state back of him. His election was by one of the most popular majorities ever recorded In he state. LIMESTONE ROCK DISCOVERED IN OLD TAMPA BAY A survey crew now at work upon the projected line cf the Gandy idge, across Old Tampa bay, has discovered a bed of limestone rock in the middle of the bay. The bed is in depths varying from five to ten feet below the water surface and is covered with but a few inches of mind, where it Is not entirely bare. The rock extends for a distance of 10,000 feet along the line and is apparently of very hard material, suitable for use In concrete.

The surveyors are equipping their boats with apparatus with which to drill the rock and learn wether it is of suifficent depth to car.y the bridge structure. Preliminary studies of tho limestone indicate it to he a solid formation without seams or boulders. During the present week the rock will be drilled and samples obtained tor analysis. The crew of surveyors been in Old Tampa bay for five weeks, making a thorough study of the materials underlying the bottom of the -bay. So far the bottom has proverv excellent for the construction of the bridge.

THE WEATHER High yesterday 77. Low last night 63 Year ago High 56. Low S8 Hidhtsi. for January. 31 years 83 I st fur January.

31 years 23 r.iinpa's hottest Jay (30 years record), I .1 line Z. litis. Degrees. 97.6. I Sun rises 7:23 a.

m. Sets o. m. PihIii.v'n Temperature, A.M. A.M.

A.M. P.M. 12. ...73 1 2 3 12. ...63 2.

.05 4. 6. fi. ..64 ..07 10. 11.

63 12.:30 I nv p.m. 64 74 64 69 99 78 8 p.m. Pry 68 Wet 66 llel. humidity' (pet) 90 Tampa and vicinity: P.irtly cloudy, continued warm tonight and Wednesday. Florida; General ly fair t'inlgnt and Wednesday.

Mild temperature. Winds for tiilrty six hours ending Wednesliy, 8 n. m. East Gulf, irentle varla'ile; South Atlantic, gentle va tufa ftnri "Partly riable. Ilnlnfnll.

For 24 hours to 8 a. 0.01 Total this month. Inches 02 Deficiency since Jin. 1 0.10 Tempera ate. Kxcess dnce Jan.

24 Barometer, eeea lv.il, a. tn 30.19 Wind 1 mile. Direction 3 11 COMMISSION NOW GOVERNSTAMPA Change Occurs at 10:15 When Mayor Gordon Turns Over Keys. The City Commissioners will hold their first regular meeting in the board of public works room, city hall, Tuesday night, at 7:30. Mayor-Commissioner Brown says that some of the appointments will be announced at that time, but he stated that the new city manager will not be named then.

With the majority of the old council occupying ftheir respective places and the incoming commissioners on hand, the city government officially changed to the commissi an form Tuesday morning, at 10:15, when Doyle E. Carlton administered the oath if of fice to each of the commissioners. Prior to administering rhe oaths, Mayor Gordon, who presided the first part of the meeting, made a short, talk to the Incoming commissioners and said in part: "With the passing out of the old and the incoming of the new government, I wish to call your special attention to the fact that we are all one people and it is our duty to the city of Tampa, the city which to me is the most wonderful in all the land, to aid the' new commissioners in every way possible. This old government has been in vogue for nearly 63 years and Is going to be no easy task to change to an entirely distinct form, and for the commissioners to have any degree cf success it will be necessary for us all to give them our moral and physical support. Tho old system of government may have had its faults but I think you will all agree with me when I say that it was built by effort and some of those who retire have worked for years in making Tampa What it is today.

I wish further to state that 1 have been all "-er this land and in all my travels I have failed to sec a city of the same size as ours which 'would compare with Tampa, and this is due to the unfailing devotion which the past officers have shown to the Interests of the city." Turns Over Kev. "Mayor Commissioner Htown, I officially and formally turn over for your safe keeping and guidance tho official keys to my office nnd lo the administrative division of the city of Tampa and I sincerely hope that when the time arrives to elect new commissioners that you will have left a record which can be pointed to with pride. And I trust under your administration the city will prosper, trow and become the best in 'he land and takes Its place among the great titles of the country." In accepting the keys and the official recognition as mayor-commissioner, Mr. Brown spoke shortly but to the point on how It feels to be placed at the head of such a large corporation as the city of Tampa. Ills talk was Interesting and filled with many good thoughts of what fie commissioners expected to accomplish, lie said In part: "Mr.

Mayor, oouncll.ncn, ladies and follow citizens, I sincerely hope that you all realize in turning the city government over to the commissioners you are consigning to us a task which, while it may look small to some, to me. It Is one of rhe greatest undertakings ever nttemptod by man. This Is one of the best clcles In the land and It Is going to be my duty to keep It as such. fcr myself, you don't know how much I appreciate this demonstration i nd I sincerely hope that It will not be necessary for you all to thrsw oomo at us when we retire from office Inter on. We hope to be able to give you a business like government f.nd If honest effort and energotlo action will accomplish results 1 am Hire that a will soon be able to make a sliorlng and to prove that you made no' mis take In placing the affairs of the In our hands.

Many people have the Impression that when we take hold cf the government that we will, figuratively speaking, turn the city hall upside down. This Is a wrong impression, we expect to go slow and our way ahead, plajit our feet on solid ground and Just do the be.H we know how." Invite "We slnceiely hope that lie citlin of this city will back us up and ltel at liberty at all times to make suggestions and give advice as to the things needod for the city. I officially receive the keys from you, Mr. Mayor, and I hope that In doing so I can turn them over to my successor illi out a ttaln or a blemish. 1 thank you." The commissioners, Chss.

H. Urown, W. J. Barrltt, W. Adams, H.nrr Snow and V.

V. Sharps were then formally ewont In by Doyle K. Carlton, (Continued oa Page Six) I in which he charged that ihe right of ouiac ciiieua lu ouurage were aunuK- ed he would take the matter to the Supreme Court. Whenever a state disfranchises for any reason any of its citizens you should apply the 14th amendment and reduce its representation, Mr. Tlnk-ham said.

Action of former congresses in fixing the reapportionment should be considered, he said. Rep. Larsen, Democrat, protested against benig "hamstrung and hog tied" by a ruling that the questioning of those appearing before the board must be restricted. Mr. Tinkham was asked to appear before the committee this evening at 7:30 for cross examination.

Any educational qualification and poll tax requirement was declared by Rep. Tinkham as abridging the right to vote. He said he was asking committee to apply the 14th amendment to the whole nation. Clark Fica Affidavits. Representatives of the American Proportional League asked for a pro-vision allowing the states the option to base congressional representataion on proportional voting.

Representa tive Clark, for the Florida delegation. filed affidavits from parties in his state denying charges that negroes were discriminated against there in the last election there and prevented from voting. Mr. Clark will appear before the committee tomorrow to make further answers to such charges The affidavits, including a number made by negroes, denied that i negroes were wilfully prevented from voting in Florida. The charges were made before the committee last week by representatives of the National Association for the Advancement of People during lha consideration of the reapportionment bill.

In answer to the charge of W. V. White, vice-president of the organization, that G. W. Sanders, John L.

Hopps and R. W. Robinson, nesro members of the Republican campaign committee there, were whipped by order of a man named Jones, affidavits said no such occurrence had taken place in Live Oak and Suwanee county. "We were sent to the polls and voted and we were told by Sheriff W. H.

Lyles, of the county, that we would be protected in voting; that on the day of general election in the county so far as we know, nothing was said to negro, men and women to keep them from voting and several hundred of them did vote on that day." Everything "Quiet and Orderly." Continuing, the affidavits said: "We have resided in Suwaneo county for several years; we have seen and participated in several gene'al elections where the negroes did not generally vote; tho general election In November was no different from previous electlcns, everything being quirt and orderly on that day." An affidavit signed by 10 nearly all of whom were said to bo p. eminent in the state, said the alleged troublo did not occur and that there were no disorders in any An affidavit by the sheriff denied any disorders. He said he was at tho polls all day with his deputies and that 800 or 700 negroes voted. J. A.

Klncald, marshal of the city, also made affidavit to that effect. At Qulncy, it was charged that Dr. W. H. Stephens, a negro physician, was otdcred to leave town, 'iim officials telegraphed "can produce Dr.

Stephens' affidavits that all such reports are untrue." Rep. Clark stated he would present the affidavit of Dr. Stephens to ihe committee whrn it reaches him. Four Xegroes Killed at Ocoec. Rep.

Clark, of Plot Ida, also presented a letter from Joseph II. II. Jones, state's attorney at Orlando, relative to the Ocoeo riot. He said that following that affair he saw only three dead negroes and two dead whites at Ocoee. One negro, also, he said, was hanged at Orlando, making the total killed as a result of that affair, four negroes and two whites.

"I think it probable," he said, "that twa other negroes were killed. Eleven witnesses were examined before iho grand Jury as a result of the affair and all were sending Rep. Clark a oopy of the Jury'e presentment." A. H. Hoag, of Philadelphia, repre senting the American Proportional Representation league, urged the committee in making up its reapportionment to Include an optional system of selection.

Reed Says Money Ror Relief Used For Polish Army Washington, Jan. 4. -Forty million dollars of the $160,000,000 appropriated by congress tor European relief was spent "to keep the Polish army In the field." Sen. Rued, Democrat, of Missouri, testified today In the Senate during a government economy discussion. Sen.

Head sold he had documents In his office to support his statement and he promised to discus tbem at length Frances Kellar, of Aew York, cnair-man of the board of directors of the inter-racial council. The committee desired to obtain from Miss Kellar first hand information regarding Americanization work among aliens in this country. Developments at the first session of the committee yesterday indicated a trend toward solution of the immigration problem through diplomatic agreement among the nations concerned rather than by separate legislative action. Chairman Colt, of the committee, made public a letter from Acting Secretary of State Davis announcing that the Italian government had informed this government it would refrain from issuing passports to immigrants to this country, until informed as to the classes of immigrants desired, McKav Speaks for The committee yesterday afternoon heard protests from representatives of the Florida East Coast Growers' Association, and from the Tampa Cigar Manufacturers' Association. G.

S. Fletcher spoke for the growers, and K. I. McKay, of Tampa, urged the necessity of modifying the provisions of the bill in order to cars for the needs of the cigar industry, which employs foreign labor almost exclusively. Mr.

McKay showed that the business of making cigars was in the hands of Cuban labor, about 60 per cent, being Cubans and nearly 25 per cent. Spaniards. During the prevalence of a cigar strike in the Tampa factories many of these have returned to their homes and it was essential to the industry, Mr. McKay said, that these be allowed to return, as well as that provision be made for the future influx of these workers. Former Congressman S.

M. Spark-man addrefised the committee on behalf of the Tampa Board of Trade, declaring that the Cuban laborer made a good citizen, was an expert in his line, and did not compete with American workmen. Sen. Duncan U. Fletcher of Florida, introduced G.

S. Fletcher of the Growers' Association, who offered an amendment to the bill, providing for the admission of laborers from tho Bahama Islands. TAMPAN'S WFXTi PLEASED. Delegation Satisfied That They Made Good Impression in Washington. Washington, Jan.

4. The Tampa delegation is leaving Washington tonight, well satisfied with the Impression made here. Following the other Florida speakers, D. B. McKay closed the hearing yesterday with a careful summing up of the great benefit that would come through the proposed amendment, while at the same time all the best Interests of the nation would be safeguarded.

The senate committee showed entire sympathy with the proposal, asked many questions and Plainly showed that they were impressed with the arguments and brief. Johnson Will Suggest Amendment. The Tampa delegation next called on 'the secretnry of labor and father of the Immigration embargo bill. Rep. Johnson expressed himself as entirely In sympathy with the proposal of the Tampa delegation and he (Continues on Page Tea.) In 1S10, two years before the war of 1812.

His descendants are Irish and when only two years old he was taken to Ireland, where he remained for 45 years, living In the county of Roscommon. This Is where he met and married his wife. After the death of his father, who lived 105 years, Pat came to America with his family in 1S57, and resided for a number of years In the place of his birth. His consort was born In Ireland and reared In England, and still talks with the mixed brogue of the two countries. They froth are typically Irish In looki and speech.

About 14 years ago he and his wife left Jamestown for Atlanta, which Is their present res-ldenee. Mr. O'Hara Co- not mind the appellation of "Georgia cracker," (Continued en I'ta Three) Inaugural Address Of Governor Hardee The inaugural address of Gov. Oary A. Hardee, of Florida, follows in full: My Fellow Citizens: A very wise provision in our state constitution has placed a limit of time in which one may serve continuously as chief executive of Florida.

That lie may not succeed himself finds nearty approval from thoughtful men and women. The inauguration of a clii'jf executive becomes a frequently recurring event, marking tho close cf one administration, ana tne beginning of another. In this representative government they who shall administer the affairs of the sttvte, must first lie called to service by the sovernign voice of tho people, and so today having been thus called, and in ouedi-iiice to the will of the people of Florida, I am about to assume tho high and responsible duties apertaining 10 the great office to which they have callii ine. It is my desire, and it se-ima quite appropriate that I should avail myseil of tne occasion now presented, to pay grateful acknowledgment ef my indebtedness to the people -l our slate c.onfldence reposed in niu, as evidenced by my eleetiDii lo such an exalted station. I am not un- ad am not lackine.

1 trust, in the tine sense or gratitude which lllls my heart today. As I read the ifunda-mental and statutory laWB of Florida wherein are prescribed tha duties and obligations of the chief executive, any possible sense of self sufficiency seems to grow less and my feeling of dependence upon the patient good will uf-the people and upon the eo-opora-tion and assistsance of niy associates In oftice more pronounced. I seriously question if the Is oropitious for one to -issume the governorship of the state, perch.mce ular favor. We are today In the wake of a great world conflict which taxed to tho utmost the productive of the nation. During its continuan unci immediately luilowing tne r.

ins-nee which marked its conclusion, private business and public ave been administered in keeping v.itli ucu profligacy of expenditures was never before known. Individual thrift and frugality have been largely dlscurded, ulid erstwhile luxuries are now being classed as necessities. Thoughtful men have known that such an orgy of Inflation snd expenditure could not continue, and wifi prophetic voice have all ilong wooed tho people bai to safer ground. Unfortunately we have not listened to more conservative counsels, uid us a result we are in the midst of a neriod of Industrial deflation which, In magnitude, our country has never exuer-lenced before. There Is rapidly ac cumulating a vast army of unemployed and the farms and inanufactu: los find difficulty In disposing of their products.

If the people of Florida, forced by stress of circumstances, to take stock of themselves and learn again the lesson forgotten during ihe creat war, even so must he state "set Us house In order against the Deri Is of changing conditions. I desire to call upon the people to exercise a spirit of charity towards us, who shall attempt to lead during the critical pcilod of re-adjustment nnd likewise I call upon them to practise those wholesome principles-perseverance, Industry', economy sober thinking. Ko Cause for Foreboding. We have no cause for gloomy foreboding, no reason for discontent, if only we are filled with a consciousness of our Inherent power, and a realization of tt-e matchless reao irees which a kind Providence h.is best -d upon us. The future Is big with promise, and Florida may If she will, come into her cwn.

Ours Is a state. Her prple are not lacking in (Continued on Page Eight) Shipping Hoard Strainer Needs a Tow. New York, Jan. 4. The shipping joard steamer Capulln was In need of a tew with her fuel supply exhausted, according to wireless reports picked up here last night.

The message gave her position as about 8110 miles northeast of Cape Henry. The Capulln left Rotterdam Deo. II for L.WB Uak, took the oath of office as governor of Florida shortly after noon on the east portico of the capital as the climax to a gigantic parads and one of the most spectacular inauguration day fetes ever held in the etate. Gov. Hardee Catts.

succeeds Sidney J. Tallahassee, Florida's capital, -was decked in holiday attire today and xne streets were thronged with persons here to witness the Inauguration of Governor-elect Cary A. Hardee, Live Oak, banker and lawyer, who succeeds Sidney J. Catts. holder-of the office for the past four years, as chief executive of the state.

The oath was taken by the new governor on the east portico of the capitol and administered by Chief Justice J. B. Brown, of the State Supreme Court. Retiring Governor Catts has already turned over the governor's mansion to the incoming official and following the ceremonies today is expected to take up his residence at DeFuniak Springs, where he was a Baptist pastor before being elected to the governorship: Special trains were arriving- In Tal lahassee during last night and early this morning and today the city was Jammed with Floridans, some office i holders, some Just plain onlookers and visitors or high and low degree. Build- lngs were gaily decorated for the oc-! caslon.

Beginning at 10:30 o'clock, a parade, composed of the retiring and new governors and their wives, cabinet officers, state officials, members of the American Legion and the Confederate Veterans, county delegations, civic organizations and members of the reception committee, marched to the capitol, where the ceremonies wore held and where Gov. Hardee delivered hra inauguration address at noon. Duford Sncceed.s Swourlngon. Today marks one other change In the polltcal life of Florida. Van C.

tSwcarlngcn was succeeded at attorncv general by Rivers H. Buford, who was elected to the office In November. Mr. bwearingen was defeated In the race for the governorship by Mr Hardee. The other cabinet officers were reflected and are as follows: H.

Clay Crawford, secretary of state. Ernest Amos, comptroller. J. C. Luning, treasurer.

W. N. Sheats, superintendent of public instruction. W. A.

McRae, commissioner of agriculture. Next to the parade and inauguration, the reception at the governor's mansion, from 8:30 to 9:30 Tuesday evening, for the governor and his cabinet, and the Inaugural ball at 10 o'clock, are the big things In the cer emony, A large delegation from Perry, Tay- lor county, wnere Hardee was born and reared, arrived Monday and till other cars were arriving toduy. Live Oak and Suwanee country sent Urge deelgations also. Pro gram of tne Dny. The following program of the Inaugural was arranged: The governor-elect was escorted from the mansion to the capitol, where the Inauguration ceremonies took place.

The procession formed on Adams St. at 10 o'clock a. west of the capitol building, where the state officials entered automobiles at 10:30. The procession formed as follows: Marshal of parade. Hand.

Governor and governor-elect. Governor'! staff. Secretary of elate. Attorney general. Comptroller.

Treasurer. Superintendent of public Instruction. Commissioner of agriculture. Chief justice and Justice of the supreme court. Railroad commissioner.

Other etiite and former etate officials. Confederate veteran. Mayor and city commissioners. Band. County automobile in the follow-t (Continued tfa Ten) PAT 0'HARA, AT 110, ALWAYS SMOKED, LIKED HIS 'TODDY' Pat and Wife, 109, Are Here to Take a New Start In Life; the Baby, 60, Is Doing Well; They Think They Can Bring Him Up All Right.

Pat O'Hara, a recent visitor to this city, who Is 110 years old. was not joking when he told a reporter Monday morning that he could keep up with any youngster on a hiking trip, or If called upon could acquit himself well in a B0 or 100 yard dash. And his physical appearance corroborates this nssertion, for he Is a man of very healthful appearance, and, upon superficial observation, does not look to be mere than 60 years of age. seems to he contagious in Pat's family. Ills wife, who in In Tampa with him, will be 109 years old on the 4th of July, and she too looks many years younger.

The baby boy Is 0 year old, and the oldest son Is Mr. end Mrs. O'Hara had eight children, four of whom are dead. Mr. O'Hara was born in Jamestown,.

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