The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1915-03-19

the close of my term wrote the bill in
creasing the rural school term from five
months to six. and the companion bill pro-
vlding the funds for the extra month,
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 member of the Board
which assessed all franchise taxes, which
taxes We're very largely increased during
that term. The two admnist rations 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
10 six months. two State Normal Schools
established. The State University put on It
more comprehensive basis. a new Capitol
built, mary other progressive movements
fostered all without increasing the tax
rate. and full treasury turned over to
the succeeding administration. | am proud
TO have had Il 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. l have stumped the
State for my party in every campaign
giving my time and services to the sue
cess OF the party $ 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 u SOfile CONSIDERATION. On tnlS record
as public officer and as a private citizen.
with whatever ability | may possess
submit my candidacy to the Democracy
of the State. If nominated and elected /
shall devote my entire time and energy
10 the discharge of the duties of the Office
In an effort to promote the moral. educa-
tionai and business interests of the Com
nlonWealth, to the end that IL may become
better place even than it is now in
which to live.
Respectfully submitted,
Fl. V. McCHESNEY.s
forty-six years old, virile, enthusiastic.
ana 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 i'm every cam
paign since bOyhood He entered public
NE at the age of rs, when he was elected
County Superintendent of Livingston. He
was reelected to that office Previous 10
mat he had taught in Caldwell, his native
county; Cr1ttenden, where he was reared
Webster and Livingston.
From County Superintendent of Iiyinss-
ton he was promoted to the office of State
superintendent i'm 1899. running on the
G e,oi Scket Four years later he was
with J. &. w. Beckham.
Their friendship has been continuous
and close since that time. Mr.. McChesney
was chairman of the speakers bureau of
State headquarters in 1911 AMI, 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 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 ne has
resided and has been practicing law since
leaving State Office. He is at present a
member of the City Board of Education. a
Director OF the Y. M. c. A.. Vice President
and deacon In the Baptist Church AID
President II It's Sunday school :