Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1915-03-16

/ the close of my term ! wrote the bill in
creasing the rural school term from hve
months to six, and the companion bill pro-
viding the funds for the extra month.
without increasing the tax rate, and Sc
cured their passage by the Legislature.
| As Secretary OF state / WAS member of
the Board which built the new Capitol,
and was also member OF the Board
which assessed all franchise taxes, which
taxes were very largely Increased during
that term. The two administrations COW
cred by those eight years marked an era
OF great prosperity IN the governmental
affairs Of the State-a big state debt was
paid off, the rural school term increased
To six months, two state Normal Schools
established, the state University put ON
more comprehensive basis, new Capitol
built. many other progressive movements
fostered. all without increasing the tax
rate, and fun treasury turned over To
the succeeding administration. am proud
10 nave had "A part IN making that record.
During the seven years since | retired
from public office | have responded TO
every cali of the Democratic party. Dur
ing this time. Ia the serious neglect OF
my personal affairs, ] have stumped the
State for my party in every campaign,
giving my time and services to the sue
cess OF the party's nominees.
My eight Years experience I'm public
office, referred % above, gave me an IN
sight into the affairs of the State govern
ment that ought 90 prove valuable To The
Chief Executive. MY service to my party
since retiring from office perhaps entities
me Ia some consideration. ON this record
as public officer ana as a private citizen
with whatever ability | may possess, |
submit my candidacy to the Democracy
Of the State n nominated ana elected 1
shall devote my entire time and energy
20 the discharge OF the duties Of the office
in an effort 20 promote the moral eduCa-
tiOnal and business interests of the COM
mOnwealth, To- the end that IL may become
better place even Than IL Is now In
which to hVe.
Respectfully submitted,
II. v. McCHESNEY
Forty-siX years oid, virile, enthusiasts,
and OF ready wit, Mr.. McChesney has
made himself one OF the best known DEM
Ocrats In Kentucky through his activity
In the interests of the party in every cam
paign since bOyhoQd. He entered pubic
life at the age of 20, when he was elected
was e-elected To that office Previous 10
that he had taught in CALDWELL his native
county; crittenoen, where he was reared
Webster and Livingston.
From County Superintendent of LivinFs-
ton he was promoted 10 the Office OF State
Superintendent IN 1899, running on the
elected Secretary Of State on The ticket
with J. G. w. Beckham.
Their friendship has been continuous
and close since that time. Mr. McChesney
was chairman Of The speakers bureau OF
State headquarters in 1871 and, excepting
Governor McCreary himself made more
speeches In the campaign than any other
Democrat he stumped the State with
Mr.. Beckham when the latter was elected
United States Senator
Probably no public man In the State is
In more demand as a speaker ON all sorts
of occasions than Mr.. McChesney, and his
interests In affairs touching community
life. as well as the welfare OF the State,
are well known Ia Frankfort. where he has
resided and has been practicing law since
leaving state office. lie Is at present a
member of the City Board OF Education a
Director OF tine y. IA. q. A., Vice President
Of the Kentucky state Historical Society.
and a deacon In the BAPTIST Church ana
Of Its Sunday School.