The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-18

the close OF my term | wrote the bill in
creasing the rural school term from fve
months to six. and the companion bill pro-
without Increasing the tax rate. and Sc,
cured their passage by the Legislature.
As Secretary of State | was a member Of
the Board which built the new Capitol.
and was also a member of the Board
which assessed all franchise taxes, which
taxes were very largely increased during
that term. The two administrations COW
of great prosperity in the governmental
affairs Of the State-a big state debt was
paid on the rural school term increased
to six months. two State Normal schools
established. the State University put on a
more comprehensive basis. a new Capitol
built, many other progressive movements
fostered, all without increasing the tax
rate, and a full treasury turned over to
the succeeding administration. am proud
10 nave had part In making that record.
During the seven years since | retired
from public office | have responded to
every call OF the Democratic party Dur
ing this time, TO 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 In public
oihce, referred 70 above, gave me an in
sight into the affairs OF the State govern
ment that ought to prove valuable TO the
Chief Executive. My service to my party
since retiring from Office perhaps entities
me TO some consideration. on this record
as public officer and as n private citizen,
with whatever ability | may possess, /
submit my candidacy to the Democracy
OF the state. IL nominated and elected i
snail devote my entire time and energy
TO the discharge Of the duties OF the oiiics
in an effort TO promote the moral educa-
tonal and business interests OF the Com
monwealth. to the end that II may become
"A better place even than II is now in
which to live.
Respectfully submitted.
ii. V. McCHESNEY."
Foity-six years old. viriIs enthusiastic
and OF a ready wit, Mr.. McChesney has
made himself one OF the best known Dem
ocIats IN Kentucky through his activity
IN the interests Of the party in every cam.
palgn since boyhood. He entered public
NE az the age Of %, when he was elected
v osh r saperin Z, o. Livingston. He
mat he had taught In Caldwell his native
county: Crittenden. where he was reared:
Webster and Livingston.
From County Superintendent of Liyings-
ton he was promoted to the ofiiee OF state
SUPERINTENDENT In 1889. running on the
eI ee s sssss;.r -Four years later he was
with J. c. w. Beckham.
Their friendship has been continuous
ana close since that time. Mr.. McChesney
Was chairman OF the speakers bureau Of
Governor McCreary himself, made more
speeches In the campaign than any other
democrat He stunped the state with
MT beckham when the latter was elected
United States Senator.
Probably no public man In the State is
~ more demand as speaker on ali sorts
Of occasions than Mr.. McChesney, and his
interests In Affairs touching Community
life, as well az the welfare Of the state.
are well known In Frankfort where he mas
resided and has been practicing law since
leaving state once. He IL at present
member OF the City Board Of Education.
Director OF the Y NJ. c. A., Vice Preside
of the Kentucky State Historical eosd,
and a deacon In the Baptist chusA
resident " rs SUNDAY school