The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-30
c. G. GATES DEAD
Of HEART DISEASE
Multi Millionaire Succumbs Fol-
lowing Hunting Trip.
WAS WAITING FOR TRAIN
Expires at Cody, Wyo- in Presence of
Comprehensive Noted as
Reckless Spender But Stunned
Society Life.

| Cody, Wyo., Oct. 2S.-Charles w.
| Gates, the New York multimillionaire,
| dropped dead in the Burlington depot,
a mile from here. Death was caused
by heart disease.
Gates, with several companions, had
just returned from hunting trip, and
had gone to the depot to take train
for New York after thirty-three days
spent in the big game country. Other
members Of the party are A. Morror.
G. Irving, Doctor Mothersell Doctor
| Williamson and Mr.. Heisler .
The party has been at a rustic
| lodge on the road to Yellowstone
| park. At noon the men, with ser
wants and baggage, were taken across
| the Shoshone river to the railway,
Gates was not feeling we'll and COM
planned frequently. Suddenly he was
gripped by CONFUSION. The physi-
| clans Of the party resorted to heroic
measures to relieve him, but he died
within a few minutes. The body was
brought back to town and will be pre-
poiCu IOi east.
Much Game Killed
The Gates outfit was the largest
which ever went onto the big game
| country east of the Yellowstone park.
Fifty-fve horses were used to carry
| the camp eQuipage and party, and ten
guides and camp helpers were en-
ployed. Twenty-Five days were spent
in the mountains about Thoroughfare
creek, and Gates and his companions
killed ten bull elk, five deer, a grizzly
bear and much other game.
Happy Hunting Ground
Coroner Louis Howe said he did not
consider an inquest necessary. .e
Gates before he left for the depot
spoke enthusiastically OF his enjoy
ment of the outing and said that he
certainly would return next fall.
This is the greatest big game coun.
try on the globe" he asserted, and
henceforth it will be my happy hunt
ing ground
Always Spectacular Figure.
Always a spectacular figure as the
petted son of millionaire father,
Charles G. Gates did not come into
the heyday of his notoriety until after
his fathers death which left him the
principal heir to the millions made in
barbed wire. lucky stock transactions
and in other ways.
Even then, Charlie" rs his father
had always referred to him. was com.
paratively tame figure in the Chroni-
Giles of Americas gilded youth until
few months ago. when he blossomed
out as the most spectacular spender
in the United States.
Special trains became his hobby. 1t
seemed impossible for him to travel
on regular trains, even though he
could have his luxuriously fitted
private car attached to the best OF
them
John ". Gates. during his lifetime,
was affectionately known in sporting
circles at Bet a Million" Gates.
Charles G. was as ready as his
father TO cover any sized wager on
anything
Mr.. Gates was married twice, his
first matrimonial venture proving un.
happy. He said it was because he dis.
liked society that the first Mrs.
Gates. who was Miss Mary w. Martin
Of St. Louis, divorced him. The de-
cree was signed some time in July or
August, 1911. although Mrs Gates had
been granted her divorce early in that
year
Second Marriage Happy.
About the time that the decree was
signed Mr.. Gates engagement to Miss
Hopwood was announced by the young
| woman's father, Frank Hopwood, who
was grain man in Minneapolis. They
were married late in September in
Uniontown, Pa.
The second marriage proved a hap
pier one than the first, the most dis.
turbing episode of the young couples
life together occurring last July. There
was much misunderstanding about
this occurrence, Charles Gates de-
claring that he had been made the vic.
tim Of slanderous falsehood. At
any rate the story was that Mr.. Hop
wood, incensed at his son.in.law's
prodigal manner of spending money,
had broken up lobster party in
Minneapolis cafe. at which Charles G.
Gates was host to fifteen guests.
That is a malicious lie," he said.
Frank Hopwood is one OF the best
friends have. and there has been no
trouble between me or my wife,
Mr.. Gates was asked about his
lavish tips and gratuities to servants
and others with whom he had come in
contact on recent western trip.
oh, that is nothing" he replied
with laugh. I'm going to burn II
all up before ! die. What good will il
be 20 me after / am dead?'
Mr.. Gates always had spoken lightly
OF death. particularly of his own. In.
deed. II his inner thought could have
been probed, his friends think it might
have been found that he expected to
go just as he has-suddenly. aud while
engaged in pursuit of pleasure.