Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-05

MINUS u6HCleHCGS lIO4ll lliG last pic
ceding biennium, this amounts to an
increase of $5,o55,806.75. This in
crease is accounted for principally in
four items: .
Ito meet federal aid (prin-
cipally for road building).. .$2,s4s,1s7
For education, state univer-
sity 1Sl-0Uu
State normals .:....:..... 271,5oo
3-For maintenance of state in
stitutions (under Board OF
4-,For I new state capitol. 1888 900
Total observation-disclosures. IS, 470,517
"Under the civil administrative
code, six administrative departments
were established. After having been
in effect for FIVE months it is pos
sfble to show the figures through
which a definite saving of $50, .48
has been effected in operating ex-
pense. Upon this basis the saving
for the biennium will amount to
$201 1882.
Social Welfare Work.
"Under the head of social welfare,
the subject of pardons, paroles, COM
mutations, furloughs, etc, is of
largest Importance, and attention to
it is especially directed now because
of the agitation that has been Gre
ated regarding the release of prison.
ers through varying applications of
the principles of prison reform.
During the first seven months Of
this year. this subject of paroles was
handled by the board of pardons and
paroles. Its members were appoint
ed by former administration, and
its acts were subject entirely to the
legislation bearing upon this subject.
According to the records, it appears
that this board granted l20 paroles
during the first seven months of the
year. Under the code, the board
was relieved of its duties, and during
the past five months So paroles have
been granted. Of the l20 who were
paroled by the board, Sc violated the
trust placed in them. OF the So later
released, three have violated the pro-
visions Of their parole.
IL Burroughs Granted.
Twelve furloughs have been
granted during the present admin
istration, eight by the governor,
three by Lieutenant Governor Bar
rows, and one by Acting Governor
Bushee. Of this number it appears
that only two have violated the pro-
visions Of the Through. Also seven
pardons and combinations have
been granted, six by the governor
and one by Lieutenant Governor
Barrows. .... .-
"The welfare Of the children
throughout the state is now receiv-
ing very careful attention through
this newly created branch OF social
welfare activity, and it is expected
that through this bureau, together
with the recommendations of the
children's code commission, the chill
dren of the state will receive the at
tention to which they are entitled
from the state.
The division of law enforcement
rs given original jurisdiction with
reference-to violations of the laws
that relate to prohibition and auto
mobile stealing. Earlier in the year
an extensive force was maintained
for the enforcement of the prolnbi-
tory laws. The work then was made
especially difficult because of the wet
territory surrounding Nebraska. The
amount Of fines recovered and turned
into the school fund of the state as
result OF the activities of this depart
nent is over $4,000 and the value of
automobiles taken in the transport
tation of liquor amounts to $105,000.
During the year 683 convictions were
obtained for the Violation of the pro-
hibitory law.
Plan New Capitol.
Though Nebraska is an interior
state, and its industrial activities are
fairly limited, it became none the
less apparent that the radical ele-
ments, particularly the r. w. W.,
were gaining foothold here. There
fore instructions were sent out to
county attorneys to enlist the serv-
ices of local peace officers in appre-
hending these radicals and taking
them into custody.
"The last legislature passed quite
a comprehensive act, bearing upon
this subject, and it is our purpose to
see that it is enforced to the letter.
If relief cannot be obtained through
this channel, then these radicals will
be turned over to the federal gov
eminent.
"The last legislature appropriated
S., 600, 000-for new capitol building.
This amount is to be raised by mill
levy. covering a period of six years.
A commission, consisting of three
members appointed by the governor,
the state engineer and the governor,
has the work in hand. Several
meetings have been held and several
capitols have been visited by the
commission. The selection of an
larehitect and the preparation of
plans is the subject now being con-