New York Times, June 1, 1893

THE PRESIDENT AT HOG ISLAND

Tourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - LodgesTourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - FishingTourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - GuidesSea -- Finfish - Catch : Bluefish

His First Day of Fishing Provides Excellent Sport.

CAPE CHARLES, Va., May 31. -- President Cleveland and party arrived at Exmore at 2:36 this morning. They remained in their special car until 7:45 A. M., when they were driven to Willis Wharf, a distance of two miles and boarded the steamer Sunshine, which left immediately for Broadwater, on Hog Island.

When the steamer Sunshine arrived at Broadwater Landing this morning at 8:35 o'clock, Mr. Cleveland was standing on her bow and seemed to be enjoying the southwesterly breeze which was blowing freely. He was the first to leave the steamer, but was closely followed by Mr. L. Clarke Davis and Dr. Bryan. Upon their arrival at the clubhouse the President was informed that he would occupy the same room on the first floor that he occupied last Winter. The other gentlemen were located on the second floor.

The President did not seem to be at all fatigued by his journey, and when breakfast was announced, at 9:30 o'clock, he was the first to respond and ate heartily. Directly after breakfast the party appeared upon the porch of the clubhouse attired in their sporting costumes, ready for a fishing expedition. The President, accompanied by Mr. L. Clarke Davis, and with Tom Doughty as guide, was the first to make the start to the fishing grounds, reaching them about 11:20 A. M.

The party could not have wished for a more favorable day for their sport, and took advantage of the opportunity by remaining until 7:30 P. M., bringing back with them about 150 fish, of which over fifty were large bluefish and the rest spots, hog fish and trout. The President was more than pleased with his first day's sport, and expected to try it again to-morrow if the weather continues favorable.