Public Ledger, November 30, 1892

UNPLEASANT WEATHER

Tourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - LodgesWeather -- Northeast storms

FOR THE VISITORS TO BROADWATER ISLAND.

EXMORE, Va., Nov. 29 -- A cold northeast gale this morning swept over the broad water which gives its name to the inlet dividing Hog Island from the mainland, effectually cutting off any communication between President-elect Cleveland and his friends ashore.

Another disappointment was thus added to those which Mr. Cleveland has already experienced during the few days that he has spent as the guest of the Broadwater Club.

There was something very tantalizing in the way that wild fowl of every description flew hither and thither, seeking to find shelter from the pitiless storm. The distinguished visitor watched them with evident eagerness, but abandoned all hope of sport for the day, when at 9 o'clock, the beating rain added fierceness to the raging elements.

After breakfast Mr. Cleveland turned his attention to his mail, which is daily increasing in volume. This had been brought to him in a sail boat which had been sent to Exmore last night for that purpose. Rev. J. R. Sturgis, the Methodist preacher who conducts services in the little chapel on the island every two weeks, left on this boat and returned this morning to his charge, at Bird's Nest, seven miles distant.

It is now said that the President-elect will abandon his proposed visit to Thomas Upshur's estate at Brownsville, because of the publicity which has attended his movements, and he may prolong his stay at Hog Island with the hope that milder weather will afford him greater opportunity for sport.

Several visitors arrived at the island this afternoon from Philadelphia, and enlivened the dullness of the day by their presence. They were Mr. John E. Hanifen, a well-known woollen manufacturer, with John A. Emerick and Michael Ehret, Jr. They came as the guests of the Broadwater Club on the invitation of its President, Joseph L. Ferrell. Another party is expected to-morrow.

The occupants of the island are now awaiting with interest the arrival of a schooner which Mr. Ferrell has lately purchased. The vessel has been employed in the oyster trade to New York city, under the name of the Garry P. Wright. A messenger was sent after the new acquisition yesterday, and should she arrive, as is expected, by to-morrow, Mr. Cleveland may be treated by his host to a short sea voyage.