El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-11
Furnishings Once
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In Wilson s Room
Murat Mansion Ready To
Receive President Of
United States.

Paris. France, Dec 11.-When pres
ident Wilson starts work in his study
/ in the Murat mansion, all parts OF
which are now ready to receive the
distinguished guest from the United
States he will be surrounded on all
sides by the likeness Of Napoleon. A
marble bust of Napoleon is on a pedes-
I tai directly in the rear Of the desk at
which president Wilson will work.
Every wall panel has upon it a paint
ing either Of Napoleon OF one Of his
} generals or of their families. The
simplicity and elegance Of the study
are impressive.
Many of the priceless works Of art
and other ornaments. which We're re-
moved during the long range bonn
bardment by the Germans of Paris.
have been returned to the mansion. IN
every room. in every hall. there is
some object to recall the days Of Ma
poleon-
Room Furnished in Red.
The presidents study on the second
floor has large bay window and a
massive mahogany desk and a few
chairs. which sit in the window The
room is furnished in red and contains
low row Of book cases on one side
In the center. on heavy wood pedes-
tails. are a large golden eagle and a
bronze statue Of a charging French
Dragon.
The presidents bedroom adjoins his
study. II is large in size and its walls
are OF blue The three quarter size
bed, which president Wilson will oc-
cupy, is mahogany. inlaid with brass
and is shaped like a gondola. The
bedroom also contains pictures OF Ma
poleon. principally when he was en-
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dent Wilson will occupy is a silver
crucifix
Has American Telephone.
At the side Of the bed is an Ameri-
can electric light and a modern
American telephone. These modern
instruments look strangely out of
place amid the furnishings OF the
room, many OF which come down 10
the Murats from Napoleon and once
were used by Napoleon.
In the presidents suite. in the dress
ing room adjoining the boudoir. is a
large bath. It is not the kind Ameri-
cans know. Instead Of tile. the floor
is covered with carpets Of great thick
ness and there are pictures on the
walls. The presidents suite occupies
nearly the entire second floor Of the
house.
The princess BIurat's maid was in
the mansion today. putting on the
Mrs. Wilson. She proudly announced
that she would be in attendance on
AIRS Wilson. When the correspondent
entered the mansion. the maid was
busily engaged in posing two little
French dolls. called Alsace and LOr-
raine, in chairs.
Dining Room Capacity b.
The reception rooms and saloons are
decorated with beautiful mural paint
ings and have exquisite chandeliers.
The light from them is diffused
crystals The state dining
room. in which So guests can be enter
yer and gold table ware All the
AIurat family servants. buffers. cooks !
and maids are ready for the visit OF
the American president and his wife. !
The suite OF Mrs Wilson. which is I
situated in the rear OF the mansion, I
consists Of a high ceiiinged salon /.
The wall cases hold thousands of old 4
,hinaware and vases adorn the rooms. 1
A grand piano. many chairs and set I
tees and a divan also are there. Mrs. /
sleeping chamber adjoins the /
salon. A dressing table occupies one 4
side and in the room are comfortable 4
chairs and settees-
Mrs. Wilson'S suite Separate.
Soft pillows everywhere abound The 4
bed is snow white, with golden trim /
nings. and over Il hangs a sky blue /
and gold canopy. The dressing room
II Mrs. Wilson is spacious and in Il 4
ire closets lined with silk. for her
GOWNS and large hats. A long hall I
separates the suites to be occupied by
president and Mrs Wilson The view
rom Mrs. Wilson's windows is over a
ieep green garden and the nearest
louise is block away between trees.