New-York tribune., 1905-04-09
TWO EXHED AMERICANS.
Hoo Messrs. GaynOr and Greene
Haze Spent Their Time.


cans. For three years their thoughts have turned
constantly toward the Republic 10 which they dared
not return. and none save they tell how bitter
have been the regrets for the acts which oeeasioned
Eher exile.
We're Il not for the fact that tho United States
government is desirous Of including John F. Gay
nor ana Benjamin D. Greene in her prison census
these two men would not be so anxious TO remain
"a Canada But liberty is sweet. and so 1t comes
that they prefer foreign cline 10 what was
unce TO them the land OF the free.
The way OK the transgresscr is reputed to be
hard MessrA Gaynor and Greene have at least
found it 20 be dramatic. First was an alleged sue
ossseul plot 70 defraud the United States govern
nent IN the carrying out OF contract IN Savannah
HaFboR Then followed arrest. Bail was furnished
ana the oonspirators fed 10 Canada and took up
their residence at Quebec. An eZtradition warrant
vas issued and q plan laid quietly TO take the
prisoners aboard a swift tug. 10 avoid oppor-
tzullies for resistance. The tug started up the
St Lawrence River for AIontreai-one hundred and
Exty miles away-and was pursued by other tugs,
but escaped them. Hallway up she was signalled
by officers OF the Canadian government TO bring
dc prisoners ashore but she proceeded her
way. Arriving at Montreal. the prisoners were met
By their counsel who shortly secured their release.
They returned 20 Quebec. and, after remaining at
Hberty over two years again arrested and
brought TO Montreal. where they ere now in prison
awaiting the results OF extradition proceedings.
This iS che outline OF the drama OF which they
Rro tho central figures. It Is now between the acts
ana fhe audience awaits the rising OF the curtain
Meantime something may be told Of the lives Of
Ehe two mon while they roamed, depressed and
anxious, about Quebec Yet every situation has its
o0mpensauons, and doubtless the fugitives were
able often 70 discern silver lining to the cloud.
Gaynor the sport-Greene the reader. They can
tbe pictured IN the quaint old city Of Quebec each
pursuing his happiness in his restricted life
best be may. Each took q furnished house on the
iCape-lagh up-from whence he could look down
upon The broad St Lawrence or or 10 the distant
lhms- GaynoF occupied the former residence Of
iSiF 2dolph Caron. and Greene lived not far dis
tam. Each was Joined by his wife. and each
osived occasional visits from other members Of HE
family or from his friends And here their SINH
asg5ty practically ceased.
Gaynor. with rod and reel. IN years before had
1sited Quebec bent upon the capture OF the trout.
with which many OF the streams and lakes OF the
vicinity abound. During his visits he had made
znany Friends: and these were some OF the consid-
ierntion8 which Influenced the refugees 10 choose
Quebec as their port TIL the storm should blow
over. Accordingly Gaynor renewed his acquaint-
ancs with the haunts Of the speckled trout and
Ehe fierce bass at his earliest opportunity.
On his fishing excursions 20 Montmorenei his
wife was generally his companion. A broad. white
read sweeps around the bend Of the river. and the
traveller enjoys the prospect he journeys to or
fro between The city and the falls II IS pleasant
walk ana an easy bicycle ride But Mr.. and Mrs
bsaynor were not pedestrians or cyclists. They rode
out by the pleasant mornings in the fishing
season, they drove. Sometimes they employed
- c6lecnes Lhat 6IangesL OF TWO hnee1eQ pehlcless
with its box suspended high IN the sir on two
straps and swinging like a ship IN a stossn. The
driver. a reckless rascal almost before the pas
senger is aboard shouts IN French. ''Marche
done" and cracks his whip and away clatters the
crazy vehicle down the hills. full tlt and across
sho St Charles ana ont along the broad. white
Toad
Sometimes they made longer excursions into the
country. Lake BEAUFORT. dozen miles north OF
The city. was fayorite spot. Here, for q time,
sheyyx 4
curious exchanged remarks about them It was In
language which they were not privileged to un-
derstand. Up among the hills lies the little lake
its shores are wooded and picturesque. 1t was
constant delight float upon its surface. and when
she fish were biting well there was trouble In
taking theFefrom a few dozen speclled beauties.
Hard BY was a little hotel, where every courtesy
was shown the strangers Here they could get
their trout fried for them. or they could spend the
might with their windows open toward the pine
forests and arise next morning IN time 20 cast
aheir aies along the early shadows.
These little excursions went far toward helping
rhem 10 forget their troubles; yet their enjoyment
was tempered by anxieties OF the future the mo-
snent Quebec came IN sight. Mrs. Gaynor, how
ever, had another source Of amusement and profit
Not far from her house was a riding academy.
Here she spent much time familiariZing herself
with the theory and practice Of horsemanshiR
Having mastered st. she spent much time IN the
aaddIe cantering across the fields or along the
beautiful roads and paths with which Quebec and
sts vicinity abound
Cayno-. while IN the city Of Quebec. spent much
OF his time in the Chateau Frontenao Hotel Here
he became a familiar figure made many friends
and was considerably sought for. After he had
read the Nsvy-York papers IN the reading room, he
was ready 10 tell a story. pass Joke. discuss the
latest political happenings. clink glasses with a
grsend or play billiards til further orders. He had
a gplendid Irish setter. which followed him every
svlere he went and was greatly attached to him.
After Csaynor went 10 Montreal, the dog came 10
Tho chateau On schedule time. The poor animal
-o,,la search everywhere for his master. and, not
Bnding him would be most disoonsOlate, hardly
4sven wagging his tail when patted by some OF MS
ola friends.
Greene was never, apparently. much in evi-
1000 es caynor He was a reader and a student
151s "A many respects cultivated man He spent
r,out OF his tinne in his house, where he sur
,orr6ed himself with books and magazines and all
enc latest literature. He WAS not satisfied with
s,,g knowledge OF the French language and. near
sDo n spoken all about him, he determined 10 con-
-n.rs A. Besides he knew that nothing would take
S1is mind on his worries Ike a constant mental
aF1ort mt forth for some definite end AccoroIhsly
- vas daily 81 his library with his French pro-
SCISSOR lie applied his mind energeucaAy 10 'ne
svorlr before him. and made eXcelient progress
Foon te was able 20 read the French newspapers
r6 ero7n ,bese he proceeded TO magazines and the
Sotoet French novels. OF these he had coIlecu0h
- ,,,a home ana apparently derived great oeat
- ov,userneut from them. II is said OF MIN 1hat
- che tina he left Quebec he was able 70 converse
a. sbe French language like a Partisan Allowing
-, e-oOperation. there IS doubt that he showed
,,st unusual ability IN acquiring the Ian
Ersga. -, ...,,.,on ana re
ADnsreatIy Greene was not al seclusion ,1 ana ~
s,--s FOR the habtuGs OF the chateau relate a
--.rtical Joke which he played upon hls reno"
go Hs came into the hotel one oay IN sie1t
- ,.,,snr sust heard Of an important legal
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