The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-12-20
PRES. AND MRS. WILSON'S SUITE
IN MURAT PARIS HOME

on all sides by the likeness OF Napo-
leon. A marble bust of Napoleon is
on a pedestal directly in the rear OF
the desk at which President Wilson
will work. Every wall panel has upon
it a painting either OF Napoleon or
one OF his generals or of their fam
lilies. The simplicity and elegance OF
the study are impressive
The presidents bedroom adJoins
his study. 1t is large in size ana
its wall are of blue. The bed which
President Wilson will occupy is ma
hogany inlaid with brass. 1t is OF
three-quarters size and because 1t
curves up at both ends bears some
thing of the likeness of gOndola and
gives the impression OF shortness'
The bedroom also contains pictures OF
Napoleon, principally when he was
emperor. Hanging over the bed
President Wilson will occupy is a sill
yer crucifix.
AT the side of the bed is an Ameri-
can electric light and modern Am
erican telephone. These modern ia
struments look strangely out of place
amid the furnishings Of the room,
many of which come down TO the Mt
rats from Napoleon and once were
used by Napoleon.
In the presidents suite in the dress
ing room adjoining the houdoir' IS
large bath. 1t is not the kind Amerl-
cans know. Instead of tile the floor
is covered with carpets OF great
thickness and there are pictures on
the walls. The tub, a large white
one. with blue trimmings at the top
is in an alcove A Wallets closet ad
Joins the bath. The presidents suite
occupies nearly the entire second
floor of the house,
The Princess Murat's maid was in
he mansion today putting on the fin
ishing touches for the reception of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson. She proudly
announced that she would be in at
tendance upon Mrs. Wilson. When
he correspondent entered the man
sion the maid was busily engaged n
posing two little French dolls, called
Alsace and Lorraine, in chairs. Where
hey came from the maid said she did
lot know.
The reception rooms and salon on
he first floor are decorated with
mural paintinges and have
exquisite chandeliers in which the
lights are so arranged that the globes
cannot be seen. The light from them
s diffused through crystals The
state dining room. in which thirty
i've guests can be entertained con
aims the Murat family silver and gold
tableware All the Murat family ser
wants, buffers, cooks and maids, are
ready for the visit of the American
president and his wife.
The suite of Mrs Wilson which is
situated in the rear of the mansion,
consists of high ceilinged salon. The
wall cases hold collections of old
Unaware and vases ador1 their tops.
The room has in it a grand piano,
many chairs and settees and a divaI.
Mrs. Wilson's sleeping chamber adj
joins the salon A dressing table oc-
cupies one side and in the room are
chairs and settees. Soft
pillows everywhere abound. The bed
is snow white with golden trimmings
and over it hangs skyblue gold can
opy The dressing room Of Mrs. VIII
son is spacious and in it are closets
lined with silk for her gowns and
large hats. A long hall separates the
suites TO be occupied by President
and Mrs. Wilson The view frozl
Mrs. Wilson's windows is over a deepI
green garden and the nearest house
is block away between the trees.
Many of the priceless works OF art
and other ornaments which were re-
moved during the long range bonn
baTdment by the Germans of Paris
have been returned to the mansion
In every room, in every hall there is
some object 10 recall the days OIL
"a poJeOr-
The presidents study on the second
floor has a large bay window and a
massive mahogany desk and few
chairs which sit in the window The
room is furnished II red and contains
a low row of bookcases on one side.
In the center on heavy wood pedes-
tails are a large golden eagle and a
bronze statuette of a charging French
dragon.