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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
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s IT. 9DAl EvEN1Na, July % 1899
Llncoln's Way.

LhncCln w n.y.
At time when Mr. Lincoln was IN
Der great mental stress during the civil
var Mr.. George Il Yeaman, then con-
gressmanafrom Kentucky, called upon
him and thus describes the occasion N
he New York Tribune:
The president was alone at his desk.
hard at work, and the congressman
promptly offered TO retire and call
again.
NO said Lincoln, sit down. III be
through shortly.
Presently his little son partly open
4 the door. Papa said he, mamma
says the company will soon assemble
The congressman rose. Please be
seated: well get TO 1t directly, said
Lincoln.
He continued his work. His face
was very grave; it showed anxiety and
melancholy indescribable. Disasters
had come in the field, and II was not all
harmony among his supporters. Very
soon his barber came in, and again the
congressman offered to retire.
No. said Lincoln just eAOU9e ''.N
one moment. He got up, threw OF his
coat. seated himself in one chair and
stretched his long legs across another.
The barber lathered his face and com
menced stropping q razor. When that
was over the president turned his head
and gently asked. Now, what can
do?
The congressman told his mission.
II was considered kindly, decided cor
rectly and he went his way. We need
not compare this with the court ell
quette OF emperors and kings. nor ask
If Washington or Adams or even JET
ferson. would have so received 8 Wis
itor on business; but It was what Abra-
hsm Lincoln did"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
nEntcn q Mountain"

a good example of the caustic humor
of u Scotch examiner floats this way
from we know not where. 1t seems
that Scotch parish schoolmasterS are,
on their appointment, examined as
10 their literary qualifications. One Of
the fraternity being called by his eX-
aminer to translate Horace's ode be-
ginning "Exegi monumentum oere Pc
rennius." began as follows: "Exegi
monumentum." q have eaten noun
tain.) All" said one Of the examiners,
we medina proceed any further; for
after eaten sic n dinner this parish
wad be puir mouthfu' t We. Ye maun
try some wider sphere. Poet Lore"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
RAuROADs.
UTAsHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AN
w MOUNT VERNON RAILWAY.
FOB WARRINGTON.

FOB WASHINGTON.
Leave Alex4ndria, corner King and Royal
streets. also stops at King and Washington
and King and Payne streets, week dsys
at 50, 6 25. 6 So, : 20 (expressJ. 7 Is
(express) J. 7 IS, 8 20 (expressl, S 30 lex.
press. $ 90 8 90, 10 90, 10 30, il GA
il AZ A. II. texpress), u %. ! 90. ! ol
(express), / ~ express, = OC, > 40, Bon
(cxpressj. 3 40, is. 4 30 express. 5 un
5 81 (express), 5 45. 8 % express. D 2G
: 90. 7 Is (expressJ, s Is, 10. 10 - and
Il 10 p. m.
Leave Alexandria for -Four Mile Run, only
at II 80 .. IN and u 30 a. N.
Sundays 90, 8 Is, 8 90, 9 45, 10 80
Ills g. M, - 90 noon, u 40, l 30 > 10
3 90, 3 As, 80, is, s 90, 40, 30
SIS. 8 10, 10 10 and II 10 p. m.
Leave Alexandria for Four Mile Run, only.
at IL so p. N.
FOB ALEXANDRIA.
Leave Washington, from the come. Of
Pennsylvania avenue and 1872 street, week
dsra 80, I O4, "a (expressl, 5 90
8 30, 6 50, 9 25. 10 90, il co, II 40 s.
IN. ~ O5 (expressj, - 20, ! 90, l 30. lex.
uress). As, 2 90 (express), 2 40, 3 90 lex.
press), 3 20, 3 SO (express), 10 (expres.
4 30. . 05, 5 20 express, . 40, o Oh ex.
pfess), 8 80. 06, 7 30, s 90, co. 10 90
II 20 and II 80 D. IN.
Leave Four Nile Bun for Alexandra 30
OF, 6 81 and O5 a. II
Sundays As, 8 90, 8 40, 10 30, II Is
a. ~, II 90 noon, - 45, l 80, > -,
800, 345, 40, Is, 8 90. -.
30, SIS, 8 90, 10 90, II 20 and Il so
p. N.
Leave Four Mile Bun for Alexandra 40
g. II.
FOE MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
days, st 7 OF, 35, 10 80, II 32 :. u
~ 30, As, 2 IS. 3 80, 4 43, : 40 and
sundays-7 OF, 9 35 E. H., - 80 $50
435, 7 16 and 8 81 p. m.
Leave Mount Vernon, week days, at 40
8 IA, II IA a. M, - 40, 33, . 80 3 O7
10, 5 O5 (express), 5 30, 8 20 and 10 20
sundays-7 40, 10 20 8. m, 40, 3 90,
20, s 20 and 10 20 p. IN.
Leave Alexandra for Rosslyn, week days,
7 80, 8 90, 10 90, II 04 a. m, l 06, > 90.
3 40, SO, 5 45, 6 %, 7 90 and 5 ! . p. IL.
suLdays-All trains from Is 4. II to
8 Is p m, inclusive, make direct connec.
ton a. Arlington Junction.
Leave Roaslyn for Alexandria, week day.
s 81 8 81, 10 50 and i AZ q. H., ! IL
81, 21, 5 80, 27, : OF, 7 66 and : 50
p. N.
Sundays Connection made at Arlington
Junction with ali trains arriving in Aexsn-
dra from 9 30 a. m. to 8 80 p m, inclusive.
Baggage checked and carried On the fol-
lowing trains FOR Washington from Alexan-
dra, week days, 5 30 snd 10 80 g. IL, =
and O5 p IN.
sundays-s 10 a. m. and 90 p. N.
From Washington for Alexandris, week
days, 8 80 ard 8 20 a. m, 90, 90 anu
: 06 p. IN.
sundays-9 GO a. m. ard 45 p. m
Parcels carried on all trains.
Freight carried daily. morning and even.
ing, in each direction. No freight accepted
unless delivered at the station at least 80
minutes before the departure OF the fregl.
rains.
q. Z. ABBOT. ]. CoLvIS,
President. superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

usve useu Unamoer-ein Cough
Remedy 10 U!y FAMILY for years and
always with good results" says Mr.. w.
B. Cooper of FL Rio Cal. For small
children we 6nd 1t especially effective"
For sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
She VIII Get Over 1t.

Young Mr.. Justwed-My darling,
why are you crying?
Young Mrs. Justwed-l have just
read here (boo-hooD that all the world
loves a lover. Harry, swear to me that
you do not reciprocate their horrid af-
ections!-Philadelph North Ameri-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

You can't euro dyspepsia by dieting. Eat
good wholesome food, snd plenty Of it 10
do Dyspepsis Cure disests food without aid
from the stomach, and is made TO CUBE.
Edgar War6eld, jr, corner King and Pitt
strea-s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
sTEAMERS.

sTEAmERs.
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w ?hNY LIMITED
Round Trip, Is Cents.
IN effect on and after MONDAY, September
10, 1S9S.
Leave Washington Leave Alezandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
d. c. SLAYMAKER,
400 King straaf

WAKEFIELD & HALLS CORN AND
w BUNION PLASTER will speedily re.
move all Corns and Bunions, and relieve all
soreness of the parts affected. Price SC. For
sale only by WAKEFIELD & HALL
Cor. Prince and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

Y OVER COFFEE%Coffe freshly roast.
IL 81 st my store, for sale at lie to Soc
Pc, ID. c. M1LBURN.
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n. b. Same schedule Sundays commencing
at 80 a. II.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS STEAM
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days at 90 a. m, and Alexandria at s 90
q. m, for landings IS far as Nomini and or
Wednesdays ana Saturdays st same hours for
St. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
{. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN 3. PADGETT, agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
MACHINERY.


7 & d. AITCHESON,
Practical MachiniStS and Engineers
And Builders Of
MAR1NE AND STATIONARY ENGINES
Blackmithing and Steam Fitting. En-.
gineera' and Mschinistu' Supplies, and all sortg
Of mill work and that connected with bricks
work promptly executed. Repairing prompts
y done. J. & e. AITCHESON,
ny1O 116 King st., Alexandria. Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

QUALITY TELLS.-A carefully seet'e1
W stock of Nuts Candies. Figs Oranges
Grapes, &C., for sale by
&c. MJLBURh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

VETM.s g. MOORE,
MachiniSt, Iron and Brass Founder,
sHIPaAITH AND BLACKSMITH.
Old DOMINION WORKsl
sOUTH UNION STREET, ALEXANDRIA
Viii furniah and repair all kinds of Machine.
~, Iron and Brass Castings Wrought and
Cast Iron Fences, Mill Work, Ship and Black.
mithing, Edge Tools, Mill Picks, Facing Ham.
merl ard all kinds of Mill Work made and "a.
paired at the lhortest notice and at rearonabla
prices.
80 Ths highest market prico paid for Old
Wrought and Cast hol, Brals and Coppsr.
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Estsb ished 1892.
UTARFTELD & HALL,
DRUGGISTS

DRUGGISTS.
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX sTe.
Prescriptions rpscialty.
Englinh, French. German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag.
lolia, Hedyosimis, Geranium and Florida
Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hlir Brushes and Combs best English Tooth
3rushes; full assortment Of Patent Medi.
.ss ; Coxe's Gelatine, Com Starch, Sea MoH
arine Spices Of all kinds, and select stock
i all articles sold by druggists at prices as low
the kame ouslity can be obtained elsewhere
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TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.

HOME TELEPHONE COMPANY,
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TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.

HELLO! HELLO
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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EXCHANGE. 800 KING STREET
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Leave Washington Leave Ale
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
LAK nVMLLK.

A. J. Perkins is here this week visit ing his son J. S. Perkins. He has not been here in Is years and therefore many changes have taken place, notice ably the older people have passed away and Mir Perkins says there are only 8 few persons of his own age that were living when he left Falls Village Is years ago that are still alive here MT Perkins is 80 years of age and still hearty. He lives in Middlebury, Conn.,, His wife died last March after a finger ing illness and he had tussle with the grip which causes have somewhat en. feebled him. but be is gradually re- gaining his normal health.
 The Lakevills Orchestra will give 8 grand concert May 26 at Roberts Opera House. They will be assis ed by first class vocal talent.
 The mems meeting last Sunday WAS we'll attended and much enjoyed under the able leadership of MT Moses Lyman Next Sunday Mr B. Senior will be the leader.
 The celebrated Yale glee club com. posed of l6 members will give grand concert here next week at Roberts Opera House Friday evening W. B Perry is having his residence 'the we'll known Wayside Inn" hand. somely repainted.
 w. o. Witter of New York city was here last Monday at his summer resi- dence.
 Our harnessmaker. J. M. Miller, has just received fine assortment of whips among 8 variety of fashionable Holly whips prices from soc. to five dollars Also has in stock single and double harness, summer blankets and lar robes, etc, of all styles and prices.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
eHEFEfKLD.

Mir Miller of Wheaton, H., the only living brother of the late Dr J. l.. Mil Ter of this town, left here May 1st after . short visit with relatives.
 The following little item from the Union Signal, will apply to this town the present year. eff we cannot make men sober by law, we can at least stop making men drunk by law"
 Last Monday morning at the resi- dence of Mir Read at the extreme north part of "under mountain" street, a col ored man by the name of Thurston Jones, who was employed as cook, be- came suddenly insane and attempted to in jure Mir Read. He was so violent a straight jacket had to be used on him and J. Fl. Bacon took him to the asylum at North Hampton, Mass.
 Richard M. Field IS now employed as clerk in the store of w. D. French.
 Mrs Caroline Brown, mother of Mrs B. J. Vosburgh, who has been in feeble health for long time Is failing, and not expected to live many days.
 All the teachers of this town except one attended the teachers meeting last Friday at New Marlboro and had very interesting time and excellent dinner provided by the ladies of the place. The speakers were, Profs Fletcher and Ssrgant and Supt. O. E. Brockway.
 Rev l.. o. Fl. Adams went to New York city Monday morning to spend the week.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
Finland's Burden.

By recent decrees the Emperor's local title as grand Duke of Finland disap- pears, and the word Empire" CT ''Rus- sia" is substituted in the soldiers oath for the word 'Fatherland", Thirty-ive per cent of the young men. instead of 10 per cent. as hitherto must enter the army for five years service with liabil- ity for still longer term, and may be sent to any part of the Russian Empire. whereas hitherto they have been for To- cal ssrvice alone, and at the same time Finland is to pay great military con- tribution. The matter coming up be- fore the Senate, ten of it's twenty mem- bers absolutely refused to indorse it. The other ten fearing an armed Rus- sian occupation accepted it. The presi
 dent. nominated by the Czar, gave the casting vote in favor of Russia. As a result the people are in despair. The capitol, Helsingfors. is in mourning, the theatres are closed, the people are in black, and the newspapers head their articles "A Nation in Mourning The bitter feeling of the Films was increas- ed by the refusal os the Czar to receive . deputation desiring to present to him a petition in regard to the manifesto.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
FALLS VILLAGE.

Jos. Jacobi is home from Elizabeth, N. J. for short visit. Mrs Nellie Sanford returned Friday from a short stay in Brooklyn. Mir and Mrs Leverty of Bridgeport are at their cottage in Amesville for the summer.
 Miss Bertha Hubbell is visiting her brother, Wm. R. Hubbell. Arthur Lord entertained fifteen of his young friends Monday evening It be- ing his birthday be received number of pleasant mementoes, among them a bicycle from his parents Mrs H. Wolfe returned Saturday from four weeks stay in Philadelphia, New York and New Haven. A $. Davis attended the meeting oi the Grand Chapter at New Haven Mon day as delegate from Hematite Chapter | No. 43
 John Kisslebrack and wife are visit. ing Mrs Kisslebrack's parents, MT and Mrs Joseph Wickwire. Mrs John J. Hornbeck of Kingston is at her sons, l. P. Hornbeck's, for ( short stay.
 Jos. Wickwire has rented the bar and office at the Terrace View House and will conduct same for the future.
 Rep. John H. Belden visits Norwich and Norwalk this week with the com mittee on Humane Institutions, to de. termine where the new asy lum for tn, insane will be located. | Fred E. Egleston and family arc staying in East Canaan for week ol | SO.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
EAST CANAAN.

Mrs l.. D. filling is staying few weeks with her daughter Mrs F. D. Gaylord.
 Will Rowland is victim of measles. We fear there will be more to follow.
 Henry Abbott is slowly recovering from an attack of pneumonia.
 Mrs G. W. Bottum has fre new or gan piano case. A Carpenter" make.
 F. E. Egleston Is in town for week or two, making several families misera- ble, hanging paper. painting, etc.
 Ladies Aid Society on Thursday meet with Mrs A. Fl. Owens
 Wm Adam is very sick but consider able improvement in his condition at this writing.
 G. E. DeHart left the employ of B. R. Go. this week and goes to Sheffield to do carpenter work. H. Schsrmer. horn of Canaan takes his place at the furnace.
 Mrs Elvira Allen of Great Harrington is at Mrs J. Briggs, for a few weeks.
 Mrs Clementine Drew, AT. dat ghter of Joseph Kegler. died Friday of par alytic shock Her funeral was held Monday with burial in R. O. cemetery at Falls Village; Rev T. F. Bannon officiating. Mrs Drew had suffered some time with carbuncle on the neck and this produced the shock Besides her father she IS survived by the following sisters and brothers. all of whom were present at her funeral Mrs Mary Tone of New Haven; Mrs Sardonia Tinnien of Pittsford, Vt.; Mrs Della Tinnien of West Rutland, Vt Mrs Jennie Calvin of Bridgeport; Joseph H. Kegler of Ca naan; and Clement Kegler of East Ca nRan.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
MILL RIVER

Mrs George Lester returned Saturday from Canaan where she spent last week last week with her daughter, Mrs Will liam Emmons.
 Ed. Stanton is out on the road travel ing for @ nursery company.
 The ice cream social held last Friday night for the benefit of the parsonage was largely attended. Most all took their baby picture and all tried to guess and see who could get the most right A dish of ice cream was the prize it being awarded to Mrs l.. F. Reyes and Miss Hattie Prout. Mrs o. B. Brewer also gave us reading which was en. joyed by all.
 The pulpit of the Congregations church next Sunday will be supplied by our co-pastor, Rev E. c. Gillette.
 Mrs Fenn of Monterey has come tc live with her daughter Mrs Albert Stanard.
 Harvey N. Knight left last Monday for Lenox where he has secured good position.
 MT Twinging of New Boston is al work for E.. J. Lumbert. The prayer meetings will be contin ued again at the Wadsworth district. Our pastor Rev J. B. Lewis would like to have all the officers of the Sun day school and Home Department Sun day school meet with him today at 2 o'clock p. m. at the prayer meeting rooms.
 Mrs Samuel Blodgett is here from Springfield visiting at bis fathers, E. T. Blodgett's. The schools were closed last Friday as there was Teachers Institute al New Marlboro. Miss Lena Merrill was home from Sheffield with a friend Miss Susan Stone to spend Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
SALISBUR Y.

The entertainment given in the Lii brary on Saturday for the benefit of free kindergarten was a success in every way. The characters in "Little Wom- en" were suitably chosen and each part we'll carried out. The Japanese drill, consisting of the children of the smaller grades, each dressed in Japanese CO.'S tune. made much sport. The Mother Goose Quadrille by the larger children was well done. Music was rendered by small children principally between the scenes. A great deal of praise is due all who had share in conducting the entertainment, especially Miss Leverich who has worked very hard drilling the children.
 The Misses Sedgwicks of New York are again at Maple Shade for the sum mer.
 Last Sunday evening some pictures were shown in the Congregational church representing some of the best of pictures on the last days of Christ on earth.
 Mrs Asa Eidelman who has been mis- erable for some went to hospital in New York on Monday for treatment.
 The remains of MT Oviatt, former resi- dent of Salisbury, were brought here for burial Wednesday of last week.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
KEN TT.

The funeral of Mrs Mary Watson was attended at her residence in this village Monday at 2 o'clock. Rev Howard Me Dougall conducting the service. Floral tributes were many and beautiful. Mrs Watson had been i'll many weeks and suffered much from disease that only death could relieve. She will be sadly missed by many who have known aud loved her. She was helpful member of St.lAndrsw's church. A daughter, Mrs s. Robertson, and two sons sur. vive her.
 On Sunday morning. May 6. came the startling announcement of the death o1 Mrs M. St. J. Fuller at her home near Kent village. She arrived from the South April 29th in feeble health but was improving and her recovery was ex. pected, but suddenly the life closed
 She has been for number Of years Q resident of Kent, and was highly es- teemed and her death comes with sad. ness to many friends. She leaves son and daughter. Funeral service was at tended at St. Andrews church of which she was member, Tuesday 9th, Rev Alban Richey of New York city oficiat. ing.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
STORY OF A SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George D. Williams, of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a slave was made free. He says: "My wife has been SO helpless for five years that she could not turn over in bed alone. After using two bottles of Elec trio Bitters. she is wonderfully improv. cd and able to do her own work" This supreme remedy for female diseases, quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness melancholy, headache, backache. faint ing and dizzy spells. This miracle working medicine is godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by w. H. Camp, Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Druggist. Salisbury; G. E. Ffink, Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
NORFOLK.

Rev J. s. Voorhees, of Hartford and Rev W. J. Long of Andover occupied the Cong. pulpit the last two Sundays.
 Rev w F. Stearns and family return from their vacation today.
 The "Hillhurst', is receiving new coat of paint and will have electric lights this season.
 Mrs Carl Stoeckel has presented the Center school with ten fine etchings
 H. H. Bridgman has been appointed a member of ths state board of chari- ties
 Mrs Wm. H. Moseley entertained the Norfolk club with whist last Thursday evening. The prizes were awarded to William Mckenzie, John Camp, Leo Curtiss, Misses Mabel Cowles, Sarah Bigelow and Mrs T Fl Beardsley.
 George A. Marvin Is on the editorial staff of the Yale Law Journal.
 The Robbins School devoted Friday afternoon to Arbor and Bird Day exer- cises
 Will Cobb, Ruby and Inez Gladwin are victims of measles.
 Miss Augusta Rood of Hartford Is the guest of Miss Aura Beardsley.
 Miss Grace Little of Boston is the guest of Mrs Moseley.
 George T. Johnson has taken the iron fence away from hls front yard.
 Miss Bessie Thorp has returned from visit to Winsted friends.
 Charles Snow has bought the house in which he has lived for some time.
 Cone & O'Connor have placed 8 bicycle pump in front of their store for the convenience of wheelmen.
 Bert Cobb has returned to his duties at the Beardsley House, Winsted.
 The young people gave dance at the gymnasium Tuesday evening.
 Mrs Peter Garvey has returned to Dayton, Washington.
 The Ideal Club give an invitation dance on May l9.
 Rural free delivery will go into effect here May 18th, at which time the Grant. vile and South Norfolk postoffices will be abolished. Phil. Johnson has the con tract to carry the mails which will only be delivered to people living in the outskirts of the town.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-11
CHAPINVILLE.

Three fine looking Guernsey cattle arrived at Ohapinville May 2d, which Robert Scoville bought from Ex-vice president Morton's herd at Ellersly. N. Y. They are tho get of prize win- ners at N. Y. state fair. one bull and two heifers.
 Eight men, employees of the s. N. E. Telephone Go. have been extending the line from the furnace over the road past the school house to the under mountain road and along that to John Shepard, Jr's, summer residence. They set 193 poles and put up two wires. Commenced Monday and fin ished Saturday.
 J. J Morehouse has loaded flat car with machinery out of furnace, ore crusher. ore hoisting appartus, wire rope. car. etc.
 P. H. Skidmore of Bridgeport stsid at his summer cottage on the Island over Sunday April 30th.