Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-12
Sentiment Of Progressive Ele-
ment of Party Crystalizing
on Carroll County Man
THE BLYTHE PRESS AMUSING
Efforts to Create impression That War
Is On in the Progressive Camp
Causes Politicians to Smile-WiIl
Present Solid Front When tho
Ti,ne Comes.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. July 12.--The discus
sion among politicians here is one of
amusement at the attempts OF the
Blythe press of the state to give the
impression thruout the state that
there is war In the progressive camp
over the question of the nomination
Of candidate for governor and es-
pecially over the question OF Garst's
candidacy.
The Carroll Herald. with standpat
Conner" editor. in an editorial de-
cisLres that Garst cannot be side
tracked and that he shall be a can
dictate for governor. The Waterloo
Reporter (Blythe- -standpaD quotes
the Herald as being published in
Garst's home town and friendly to
Garst as saying that Garst shall not
be sidetracked." and then draws the
conclusion that there is trouble in the
progressive camp. that the progress
ives are conspiring to ditch" Garst,
and that the Carroll statesman is
feaping the reward so often handed
out by the Cummins camp"
III can be said that the progressive
politicians are amused at the vain at
tenlpts OF the standpat press, and
thus far this is about the only ef-
feet. Every progressive politician is
agreed that there will be but one
standard bearer for the progressives.
IL is impossible now to say who this
will be- but thus far the majority Of
those who have been asked about the
matter have stated plainly a prefer
enee. for Lieutenant Governor Garst
and none have expressed a preference
for any other in opposition to Garst.
Those who are united so far as po-
litical beliefs are concerned will not
oppose each other for the nomination
for governor. AS indicated in this
correspondence some days ago, the
progressive leaders are united in the
belief that 1t is for the rank and file
Of the progressives over the state to
unite at the proper time on their
choice for a candidate for governor
in order that the victories thus far
won shall not be now lost. Every
progressive leader will readily
acquiesce when the will of the rank
and file is known. Many of those here
in Des Moines who are best qualified
to speak are saying that the reason
the governorship Is not more dis
cussed by the progressive newspapers
of the state is because they are taking
it for granted that Garst will be the
candidate and are satisfied with that.
Whether this is true or not will be
known in the course of a few months.
State Veterinarian Koto and AS
sistsLnt Veterinarian Talbot Of Des
Moines yesterday superintended the
slaughter of twelve head Of cattle at
the stock yards. and found that their
adverse test for tuberculosis in some
OF them had been correct.
Examination OF the herd disclosed
to the veterinarians that mine out Of
the twelve were affected with the dis
ease The owner. Andrew Reed who
lives near Van Meter, Dallas county.
doubted the accuracy Of the tests He
offered to have the entire herd butch
cred that the correctness of the the
cry Of the state authorities be tested.
Three, only, of the animals were
found to be in perfect condition. They
had not responded to the tuberculin
tests as applied by the veterinarians
prior to death The other nine were
found to be in very bad condition.
These had responded when the veter-
inarlans had applied the test.
Under the law the owner of the af-
fected cattle must stand the total loss.
A large number Of persons witnessed
the post mortem. It disclosed a horri-
BILE condition Of the bodies OF the anil
mails affected with the disease. Some
time ago f1fty-one head Of hogs owned
by A. F. Moore. neighbor OF Mr..
Reed were found diseased by the vet
erinaria,ns.
In an extended discussion Of the
subject of sanitary production OF
foods, especially meats, Secretary
Thomas of the state board of health
urges municipalities to take steps to
see that the local supply Of meats is
free from contamination. The pack
ing houses. like Agar's. cannot accept
stock that has not been shown by the
government tubercular test to be In
good health.