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lems of public education, charity, etc., 

 which affected the general welfare. Re- 

 cognizing these civic interests and virtues, 

 the Government under the first American 

 Intervention made him President of the 

 Board of Education to which he gave his 

 disinterested services until 1909. 



Senor Cornide was one of the founders 

 of the Conservative party in Santa Clara; 

 he entered upon an active political career 

 in 1 9 14, and in 19 16 he was elected Repre- 

 sentative. During his term of service in 

 the Chamber he has taken an eager interest 

 in all matters relating to public education, 

 charity, and health. 



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