New York Tribune, December 5, 1892

MR. CLEVELAND LEAVES HOG ISLAND.

Tourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - Lodges

THE ISLANDERS GATHER TO SEE HIM OFF -- EXPECTED AT LAKEWOOD TO-DAY.

Exmore, Va., Dec. 4. -- President-elect Cleveland ended his visit at the Broadwater Club to-night, and started at 10:31 o'clock in the private car of superintendent Kenney, of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, attached on the New York express, which will arrive in Jersey City about 7:50 to-morrow morning, passing through Philadelphia at 5:10 a. m.

The last day on Hog Island was passed in peace and quietness. No visitors were permitted on the Island, although Chairman Ailworth, of the Accomac County Democratic Committee, and others, presented themselves at the steamboat landing near here early this morning. Mr. Cleveland spent most of the day in-doors, taking a short walk from the cottage of his host, Mr. Ferrell, during the morning to the club-house and back. The afternoon was spent in preparations for departure. About 4 o'clock farewells were said, and Mr. Cleveland was driven to the wharf, where most of the island people had assembled. "Good-by, and come again," many of them cried as he boarded a small boat and was rowed to the steamboat Sunshine with L. Clarke Davis and Mr. Ferrell.

The sun was already hanging low above the pines on the far-off mainland, and the broad waters of the inlet were unusually calm. The journey by water was smoothly and quickly made, the vessel arriving at Willis Wharf at half-past five. Here a score or more teams had brought people from the surrounding country to catch a glimpse of the departing visitor. It was nearly dark, and the President-elect catching sight of the group of watchers as the boat approached, entered the cabin and was lost to their view. Supper was prepared and eaten on the boat, after which Mr. Cleveland emerged from the cabin and walked ashore. He smiled when he saw the crowd, and shook hands with some who pressed forward. His face was ruddy and showed the marks of his outdoor exposure. A coach was in waiting, and the President elect entering, was rapidly driven to Exmore station, about a mile and a half distant. Another crowd of less than a hundred had collected there, and watched Mr. Cleveland mount the car steps. As he entered the door he remarked to a small boy clinging to the rail: "Look out, you'll break your neck."

Once within, the curtains were drawn and a colored porter stationed at each door. A. H. Fries, the station agent, was admitted and conversed with Mr. Cleveland for a few minutes, and a number of other gentlemen were subsequently introduced to the President-elect. When the northbound train arrived, the private car was coupled on, and Mr. Ferrell, bidding his guest farewell, returned to Broadwater. Mr. Davis accompanied Mr. Cleveland.

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Tourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - Lodges

Lakewood, N. J., Dec. 4. -- From an intimate friend of Mrs. Grover Cleveland it is learned that President-elect Cleveland is expected here to-morrow afternoon, possibly on the 3:40 o'clock train. The President-elect will, it is said, remain at the Freeman cottage until Wednesday or Thursday, when he will return to New-York with Mrs. Cleveland and Baby Ruth. After staying in New-York for a few days Mrs. Cleveland will start for the West, where she intends to spend two weeks.

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Tourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - Lodges

Mr. Cleveland is expected back in New-York to-day from his Hog Island hunting diversion. His first public appearance after his return will be at the dinner of the Reform Club, which is to take place on next Saturday evening. Besides the ex-President the list of speakers will be made up of Carl Schurs, Senator Roger Quarles Mills, of Texas; ex-Governor James E. Campbell, of Ohio; General Patrick A. Collins, of Massachusetts, and ex-Congressman William R. Morrison, of Illinois.

New York Tribune
New York
December 5, 1892