Evening star., 1928-06-21
COOLIDGE WEARING
TEN-GALLON HAT
President Revives Memories
of Last Summer in Re-
suming Headgear.
BY ]. RUSSELL YOUNG.
staff Correspondent of The Star.

stan correspondent OF Inc star.
CEDAR ISLAND LODGE, Brule
River. Wis, June 21.-President Cool
dge has busted the moth balls from
that huge l0-gallon hat which became
such familiar sight in the Black Hills
last Summer and is wearing 1t on his
outings here.
When he presented himself this
morning sporting that famous head
piece, photographs of which were SO
widely printed throughout the country
and for which the President seemed to
acquire a real passion and genuine
fondness, he Immediately brought back
10 members of his party memories OF
last Summers vacation when he wore
this hat on all occasions.
No explanation was made by the
President as to what inspired his don
ming of this particular hat, the style
Of which Is so foreign to this section OF
the country. 1t has been so cold and
rainy, it is assumed that in addition
to his real delight in its wearing and
his evident belief in its being becoming,
that the weather may have had some
thing to do with his decision.
Wears Khaki and Boots.
The broad brim served Splendidly
last Summer to protect the head and
neck of the Executive from the burn
ing rays of the South Dakota sun and
no doubt would be as effective here. but
there has been no sun, although there
was a lifting of the skies this morning
and other promises that there Is sun
In this section of the country.
To make this picture more complete,
as we'll as adding to his own personal
comfort. Mr. Coolidge is appearing in
a khaki-colored flannel shirt, and as
he left the lodge for his mornings fish
ing he donned high rubber boots--the
same he purchased in Saranac. in the
Adriondacks, two Summers ago. All
of this makes 1t apparent that he in
tends to make himself as comfortable
as possible during his outdoor life. Too
frequently In the past he has gone fish
ing all dressed up, as though he was
heading for a cabinet session or to
wearing his regular business suit, high
starch collar and necktie, polished
shoes, and everything.
Probably he has discovered since
settling down in this island retreat and
after rejecting upon his none too good
luck with the rod up to date that he
would have to go after these Wisconsin
trout in a more serious and business
like fashion. Regardless OF the glowing
reports of the abundance of trout in
the Brule he has found that they are
not deliberately pushing each other
aside to grab at his hook, or leaping
out of the water into his basket at his
beck and call. He has resolved that
he has got to resort to real art in the
handling OF his rod and reel and from
now on this will be the order Of his
angling.
Good Fishing Yesterday.
He is represented as having had some
really good fortune during yesterdays
fishing expedition. Five or six. one of
them lochlaven weighing pound and
three-quarters. and a rainbow weigh
ing one and quarter, were proudly
placed by him in the Summer White
House Ice box upon his return late yes
terday. He was all smiles and in good
humor all evening.
Yesterdays luck served to inspire him
to do even better today and he appeared
as delighted as Schoolboy when in
formed that he Is to have O holiday,
when he was notified this morning as
time arrived for him to start for the
office in Superior. that the roads were
virtually impossible and that journey
over them would be too dangerous
There appeared the faintest twinkle
OF glee in his eyes as he received the
news. But when he announced his
decision TO not attempt so hazardous a
ride his face was grave and serious.
However. he wasn't fooling anybody as
TO his real feelings.
Later as the President headed for
the Brule and day OF real sport, he
had the look and walk of one saying
to himself, Whats the use of being
President If you can't do what you
want"
Mrs. Coolidge's constant improvement
has probably done more than anything
else to lift the Presidents spirits. which
during the recent rain. cold and gloom
we're at low ebb
She has regained her strength to that
point where she now walks about the
grounds In the immediate vicinity OF
the lodge and busies herself about the
interior of the little island home. How
ever, she has not yet gone for any
long hikes. which during the Summer
vacations in the past were her daily
fun and recreation.
Extra Blankets Requested.
The weather continues to be cold
and 1t is necessary for her to bundle
up we'll when she goes out The Presi.
dent himself doesn't seem to mind the
Winter-like weather. but the others IL,
his party have been shivering anc
grumbling ever since they arrived
There have been any number of calls
for extra bed blankets, and many have
sent hurried messages back to Wash.
ington for heavier overcoats and un.
derwear
They have been encouraged by some
OF the natives who assure them thai
this cold spell won't last iong--that Il
viii get real nice and Summary in q
month or so. At any rate the rair
has served one good purpose. 1t ha.
caused lull In the activities OF tn,
mosquitoes.
NTN HnTHYeYs