The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25
RUBY CAMP.

f Col. Edward Rorke. Jr., of Brook
lyn, New York, who visited our camp
a few weeks ago, 5 now writing a
series of letters for the Union and
1A1g1s of that place. The following
is one that we take the liberty to re
produce, and dare say it will be read
with great interest:
So far as | know your correspon-
dents have not paid this rising young
camp visit. Ruby, as the camp Is
called, consists of the town of that
name, and Irwin. The latter has the
postoffice, hotels, etc. 1t is now
about two years since it was settled by
a very few enterprising miners who
had entered this, new country, and
near the Ute reservation. Many are
the stories told Of the priyations en-
dured by these venturesome explorers,
who entered the middle of winter.
when the ground was completely COW
cred with snow. But these are the
kind OF men who have made this great
Western country who made it pos
slble 10 construct railroads, to work
mines, etc, and yet, strange to say,
few Of them that we hear of are de-
Gently rewarded. The great gain
comes to those that enter later.
Young as the settlement is it con-
talns a great many comfortable resi-
dences and a still greater number Of
|buslaess placea.saGAt ths- ssoles most
everything can be procured. Every re-
spectacle hotel affords accommoda-
ton for the travelling public. Two
banks assist the mining and other
capitalists. A readable newspaper is
issued weekly, and should any of your
readers visit the office of the Elk
MOUNTAIN PILOT, they will be sure to
get a cordial welcome from its cour-
teous editor. He is always pleased to
have an opportunity of giving inform
alton about the mining industry ofthe
county. Many New York merchants
are interested, and not few Brooklyn
people are located here aiding to de-
velop the country. OF the latter |
encountered Messrs. Cornwalls, of
Park place Mr.. Goodwin, of Flat
bush ave-, and Mr.. Wilder: of Sixth
avenue. Mr.. Wilder is largely inter
ested in the mining business and is al
ways glad to meet his townspeople.
Commodore Webb, of New York.
is erecting large mill for treating the
ore found in this Section. Its success
will add great deal to the value OF
mining property. His son is now re-
siding here and attending to their in
terests. Messrs. Rose, Reed & Co.
have sampling works, a business neccs-
sary for a mining district. The indi
viduals of the concern are New York
ers, and settled here year or SO ago.
In connection with their works is the
Office and residence of the firm.
was shown over them by Mr.. Rose,
and in the short time | had for in
spectlon was convinced that these
gentlemen had not forgotten the com
forts and elegance Of New York life
Brick Pomeroy has large interests
also Haverly, OF theatre fame; L. A.
Buck, of the .Sbi,1f ef the Times, and
Messrs. Amy & Co., bankers. The
mines that have proved valuable are
mostly in the hands Of these and other
eastern capitalists.
The best known mines are the Bull
lion King, Forest Queen, Venango,
Lead Chief, Ruby Chief, Old Mexico
and Monte Cristo: At most of these
miners are at work, but machinery i;
needed for the full working Of the val
liable ones. The railroad, which is ex-
pected to reach Irwin about Nov. 1st,
will bring this machinery. This is
the great Denver & Rio Grande roao
that runs through the Grand Canon
The road has now reached the hear
of the Gunnison country.
Instead Of going to Europe let me
suggest that tourists invade Colorado