The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-10-01
REVIEW or THE SEASONS MIN
ING AND OUTLOOK FOR
THE WINTER.
CONTRIBUTED ry L. l.. N.


that the summer just closing would
be the most prosperous season that
the northern part of Gunnison
county had experienced for many
years, That this prophecy has
been fulfilled is evident to the mos t
casual observer. Beginning with
Crested Butte and including the
four contiguous mining districts,
the improvements made in the last
six months have been far beyond
the most sanguine expectations.
While it is an acknowledged fact
that the hope of this community is
based on its mineral resources, our
progress on other lines is of con-
siderable Importance and have adj
ded materially to the wealth of the
community. 1t is also satisfactory
to note the nature of our progress.
What we have gained is of a per-
manent character There have been
no reckless investments, no "boom-
ing; just a steady growth, which
is conclusive proof that all business
interests have a foundation that is
capable of maintaining their pre-
sent healthy conditions. The pros
pect for busy winter is bright.
In the Gothic district there will be
at least four or FIVE properties
working all winter, and supplies
are being laid in for large force
of men on all of them. More in
terest is being manifested in this
district of late, than there has been
since the days when the famous
Sylvanite mine was producing its
thousands. 1t is to be deplored
that this wonderful mine has fallen
into the hands of some one who is
neglecting it, in vain ignorance of
its greatness. Asa summer resort,
Gothic has wide reputation. The
large number of tourists who spent
the heated term on the fowery
hills in that vicinity, all join in
praise of the beautiful climate.
Seven miles to the north lies th e
village of Elko. Nestled there in
the midst of the mountains, in the
heart of Paradise gulch, the name
is certainly fitting description Of
the surrounding locality.
1t is here that a fine custom mill
is nearing completion, and the im-
mense bodies of concentrating ore
in the vicinity insures the success
of the enterprise. The Hard Cash
mine, backed by the Sulphide Cop
per Co., is showing a sufficient
quantity of ore to justify the in
stallment of plant of machinery,
which the company intends to erect
next spring, Robert Harper and
Captain Clark both have fine claims
ON Galena mountain and have sue
ceeded in getting parties interested
who will endeavor to place the
mines on a paying basis.
Irwin promises to be busy
camp this winter. A compressor
will be put in on the Ruby King,
and as large bodies of fine ore have
been exposed, the future produc-
ton of the mine will be in excess
of that at any time in the past.
The Irwin mills being overhauled
preparatory to treating the past
seasons output. With the present
good showing in the mine, and the
increased facilities for producing
ore, both the mine and mill will in
all probability work steady in the
future.
The inability of the &C. S. M.
& NJ Co., to arrive at a satisfactory
understanding with the owners Of
the Ruby Chief group, has caused
so much unnecessary delay that
only a small force of men will be
worked at that place this winter.
A drainage tunnel will be driven to
the main shaft, and preparations
made to do some deep mining next
summer. This tunnel will follow
the chloride lead, and as several