CHAPTER II. 
NORTHWESTERN CHIHUAHUA (CONTINUED) 
-MEXICAN MORMON COLONIES-FROM 
LA ASCENSION TO CORRALITOS-SOME 
RUINS ALONG THE TAPASITA-A TOLTEC 
BABYLON. 
T T is sixty to sixty-five miles from Las 
Palomas to La Ascension, and not a 
settlement or a sign of life except jack 
rabbits, coyotes, and customhouse offi¬ 
cers is to be seen throughout the whole 
length of this unusually rich country, 
so effectually did the Apaches enforce 
their restrictive tariff but a few years 
ago. At rare intervals great haciendas 
are found in these rich valleys, the main 
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