This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... adapted itself to modern civilization. In the Chaco, or the western portion of Paraguay, there are several tribes in an uncivilized condition, the most notable being the Guanas, the Ubayaes, the Tobas, the Guaycurias, the Avipones and the Lenguas. Missionary work is being done among some of these tribes, although in the far interior the hostility of the tribes found there makes it dangerous for the white man to venture there. Industries. There were, in 1890, thirty factories in Paraguay, making bricks, matches, tiles, furniture, leather, liquor, flour, soap, macaroni, beer, artificial ice and lumber. The number has increased since then, and the President"s message, delivered to Congress, April 1, 1901, states that there are 1,094 industrial houses in the country, representing a capital of $16,931,000. In these figures, agricultural and stock raising industries are not included. Instituto Paraguayo. (See, " Public Instruction.") Ipacarai is a town situated about 25 miles by rail from Asuncion. It was founded in 1887, and has a population of about 2500. It commands a good trade with the mountain towns. Iron. (See, "Minerals.") Ita, a town southeast of Asuncion, about thirty miles distant, is known for its earthenware. Itagua is known for its beautiful Nanduty, or Paraguayan lace. Jaguaron, situated two and a half leagues from Paraguari, was founded in 1536, and is the seat of the manufacture of orange flower essence, according to the "Encyclopaedia Britannica." Justice. The Judiciary of Paraguay consists of a Supreme Court of three members, two Courts of Appeal, respectively for civil, criminal and commercial cases. There are four judges for civil and two for criminal cases. Dr. E. M. Flagg, formerly United States...