Evening star., 1928-05-31
PICKS
WISCONSIN LODGE
AS SUMMER HOME
Log Cabin on Island in BruIe
River Selected as Vaca.
ton Residence.
OFFICES IN SUPERIOR
TO BE % MILES AWAY
Excellent Trout Fishing Lends
Weight to Argument Made for
Northern Pine Woods.

President Coolidge has selected the
wilds Of northern Wisconsin for his va
cation this Summer.
"A picturesque log cabin, Of the ram
bling sort. and Of the general hunting
lodge type, belonging to the heirs Of the
late Henry Clay Pierce, millionaire oil
magnate, will serve as the Summer
White House for the three months the
President and Mrs Coolidge viii remain
away from the Capital.
Formal announcement Of this was
made at the White House today. At
the same time it was indicated that
the President and Mrs. Coolidge will
depart for this vacation spot as soon
as possible after the business meeting Of
the Government. which viii be June IL.
Inc Presidents associates at the White
House expressed the belief that he
would be on his way to Wisconsin by
June Is at the latest.
IL Hours From Chicago.
The building in which the presi-
Dental family will live Is known as
Cedar Island Lodge, and is about %
miles southeast of Superior, Wis, and
about IL hours train ride from Chi
cago. 1t IS one-story building con-
structed OF logs covered with white
birch bark. and contains eight bed
rooms. four baths, a large living room,
dining room and servants quarters are
in another building of corresponding
design, not tar away.
The main lodge is. as might be i'm
agIned from It's name, located on an
island. The island Is a small affair,
however, in Brule River, and Is very
close TO the mainland on either side
of the river. Picturesque foot-bridges
are used in reaching the mainland. and
one Of these must be crossed each time
the presidential family goes to or from
their meals
The executive Office. where the busi-
ness of the Government viii be carried
on during the vacation. win be located
In the city Of Superior. which will
necessitate 56-mile motor ride each
carries os1ts>hls usual practice while
away for the Summer Of spending the
morning hours at his office.
Covers e,5eo Acres.
The Pierce estate comprises between
$500 and 5000 acres. which for the
most part Is covered with pine trees
Inc grouldS immediately surrounding
the lodge cover about three acres and
nave been beautified by careful land
scaping The altitude is estimated at
about 1000 feet above sea level.
While the altitude Is far below what
the President has said he prefers for
ms Summer outings, il Is understood
tnat this remote spot commended itself
to him because Of its fame as a fishing
ground. Brule River, in which the
Island home Is located. abounds Ia
trout OF the gamest sort, according TO
The representations made to Col. e. w.
Starring of the Secret Service, who per-
sonally visited the place and upon
whose report the President made his
selection. There are several stable
lakes and ponds on the estate which
are said to be plentiful in the matter
OF trout. Moreover. Lake Superior Is
less than 20 miles away and the fish,
ing there is said to be great.
1t Is evident that the President Is
anticipating Summer of real trout
fishing. At least 1t is assumed that he
has placed the fishing possibilities as
the prime requisite IN making selec-
ton.
Far From Civilization.
The Summer White House will be In
country far removed from what is
generally accepted as civilization. At
least the country thereabouts is one
OF woods and lakes and rivers, and Is
spaFSely settled. The President viii
have few immediate neighbors How
ever. the layout from the descriptions
given by Col. Starting Is exactly accord
ing TO what the President likes in the
matter of a vacation spot. It Is felt
certain that he and Mrs. Coolidge win
be comfortable and viii enjoy them
selves fully
The Presidents island home IS esti-
mated to be about 1900 miles from
washington and is about 100 miles
directly south of the nearest point Of
the Canadian border. IS miles from
the Minnesota border and so miles from
the Michigan border. 1t Is located IN
what Is known as the Northern Neck of
wisconsin and is in q region that has
It's appeal to those with the rod and
gun. the surrounding country Is dotted
with lumber camps.
From all accounts the aspects af-
Iorded by the Cedar Island Lodge cor
respond somewhat to those which were
Afforded at the camp used by the Pres
dent for a Summer home IN the
two years ago. The Pres
dent has been assured that he will find
he location cool throughout the sum
ner and that he will be bothered little
,y mosquitoes or other pests. The
odge in which he will live, however, Is
aid to be completely screened. even
o the wide verandas built around Il.
rhe road which the President viii use
n going 10 and from the Executive Of
Ice In Superior. Is said to be q wide
me and splendidly surfaced. and that
le will find no discomfort In making
he daily journey,
Lenroot Presented Offer.
II Is understood that Irvine Ienroot,
ormer Senator from Wisconsin. who Is
practicing attorney In Washington,
lad considerable to do with the Presi-
lent'S decision. II was Mr. IAnroot
Vho first presented the offer made by
he Pierce heirs, and who from his
description OF the place and his re-
ounting of the fishing possibilities that
lroused the Presidents interest suf-
lciently TO commission Col Starting 20
iSit the place for an inspection
II has not been decided vet lust where
he Executive offices viii be located m
Superior. Last Summer In the Black
Hills the Rapid City High School was
used as an once. The Summer before
n the AdirondackS lodge q private cot
age ON one OF the lakes was used, and
turing the Summer spent at Swampacott
he oificeS or the Chamber OF Commerce
n I.ynn Mass were itxed Cnf1ztfArnf.ia