The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-08

il known for its excellence. durability
and finish all over Oregon and Washing
ton Territory The space, though some
what contracted for SO large an amount
Of furniture, is prettily arranged, and
visitors stop In large groups admiring
these articles SO worthy of more than or
binary attention. Beautiful bedsteads
neatly ornamented. gorgeous lounges,
pleasant sofas, magnificent sets, easy
chairs, rockers, bureaus, and everything
used to furnish magnificent home are
here in profusion. The upholstery is
remarkably fine and must be seen and
contrasted with the workmanship else
where shown to be appreciated at its
true worth. The displays are merely
pieces that can be duplicated to any ex-
tent by Mr.. Powers at very short notice,
he having in this city and near by two
immense workshops that afford constant
employment to fifty firstrclass mechanics.
His cabinetmakers command the highest
prices, and are equal to the most skillful
workmen Of Boston or New York. Mir
rors, tapestry. carpeting, gilded cary
ings, silk hangings. curtains of all kinds
and qualities are to be found at his estab-
lishment in inexhaustible quantity.
The designs are as varied as the furni-
ture and trappings, and either kind Is
beheld by the thorough housekeeper
with emotions of lovely satisfaction. A
description of few pieces will suffice
for the whole. A patent rocker stands
at the head with beautiful silk stripe
running down the back and across the
seat, embroidered in silk with richly col
ored flowers, leaves and ripe grain; the
sides are fancy silk coverings with Grim
son satin putting. Another patent rocker
is exhibited, covered in French CASH
mere and pufed in raw satin. Still an
other entirely different design of patent
rocker stands IN the corner, being what
is termed lover stuffed with raw silk
covering and brown plush border. This
is very rich looking and very easy
chair. On the right stands star-back-
ed divan, covered in fancy silk, plain
maroon velvet border, spring back.
Chairs may be also seen with fawn puff
ing, crimson plush border and eastlake
fringe, rich and beautiful A black
walnut table with q marble top is q
gem, and near it may be found
footstool of curious design, biscuit
tufted in crimson plush and fawn-colored
pulling. At the left, in front, sets q
solid walnut hall stand with large
French plate-glass and rich gilded carv-
ings. In front of the center table rests
most elegant sofa cushion that deserves
more than passing notice for its beauty,
design and finish. The center is wrought
in beautiful worsted flowers, bordered
with tufted red silk, and edges of rich
black silk A large mirror, thirty two
inches wide by five and half feet long,
walnut frame, surmounted with walnut
and gold carvings, adorns the rear,
while on each side of it hangs a fine
| landscape mounted in heavy, richly
carved gold frames. Elegant paintings
by Robinson and Tayernier adorn what
might answer for fashionable lady's
bondoir. Raw silk hangings make up
the rich background of Mr.. Powers ex-
hibit, and a rich tapestry carpet covers
the floor. Adjoining this compartment
is another jointly occupied by Mr.. Par
shall and Mr.. Powers, in which the lat
| ter has displayed some very fine school
desks in walnut and ash of the very latest
approved patterns, and a teachers desk,
| with some other substantial furniture.
All OF the furniture is of home manufac-
ture, and the enterprising gentleman
whose busisess tact originated and keeps
in motion SO large and establishment and
provides labor for SO many workmen, is
entitled to full share of public patron
age. There is noyalid excuse for peo-
| pie sending to eastern manufacturers for
furniture that is equally well made and
old fully Ms cheap in Portland.