The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-02
NORTH DAKOTA
CHANGE FOR PERKINS
Old-Time North Dakotan May Be
Alaska's First Delegate
in Congress.
Contingencies Under Which the
lightning Might strike-He
Is Popular at Nome.
snaoial to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Bismarck N. D.. Sept. "A report that comes
from Alaska is to the effect that in case congress
grants territorial form Of government, the bet
ter class Of citizens went delegate TO congress
appointed instead of elected, because OF the large
floating population, which, it is said, would make
an election difficult and possibly not representa-
tive of the best interests Of the territory.
In the event of the appointment OF delegate
Colonel William T. Perkins, formerly we'll
known North Dakotan, but more recently 1dentl-
fed with John Rosene's Alaskan and Siberian
Trading company, stands good chance OF be-
ing the appointee Perkins is especially popu-
lar in Nome aud stands well with President
Roosevelt and the party managers He lived In
Bismarck for many years and Is past grand mas
ter Of the Masonic grand lodge OF the state.
Governor White has gone to Valley City to
open the chicken hunting season, but gave out
nothingsmore with regard to the extra session be.
fore his departure. He Is getting the sentiment
OF the members of the legislature and public
men generally. Nothing definite is settled upon
yet but the fact that hanks thru the state will
not take the securities Of the institutions in their
present shape indicates that the extra session is
likely to be called
Alexander Mckenzie has been spending few
days with friends in Bismarck and looking after
some private business affairs. It is understood
he does not favor the extra session, as matter
Of party policy.
- Something for Gokey.
J. J. Gokey Of Dawson, one Of the best known
hunters and guides of this section Of the state,
has, it is reported, been selected by President
Roosevelt for the position Of chief gamekeepel
of Yellowstone Park. Gokey is we'll known to
every eastern hunter who has enjoyed duck shoot
ing at Dawson, which Is the Mecca for duck
hunters of all parts of the country.
When President Roosevelt's special trair
PASSED thru North Dakota last spring President
Mellen of the Northern Pacific requested GokeJ
to get two Canada geese and string Of duck.
for the presidential party. Geese are difficult
to get in the spring, being wary after their expe
riences In the south. but Gokey, having prom
ised them, was as good as his word and whel
the party went thru he presented two fine biz
honkers and string Of canvasbacks to the presi
dent.
The usual GHOSTS are being trotted out ii
preparation for the exctra session, If it is called
| and one Of the latest Is that the resubmissiol
members Of the legislature will soon hold
meeting to formulate plan Of action. It
stated they will demand some concessions If the,
stand for the institution appropriations. It /
unlikely the report is true. Such a procedur
would prove a boomerang and the shrewdes
| Of the resubmissionists no doubt realize this /
the case. s.'. 80
It is stated that Oct. 1 will see the change i,
the registry OF the land office at Bismarck an
that A. G.. McGillivray will retire to be sue
| ceeded by Editor NJ. H. Jewell Of the Bismarc
| Tribune. This Is one of the changes agreed upo
at the famous peace conference of Missou1
| slope politicians at Bismarck last winter