The copper era., 1902-08-07
Political Pointers.

fONtlcdl fOlEleIS.
 John J. Birdno, the well known edi- ] tor Of the Guardian, announces in this { issue that he will be a candidate be- fore the convention for the honor Of representing Graham county in the Territorial council. A chief clerk Of l the last council, Mr. BirGno gained some valuable experience in legisla- tive affairs, by which the county would profit. In his capacity as publisher he has rendered the party strong ser wee, which fact should have its weight with tho conyention.-Bulie- tin.
 : John T. Lines, this week announces ". T. Webb of Pima, as candidate for the legislature subject to the en- dorscment Of the democratic conven- ton. Mr. Lines does not state wheth- CT Mr Webb is a candidate for the assembly or the council. Mr. Webb is one of the best citizens in Graham county, and well qualified for the posi- ton to which he aspires. Hchas always been d hard-working democrat and de- serves well from his party. He would make d good representative.
 In this issue of the ERA will be found the announcement Of Tom Smith. who desires to be re-Eominated on the republican ticket for the office Of county recorder. Tom Smith is q ] Clifton man, and for many years was connected with the railroad as agent. During tho past two years he has given the office of County Recorder hi, close attention, which has made him many friends with those who have had business transactions with the county.
 In this issue of the ERA will be found the announcement of Ben R. Clark, Of Solomonvillc for the office Of supervisor. Mir. Clark is an old timer in Graham county, and is well and favorably known to all the people. Mr Clark made an excellent record as sheri1. He is thorough business man and well qualified for any county office. He is a democrat of the old school, and deserves well of his party.
 The ERA, at the request of several prominent democrats, this week an nOunces the name of Wiley F. Jones as candidate for district attorney, subject to the endorsement of the democratic county convention. AIr. Jones is one of the best known demo- crats in the county. he has served a. district attorney, and made a good re- cord for himself.
 Judgo F.. <. Marshbir, of Stafford, is announced in this issue of the ERA a. candidate for probate judge. He is said to be a man of high ability as lawyer, and an old time Tammany democrat At the present time he is rcfrce in bankruptcy for Graham county.
 A call for democratic primary cleo tion to select delegates to the couHty convention, has been issued by Nit Simms, chairman of the Clifton pre- cinct. The election will be held We'd ncsday next, August l3tb, at the old school building. The polls will be open from F m. until p. m.
 In another column will be found the announcement of 5. J. Forbes, for the office of supervisor. Mr. Forbes is one cf Cliftou's most successful and promi- neut business men, and a democrat ot the old school. He would make an excellent supervisor.
 From present indications big vote will be cast at the primary election to be held in Clifton Wednesday next ! The polls will be open from l2 m. until !. P. m. Every democrat in the dis trict should turn out and cast his |. ballot.