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Show Mannonitas im Paraguay The alennonltea, reputed descendants descend-ants of tlie Dutch Waldenges of tba Middle ages, have found a haven in tba Paraguayan Chaco. They went to South America after their venture had failed In Prussia, Russia and Canada. The government of Para-i Para-i Ktij granted thera a colonization concession In 1021 and the colony now numbera 1,400 persona. Their charter allows them to maintain schools In their own language, German. Ger-man. Also, they are exempt from military service and swearing In court, affirmation being sufficient The Mennonltes are desirable colonists, colo-nists, especially if allowed to live according ac-cording to tho traditions of their an-. cestors. |