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The circulation of The Tribune is greater than any other Wyoming newspaper: SIMM Ipsa rj 1 Bjsan35 MEMBER- 0FV ASSOCIATED PRESS Z-7Z ono Member of Audit Bureau (TAIPFR WVn TUT IDcn A iQ9d On Streets or at Xewgunds, 5 cents Publication Offices: fcJ" of Circulation 1 utmvrn, wmuw Delivered by Carrier 75 cents a month Tribune 219 K. Second St. 1FW YM( frlf HOT I Wfffi 70) "TO if 1IMT '8 11 1 mllness jlkW 11 viMa. MlrMl It tl 'U'la a Iw vlul Jmh PH DUES AT A Li ON OF NEW TO EXECUTIVE ELECT! 0' CONN ELL JOHNSON ASKS WORLDS ER I ES DO LAN AN RNOR IS ATCHEPNE Sorrow Descends Upon State Mansion With fiEGAIELLED ARE OUSTED 'V. Thorough Probe Is De State Committee Must Nominate Candidates; Republican Discussion Here Centers Around Robert D.Carey Passing of Governor William' B.Ross.

Tried to Bribe Heinie Sand 'to Throw manded by Head of Am lencan League. Game; Young Star Says Young and Frisch Were Also In On Plot CHEYENNE, Oct 2.. Funeral services Governor William B. Ross will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal church here next Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

NEW YORK. Oct. 2. Jimmy O'Connell, Giant' out fielder expelled by Baseball Commissioner Landis last nizht after he had confessed he had offered a $500 bribe tt 11.. i T.i; CHEYENNE, to Inlielder neinie oana oi ine-irnnaueipiiia iauonais iu 2.

William Bradford Ross, 51, twelfth governor of "throw" last Saturday game, today declared he had been made the "goat" and that other members of the New York the Wyoming compiled statutes for J920 which are quoted as follows: Succession to Governorship. "In case of the removal, death, resignation, or inability of the governor of the state Wyoming, the secretary of state shall act as governor until the disability of-the governor is removed, or a governor shall be elected. (Order of succession names the, secretary of state, president of the last state senate, the speaker of the last house of representatives, state auditor and state treasurer. In this case, Frank Lucas, secretary of state, and Republican, succeeds to the place-) Successor's Proclamation. "Whenever ihe powers and duties of the offioe of governor of the state of Wyoming shall devolve upon-any of the persons named In the-fore Wyoming and one of the tam were tne instigators ov iuc Only until the canvassing board has made its official report on the election of November 4 will Secretary cf State Frank E.

Lucas of Buffalo be governor of Wyoming, as the result of the death today of William B. Ross, the state's chief executive. Provision la made by statute for tho election of a governor should the Incumbent of that offioe be removed by death or other 20 days prior to a general election. A further requirement of the law is that the acting governor must Issue a proclamation calling for the election of a governor as is ordinarily done. The law provides further that can-dictates for governor in such an emergency shall be placed in nomination by the state central committees of duly constituted parties.

Un three Democrats to have CHICAGO, Oct. 2. (By The Associated Press.) President Ban Johnson of the American League said today that in view of the public statements concerning charges of attempted bribery by members of the New York Giants, tho world series should have been off. 7 Sir. Johnson said he would demand an investigation of the federal judiciary so "we may know all the facts and bring to the surface the individuals who have been guilty of this misconduct and are a positive menace to the integrity of baseball.

1 The American League executive that in hist judgment the American League had been handed a championship club to compete with "which is tainted in rthe things it bribery plot. got my notice today that I have been placed on the ineligible list but I was tipped off last night that I was to get it and it certainly knocked me cold." been elected to that office Cozy Dolan. Giant coach, who also iras expelled as a result of Cou ncil's confession; George Kelly, cap died at 3:15 o'clock this morning st Memorial hospital. Death was caused by jvptlc phletitis following an abdominal operation performed Set tain FranK risen ana uuiueiuer Young all spoke to him concerning the bribery, O'Connell said, tember 24th. sddln? that they gave him to undcr- Secretary of State Frank E.

Lucas that the entire Giant team was Republican, automatically becam acting governor when Governor on it." "They were all in on it," the going section as therein provided, Ross died. He will serve as act the persons upon whom such duties shall devolve shall Issue a procla rosing outfiplder said. "I am being made the gtat. thats' all." i ft i ing governor until the quallfica-7 tion of a successor to the governor- der this provision early conferences of these committees are in prospect that candidates may be placed be mation to the effect that the person O'Connell reported with other hip who will be elected November members of the team at the Folo 4 and who will qualify after tea theretofore an incumbent in said office of naming him, has wk ml A na Grounds at 10 o'clock- declaring that. state canvassing board reports lato Dolin said he knew of no reason why O'Connell shou'd accuse him of having inspired the attempted bribery.

He also declared he was not trying tocover' anyone else. "I wouldn't cover up anybody in a-thing like this," Dolan asserted. "No one can point to a dishonest thing I ever did. in basball or out cf it." NEW YORK, Oct. 2.

New Yorli Giants, champions cf the National, licgue left- for Washington at 3:30 this 'afternoon for the first game of the world series wuh the Senators on Saturday. Several hundred fans cheered, lustily as the team boarded limited at Pennsylvania sta-tlcn. Neither Jimmy O'Connell nor Coach Cozy Dolan, declared ineligible by Commissioner Landis for ceased to act as such, naming the reason, and stating that such per fore the people. Republican political discussion in Casper today centered on -former Governor Robert D. Carey as the possible nominee of the Republican he had not teen "officially or unofficially" noticed of his suspension "I didn't know what else to do," he it son succeeding to the duties of such office has assumed the duties and aplained.

He 'frankly discussed the Stalls of the attempted bribery. jiarty', while' from Cheyenne came powers thereof. Term of Successor. "(Proviso) Whenever tfcs powers mm Ban Baa in November. Governor Rons' body was removed to the executive mansion this morning and will remain there until the funeral services, whicji probably will be held Saturday.

Whether the funeral shall be held at the executive mansion or at the' Masonic consistory temple has not been decided. The body will not lie in state. No ceremonies was associated with the assumption of the duties of tho governorship by Secretary of Stat Lucas. Under the law these duties and duties of the office of the gov ernor of the state of Wyoming shall devolve upon a person, as here the report that mention naa oeen made pf William E. Chaplin, former secretary of state and veteran newspaper editor.

Upstate rumors bore the name of Secretary of State Frank automatically succeeds to the office for a brief period. The names of S. G. Hopkins and D. J.

Howell, both of Cheyenne, were mentioned by Democrats of the i inbefore provided, the person acting as governor shall continue to act as governor, as aforesaid, until the end of the term of the governor; alleged attempted bribery of Short stop Sand of the Phillies, were in ihe party. Provided, such assumption of offitfe O'Connell that the bribery pan was first broached to him in t're Can's' dressing room by Dolan before last Saturday's game. Dolan 1 said, asked him jf he was well acquainted with Sand. O'Connel i he told him he was, saying tty were both Californians and had hown each other for a long time. Man thrn said, according to O'Con-wll: 'If you can sret Sand to let down a today's trame tell him -there's be in it for him." "I a.4ked Dolan where the money TrJ to come from." ri'ConneU, "and he said, 'well, -the Giants are all gonig to chip In anc Kase up the purse! I agreed and Is made as aforesaid less than ty days before the next general elec 'NEW YORK, Oct.

3. John J. Mc- TULSA. Oct. 2.

The second annual International Petroleum Exposition, featuring the "pageant of princesses," opened here today. Oil men from all parts of the world are in attendance. princesses." twelve in number, young women representing as many oil states, will vie for the crown of "Queen Petrolla." Wyoming i3 represented by Miss Dorothy Logan of Douglas, who arrived here yesterday morning. tion for county officers, then and in Graw, manager of the New York that case the person acting as gov ernor as aforesaid, shall issue an state capital. In Casper the names of former Senator Pat O'Connor and Jos.

C. O'Mahoney were heard. Complete Information as to-what the untimely death of Governor William B. Ross necessitates in the way of selecting another chief executive, is' contained in paragraphs 95. 96 and, especially, 97, of chapter 12 of Giants, after a meeting of the team his morning said he did not think hat either Dolan or O'Connell was additional proclamation calling for the election of a governor to fill tl became prosecuting attorney of Laramie county and carried out a vigorous campaign for law enforcement.

The pioneers had pointed (Continued on Page Four) William Bradford Ross came to Wyoming in 1901 and set about the practice of law( in Cheyenne when that -place was on the of the old lrontier. Three years later he 'vicious" cr that either had any unexpired term, which election shall (Continued on Page Ten.) i won a see Deiore tne Asked if he did not consider il ji that such an offer should mad bv a fellow team member. 1 O'Ccnnell replied: JU Li 1 LI iiJ Uil a vHJo IT UuIajl automatically devolved upon him when the governor died. He will however, -isue a proclamation the governor's death and his assumption the governor's office as acting governor and also proclamation calling for the election of a successor to the governor November 4. These proclamations probably will be witlrneld until after the funeral of Governor Ross.

Gov. Ross, during the week following the operation, which revealed a gangrenous condition of the appendix made a courageous fight against death. Recovery was regarded by the attending physicians from the first as improbable. Yesterday the governor became delirious at times. Last night his condition bt-1 came rapidly worse.

Dr. G. P. John ston, the family physician, and Dr. Walter Lacey were at his bedside throughout the night, as was Mrs.

Ross. The family were present when the end came. Preparations for resorting to bloodi" trasfusion, should such an operation be deemed'advlsable, were made, but the operation was not performed. Many friends and official associates of the governor volunteered So. 1 didn't.

Dolan said all the connection with a igambling ring. i "They were dumb," McGraw declared. "I cannot understand why these two men did what they did," McGraw continued, "when the chances were 100 to 1 that New York would win the pennant. The only explanation I can give is that they are a (Continued on Page Ten.) EiSTREMl TO HUE MCE FOR THE COUNCIL K-er players on the team were in "i and I said to myself, 'if all feilows in on this there if K'thinj? s'ranare about it and it's for r.ie A. State O'Corinf-11 said that a short time Dolan made the to l-im, Rcss Toung entered Msaid an-thinsr in him Near Great Audience at Elks Aroused to Frequent Outbursts- by Addresses of John Dillon and Robert D.

Carey; Senator Warren Cheered by Gathering "A few millions will vote for Davis and I can see their reason; many more millions will vote for Cpolidge and I can see a myriad of reasons; a few will vote for LaFollette and I can't see a single reason." In these few pungent words John R. Dillon, state senator from Lander summed up a brilliant and polished speech which he gave last night as the outstanding talk, of the I toM him vpc tVitt ituu luung suiu 0U go nl'Pnd ifa nil lutlon were fought and this country Enos Tremaln, employe of the Standard Oil company in the machine shop at the local refinery, was erroneously reported to have withdrawn as a candidate foi- councilman in the Second ward. The dis--rei-ancy wa3 caused by the fact hat Mr. Tremain filing before the late prescribed by law and later had lis petition laid aside in the city r.en Frnr.k Frisch came up tc secured its 'ndependence, Wyoming If'? to tell tVii If mm i irz nuuu. ij Republican rally held at the Elks auditorium.

Despite the rain, which fell heavily at the time for the meeting, the audi he is held by Natrona county voters y-p I don't remembe-y lt Kelly said to me. bu Of 'great importance to the Wyoming organization the Daughters of the American Revolution. Is the coming to Casper of Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cooke, president general, anc Mrs. William 8.

Walker, to be present at and address the state conference of the D. A. R. tomorrow at the Elks building Far. removed from the original thirteen states along the Atlantic coast the "battles of the revo- to provide blood.

The offer of Ad-(Osntinued From Paje Fov-) R. W. "Loucks. division superin-, tendent of the Carter Oil company will leave Friday for Tulsa atten.l the International Prtroleum exposition. He wIU be joined in a short time by Mrs.

Loucks who has been visiting with relatives In the east. lerk's office until the proper time has for some years had an active membership in the revolutionary society. The visit here of Mrs. Cooke an! Mrs. Walker will undoubtedly serve to bring the state division into closer unity with the national body.

The program for tomorrow calls (Continued on Page Nine.) tarns, ine greatest ana most sustained applause when Mr. Dillon, first referred to Senator Francis E. Warren' candidacy for reelection. Senator Warren was given an ovation that showed the esteem and popularity with which torium was filled to capacity and seats were at a premium. Senator Dillon and Robert D.

Carey, former governor, arouse! frequent outbursts of enthusiasm when they scored points in their vt 'c wmea to me aoout i that he save me tne hp ia on it too." i had nothir.s to do with this He spoke briefly at the close of thJ meeting. Mr. Dillon gave one of the most effective campaign speeches delivered in Casper in recent years. JContinued on Page Five.) ior filing. Mr.

'Tremain is still actively in the race and will shortly commence his campaign for the office on, the city council. Said Dclir. I) V. "I A. liquid LEAGUE PEACE UP EJD flfc nn 3) Pz rs? rTN CuJ GENEVA, Oct.

2. (By The Associated Press). Th3 EECIWt SCOKBOARD iTTWBUNE TO FLASI lEl.SElES (SA1ES, PLAf -'BY-PUY Get your world series returns at the Tribune office every afternoon a game is played. The first game" starts Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, Casper time. The Tribune's electric scoreboard' will be in place on the front Tall of the Tribune building tomorrow.

The scoreboard, by the use of a flasher, shows with electric lights just where every ball is hit, where the base runners are, shows them scooting around the bases and records every ball pitched and every play made. Tom Daily, veteran "announcer of world's series too numerous to mention, will be behind th triple- tongued megaphone and will broadcast the results vocally, while the switchboard, is broadcasting it electrically. It is a well authenticated fact people living in the south part of town open their indows on nice days and take in the series via Daily's stentorian basso voice. Associated Press wire will be humming the. minute the umpire in Washington calls "play ball.MThe plays will come about one minute after they hare actually occurred.

Cet he 'Tribune "scoreboard habit. It is fast and it is accurate. of History Turned Back Here In veiling Monument West of City; Tribute Paid to the P'oneers fifth assembly of the League of Nations today solemnly concluded its work of peace by the unanimous adoption of a resolution urging that all the 47 states represented in the present assembly, ratify the protocol of arbitration and security, providing for the pacific settlement of interna- and the Boy Scouts were all represented at the dedication ceremonies. Dr. M.

C. Keith, president of the Lions club which was sponsoring the undertaking acted as chairman of the day. Dr. Keith stated -that the unveiling was to have taken place earlier but that it had been overlooked until late. The slab bears the inscription "Oregon Trail marked by ths state of Wyoming, 1814." The two principle speakers were R.

S. Ellison, president of the Cas tlonal disputes. The memorable debate "before the League, which closed with the adoption, of the resolution, ended in. the frantic note of a woman's plea that war be forever banished because "its first vitcim is always the child-" The speaker was Mrs. Helen Swan-wick of Great Britain, the last of the delegates to Fpeak before the voting.

Fifty-seven delegations supported the resolution which was divided into two parts. The first recommended to the earnest attention of all members of the league acceptance of the protocol which provides in addition to clauses covering arbitration and security for the prepar-(ContiBUed on Pase Ten.) I Purer I of old Fort Caspar on the ink of the Platte lastmvu the city was definitely marked for all time trail 11 en a ranite slab which had lUn by the Oregon a crouvi nlarly 10 years was unveiled in the presence of Wan about 150 Persons. Lions club, the Ki-cluo, the Rotary club, the Cf'ber of Commerce per Chamber of; Commerce, and Wil liam B. Cobb, president of the Cas (Continued on Page Ten.) ft 1 i.

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