The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-31

the close of my term l wrote the bill in
creasing the rural school term from five
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 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 Off 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 q full treasury turned over to
the succeeding administration. am proud
to have had part In making that record
During the seven years since | retired
from public Office | have responded to
every rall 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
ONCE, referred TO 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 a private citizen,
with whatever ability | may possess.
submit my candidacy to the Democracy
OF the state. IL nominated and elected
snail devote my entire time and energy
TO the discharge of the duties of the office
In an effort TO promote the moral, educa-
tfonal and business interests of the Com
monwealth. to the end that II may become
better place even than II is now In
which TO live.
Respectfully submitted.
III. v. McCHESNEY."
Forty-six years old, virile. enthusiastic,
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 boyhood. He entered public
life at the age OF 20, when he was elected
County Superintendent OF Livingston He
was reelected TO that office. Previous TO
that he had taught In Caldwell. his native
county; Crittenoen, where he was reared:
Webster and Livingston.
From County Superintendent of Livings-
ton ne was promoted to the Office of State
superintendent In 1899, running on the
S eeetsd sesrs;a -Four years later he was
with J. Z. w. Beckham.
Their friendship has been continuous
ana close since that time. Mr.. McChesney
State headquarters In 1911 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 In Frankfort. where he has
resioed and has been practicing law since
leaving state ONCE. He is at present "A
member OF the City Board of Education. 3
Director OF the Y, NJ. e. A., Vice President
VI the Kentucky State Historical Society.
ana q deacon In the BAPTIST church I'd
resident Of ~ Sunday sct-ai