The Red Cloud chief., 1921-01-13

eXtenOe0. Out OF the lUo men so en-
ployed last year, only four attempted
to escape. at is doubtful IL any state
has ever conducted such successful
initial experiment, and it is highly
important that legislation be enacted
that will encourage the extension Of
this policy" said the governor. at
is the experience of prison officials that
nothing serves quite so well to en-
hance the good behavior of prisoners
as the assurance that faithful service
and trustworthiness will hasten the
day of their release" He recon-
mended the granting Of additional
good time, to be deducted from the
terms of those who have proved trust
worthy.
In spite of the wave Of crime that
has been sweeping the country, the
governor reported that the number of
automobile thefts in Omaha and Lin
coin have been reduced &c per cent
during the past year. IL was recon-
mended that bureau of investigation
be established in the department of
Justice, along the same lines as the
federal government provides.
For Soldier Relief
Important recommendation which
will interest every former soldier are
that loans be made to ex-service men
and women for the building of homes.
The governor recommended that the
school lands Of the state be sold and
the money turned into this fu nd. II
was also recommended that more ade-
quate provision be made for former
soldiers who are i'll or incapacitated.
II was stated that many ex-service
men favor the further development
of home and hospital facilities at Mil
ford, and 1t was pointed out that the
soldiers and sailors home at Grand
Island should also be properly sup
ported.
An Agricultural Program
The recommendation dealing with
agriculture were largely secured
through conferences with various
groups Of farmers, just as other rec
concentrations were made as the re-
suit Of public conferences held at the
state house the last month. Among
the recommendations dealing with ag-
riculture are tho following:
That no concern be permitted to
use the term cooperative" unless it
is organized under and within the CO.
operative laws Of Nebraska.
Organization of banks on q purely
cooperative basis should Be legal
lied.
That further encouragement be
given to county farm bureaus.
That law be passed permitting
the issuance Of warehouse receipts
against grain that is stored in ware
houses on the farm or in privately
owned warehouses.
That the railway commission exer-
else control over sites for elevators on
railroads.
That farmers elevator companies be
privileged to carry their insurance
mutually.
That an increased amount for the
naturalization Of owners Of cattle
condemned because Of tuberculosis be
allowed.
That the consolidated school re.
districting law be amended to meet
the obstacles that have developed in
its administration.
That the present pure seed law be
amended to protect the interests of
farmers and growers Of the state
against interruptions methods of
dealers from without as we'll as with
in the state.
That the university regents should
be authorized to make, buy or sell
serum TOT emergency purposes only.
A number of dairy laws are sug-
gested dealing with the coloring OF
substitutes for butter, extension of
time that temporary permits to cream
station operators may be issued, and
an egg-candling law is suggested.
The governor also recommended
that support be given to the move
ment to develop the Great Lakes-St
Lawrence tidewater project. This
would save a great deal in shipping
grain abroad, and it is estimated that
the saving to Nebraska would be So.
100000 year on shipments of wheat
and corn alone.
1t was also pointed out that the
fish and game laws should be entirely
rewritten. Among provisions here
would be regulations governing the
size limit Of fish taken for food pur-
poses. the designation Of certain lakes
as public waters, where anyone might
hunt and fish, and the development OF
a system Of parks and recreation
places in Nebraska.
Securities and Banking
The governor gave attention to the
sale of securities in this state. "Afte,
securities have been legitimately SOLD
under the authority of the state, it is
not unusual that companies have beer
systematically robbed from Within
said the governor. consequently, 4
the state is going to assume response.
bility In these matters, it is lust as
important that il should be giver
authority over the conduct Of these
concerns after they are organized q,
it is to authorize the sale of thei,
securities" II was pointed out that
the issuance Of permits for the sale OF
securities has often been regarded ms
an endorsement of a security, and
agents have sought to try to convey
that impression, in spite Of the fact
that every permit is plainly marked
that the bureau makes no recommen.
dation as to the value of the securities
However, the governor reported that
out Of the s80,286, 553.96 worth OF
securities authorized by the bureau
less than 100000 represented com,
panies that have since become bank,