New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-09

of the output Of the Pearson oil field. near
Tampico. Mexico, a transaction repres.n
ing 15.v0.G0. ard understood 10 INCLUDE
also the Pedrsons refined OIL trzde in Mex
leo. controlled by the Mexican Eagle Com-
pany.
Mr. Gates had nothing Of the picturesque
about his appearance. He was a heavily
built man Of medium height. who never
attracted attention in a crowd. lie was
fond OF outdoor life. a lover Of driving
shooting and sailing His od-fashioned'
side-wheeled yacht was long familiar
sight I'm the waters about New York His
chief indoor amusement was billiards
Characteristic Anecdotes.
Many anecdotes are. told or Mr.. Gates :
love OF an appeal 10 chance. Even in the
years Of his more frugal beginnings he had
the gambling instinct well developed.
Pete" McManus. who went to Texas with
him in 1876 to sell the new fence material.
once told how he had gone to the races in
St Louis with Gates. and how. on the way
there. Gates had handed him roll of
bills to place on certain horse. This IL
the way McManus related the story:
How much money is there In the rolf
| asked.
Fifteen thousand dollars he replied as
carelessy as II IL was 10 cents.
Il placed the $4,000 around among the
different bookmakers. getting odds OF TO
/ When that particular race came on l
got so nervous / could hardly stand II;
Gates was smiling all the time and seemed
10 he utterly unconcerned about the N5vD
which | had placed for him.
we watched the horses run. and If there
was over time when Gates was uneaSy
over his bet he did not show IL His horse
won. and his $1,000 brought him $1,000.
Gates won "A lawsuit once by the toss or
a coin He and his old friend John +.
Madden had gone 10 law IN friendly SUIT
T.
over little matter involving Gates - IeAdS
oil stock and Maddens fleet -year-Old.
Uncle Madden had tipped Gates or when
Uncle won at Belmont PARK IN lSVl. ana the
latter was said 10 have won $4,000 on the
race In return he offered 10 do a good
turn for the horsemau by investing in some
Texas OF stock. Madden refused 10 ratify
the transaction. and the two came race 10
face in court When Madden had finished
testifving Gates stepped mp TO him. saying
John. I guess you've told correct story
as YOU understand II. I'll Nip you a copper
10 see who pays the cost or this reference.
You're on. john replied Madden
Gates pulled cent from his pocket and
tossed Il I'm the air
What is it," he asked.
Heads" said Madden
II was tails. Gates smiled.
Now I'll flip YOU said Madden. 70 see
whether TN nav Won t2.50o 10 settle the case
or whether Won settle n for nothing
It's a 60 said Gates.
Madden dipped tho cent and Gates called
tails. " was tdllN dEdlils dUu ''hilFfi wv
the opposing sides informed the referee
that thew had settled the case and would
nav the fees ~ himself and tho sten"S
raphar on presentation Of the hill.
asst winter for once in his life. tho "a.
bjee were turned on him. lie spent a good
deal Of his time At Palm Beach. When he
arrived AZ the larger of the two hotels
there. he called for the head waiter and told
him he wanted the best Of his staff 10 sery g
him To the old negro who filed these
quaI ALLEGATIONS ne gave explicit instructions
Now. George, I want 70 be served well;
I want -ou 70 bring me always the best Of
eyerythinC n your work Is satisfactory I
will give Won So week extra.
The waiter for several weeks drew his
salary with regularity. For one luncheon.
however. q now waiter turned up Mr.
Gates demanded an explanation. FINALLY
George himself was called 70 his own De
fence He put I'D the following plea.
''Hvsh am de eXplanaShun. sab You
big folke Won goes down - do club 10 gam
HE We'll. We nxgahs We has ouah little
game O. craps. put M all the money,
got fr,Im Won sab. an los n. Der. Mr..
Gates. T put Won up, sab. an done los
vou.'