The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-03-03
.T.B. KING QUITS
SHELBY COMMISSION
MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT as CAN
DIDATE FOR CONGRESS
Duncan Also Quits; Successors Imme-
diately Chosen. - Both Quit
Under Fire of Crit
icism.


this county where he established an
enviable reputation as a progressive
business and church man, but who for
several years has been a citizen of
Memphis, on Tuesdayafternoon resign
ed his position on the Shelby county
commission. Mr.. King had held this
place for several years having been
allied with what is known in political
circles as the Crump machine. Until
recently this machine has under
the direction of former Mayor Crump
held absolute sway over Shelby coun-
ty and the city of Memphis.
Crump was removed from Office
some months ago through custer pro-
ceedings. Recently under a fire of
criticism and charges Of incompetent
cy and in some cases criminal charges
half dozen or so of Mr.. Crump's
companions in office have resigned.
The Commercial Appeal has been the
leading spirit in these exposures, but
the Commercial Appeal has never
charged that Mr.. King was guilty of
anything more than carelessness and
inefficiency in Office. Against many
criminal charges have been made.
Upon resigning from the Shelby
county commission, Mr.. King issued
the following statement:
"In resigning from the Board of
County Commissioners of Shelby
County did not, nor do now admit
any of the charges that have been
made directly or indirectly against my
official record; but instead, reaffirm
the statement / gave to the public in
January, 1916, which is as follows:
az have never received, directly or
indirectly, any benefit, financial or
otherwise, from the purchase Of sup
plies or material for county purposes,
nor from the building of roads in any
way in Shelby county.
81 have never used the power of
office to advance my private or polit-
ical ends in any way whatsoever.
81 have never condoned, excused
or honored graft in any form in my
life.
Neither is my resignation prompt
ed by any fear as to the outcome Of
any and all Investigations and audits
tina ere now being made, or will be
sae.-t4 ~ ttsa a. :. .iA-.s ss.as. y -
commissioners, because ! rest in the
conscious knowledge that have EN-
deavored at all times to give an hon
est, painstaking and progressive adj
Of all the matters COM
mitted to my charge, and as an evil
dence of this fact, hereby announce
myself candidate to represent the
Tenth Congressional District in the
lower branch Of the United States
Congress, subject to the action of the
democratic committee. consider this
a blessed channel through which to
make known certain cherished princi-
Piles and policies, which, if enacted
into law, would, in my judgment, add
greatly to the prosperity and happi-
ness of the people of the Tenth Con-
gressional District, as we'll as other
parts of the Union. | expect to vigor-
ously defend the record have made
in Office or out of it, and know of no
better place to receive correct ver-
dict than before the bar of public
/ shall not indulge in vile
Or vicious denunciations in the cam
paign which | expect to make, but do
intend to state facts as they are and
openly discuss questions vitally af-
fecting our people.
81 have an abiding faith in the ul-
innate triumph of right principles and
correct living; therefore unhesitating-
y face the issues of the hour with as
much pleasure and assurance as any
contest in which | have ever engaged.
cut the official cables with my own
land, and upon my own responsibility
aunch into the deeper waters of po-
itical adventure, hoping to bring to
he people larger and better service
n return. / shall, at an early date,
resent more fully my views upon pub
ic questions"