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at $4,000 are sold annually by Peters
burg millers, and the hay and feed busi-
ness OF the city amounts to S45O.Ooo
Prominent among other products OF
manufacture in this city are the fol-
lowing: Leather, fertilizer, granite. hats,
silks, baskets. crates and fireworks.
Much of the recent progress of Peters
burg has been due to the spirit of CO.
operation which has been fostered by
the Chamber of Commerce. The cham
Der is an active commercial orga nization
composed OF nearly 175 of the city's most
progressive citizens, who are devoting
their time and money to upbuildng the
city Its work is highly appreciated by
all who are familiar with it
William w. Martin, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, is the ideal type
of man for the position he occupies
possessing a pleasing personality and
ever ready to entertain visitors to Pc
tersburg with stories and valuable in
formation regarding the city. good
conversationalist and possessing
thorough knowledge of the duties of
his ONCE as well as a manner of telling
that inspires confidence, the organiza-
ton is to be congratulated on having
his services.
The Retail Merchants Association is
another Petersburg institution that de-
serves mention, being formed for the
purpose of protecting and promoting
the interests of the retail merchants
of the city. Samuel W. thinner is the
secretary of this organization. While
but very young man, Mr.. thinner is
Of the progressive type and has proven
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II. r. Munt.

The Eagle Mills. Of which Mr.. Munt
is manager. have been established for
thirty years. and make a speciality Of
water ground Virginia corn meal. The
mills capacity is goo bushels Per day,
most If the output being distributed in
Eastern Virginia and the Carolinas
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Jacob Cohen & Sons.
Povyhatan Mills.

The Powhatan Mills are located with
in the city limits. on the banks Of the
AppomattoN River and adjacent 10 the
tracks of the three railroads The mills
which run day and night and give en-
plOyment to ten operatives. have a ca
pacity of 100 bushels of Water Ground
Virginia Corn Mear' every twenty four
hours. This product is in great demand
throughout Virginia. North and South
Carolina, and many other sections Of the
country
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4 City of Commercial Supremacy, Manufac-
turing Resources, and Educational Advan-
tages-A General Review of Representa-
tive Establishments and Men Who Have
Contributed to Give the Community a
HIGH Position in the Business World.

exported from the United States, of
which 6.0o0,O 900 pounds. valued at $500 900,
or about two-thirds, were exported from
Petersburg In addition Petersburg ma m
ufactured in 1910 1858 pounds of to-
bacco and 94I5,5S cigars for domestic
consumption. besides about 50o.0oo,Oo1 ci-
garettes, valued at s600.00o for export. For
the year ending October J. 1910, there
were sold in Petersburg 1873 pounds of
leaf tobacco for 1851. .s3s.l7. One of Pc
tersburg's tobacco factories employs 1000
operatives, and its pay roll is about
s, 600 a week
The total value Of imports received at
the port Of Petersburg in 1910 amounted
to s275,000.
in the world In the manufacture of
trunks and bags, the value of these
products during the past year being
5000, ,000.
During the year the cotton mills and
merchants Of Petersburg received about
10000 bales of cotton: value. $4,000
The lumber industry in Petersburg is
also one of large proportions, great
quantities OF timber from the counties
OF Southside Virginia being shipped here
for manufacture in the numerous saw
mills, trunk factories, box factories. and
other woodworking plants.
In 1910 Petersburg peanut dealers
handled 10000 bags of Spanish peanuts
and 125.oOO bags of Virginia peanuts,
valued at S2.3O0,0OO.
Many JObbing Enterprises.
The jobbing business is a very impor-
tant factor in the city's development
The value Of some of the principal lines
Of this business in 1910 was as follows
Dry goods. $4,000; boots and shoes,
SS50,0o0; agricultural implements. $780,.
600: hardware. $4,000; fancy groceries
and confectioneries, 100000; NAL order
liquor a.OOO.OoO: drugs. 100000; paints
and oils. s1OO.0O0 Meal and -four valued
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by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
When the above buildings are complet-
ed, the company. which now has about
l,IO0 persons In its employ in this city,
VIII add about 400 more to its pay roll
Du Pont Powder Company.
Within the last six months the Du
Pont Powder Company. OF Wilmington
Del, has investigated. through its rep
resentatives, many sites with a view of
establishing large plant for the man.
ufacture of dynamite. Within the past
month 1t decided to establish this plant
In Prince George County, about ten
miles from Petersburg, and will have
the advantage not only of transporta-
ton by water but by the Norfolk and
Western Railorad as well. The comnany
has bought 2,000 acres OF land, having a
frontage of about one mile on James
RIVER The work on the buildings will
pe pushed as rapidly as possible, and
WITHIN the next twelve months the COM
pany VIII expend about $500, 900 At the
start II will employ $50 men. which will
eventually be increased to 500 men.
Seward Trunk md bag COMPANY.
To Petersburg belongs the distinction.
of having the largest trunk and bag
mandatory in the world. This is the
Seward Trunk and Bag Company, which
represents a larger investment of cap
ital. area of factory space and number
OF employees than any other similar in
sttution in this country. This immense
plant was originally established and in
corporated in 1895 by Simon Seward: and
shortly afterward he admitted his sons,
J. W.. Harvey, and Hatcher into part
nership, forming the present company
The hrst factory measured 300 by 20
feet. and in part was four stories high
Because Mr.. Seward made a trunk
adapted TO the growing demand at a
price which defied competition. his trade
has Increased rapidly and new buildings
nave been erected annually, until to-day
there are fifteen buildings, thirteen Of
which are o. brick, covering about three
city blocks. Two additional buildings at
an approximate cost of S75, 900 are now in
course of obstruction. The different
buildings. which range from one to four
stories in height. are connected by
bridges where they cross streets. and
the entire plant has ample fire protec-
ton in the form OF a complete sprinkler
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system recently installed. supplied with
high pressure from the Company's own
tank and pump. Eight hundred skilled
and competent workmen are employed.
and LOCO trunks. 80 bags, loo suit cases,
and go telescopes are produced daily,
and this is not the maximum capacity.
The supply Of materials necessary to
keep this plant in full operation is enor-
nous, but so expeditiously is this de-
partment CT the work. as well as every
other department. attended to that
work moves on harmoniously at all
times. The business done by this COM
pany is international, as they ship their
products TO every country In the world.
They maintain export agencies at Ha-
vana, Cuba; Honolulu, and Manila. They
also have Offices in Boston, New York.
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washing
ton. ID C. as well as agencies through
out the entire United States
Petersburg Gas Company.
This company is one OF the oldest in
the city. having been Incorporated in
lS51. Since that time it has changed
hands on several occasions up TO about
three years ago, when Morris w. Stroud,
president: J. C. Lowry. vice president;
W. T. Robinson, SECRETARY and treasur-
er: S. z. Curtis. general manager; J. d.
Shattuck. general superintendent, and
r. a. Goudy, manager, bought It, and
since that time the entire system has
undergone wonderful improvement. At
the plant. worn out parts have been
renewed, apparatus machinery. holder
capacity, publication facilities have been
added, enlarging the feed line from the
works so as to maintain a uniform con-
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dition throughout the city. The gener-
atlpg capacity has been increased, addi-
tional storage room added to make room
for a full line of gas stoves. gas cabi-
nets. water heaters, fixtures, high
grade gas lamps. and other gas consum-
ing appliances. Three miles of new
mains have been installed throughout
the city and old maine have been re-
paired. The company feels very much
encouraged to see how the public appre-
ciates their efforts to bring TO their no.
tice the great saving and additional
comforts that can be had by the use
of gas.
strntton a Bragg Company.
The Stratton & Bragg Company are
dealers in machinists' steam. mill, and
factory supplies; also engines. boilers.
sawmil, and wood and iron-wcrking ma
chimes and tools. Their motto is No
job too large; none too small" The me-
chanical department Is their speciality
and II is an industrial organization of
the highest standard, working in har-
mony with their machinery and mill
supply business. They build or repair
everything from a locomotive to a lum-
Der truck. Interesting features Of their
commodiOus plant are the private rail-
way siding and travelling cranes for the
handling cs heavy material. This COM
rany does a big export business. espe-
c!ally In the Latin-American countries.
where their Little sampson portable
engines and boilers are very popular.
Their engineering department is ever at
the service Of their patrons to give ex-
pert advice, founded Jn years OF ex-
pertence and a thorough practical and
theoretical knowledge of this business.
The officers of the company are II. p.
Stratton, president: W. 4. Bragg. vice
president. and II. F. Heineman, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Petersburg Lumber Company, Inc.
Only recently the Petersburg Lumber
Company. Inc. which has been well
known in this section for a generation, |
moved its yards a few blocks west on !
Lawrence Street, securing a most IA |
vorable location extending from Law !
renee to Washington Streets The COM !
pany has erected several buildings for |
storing lumber. &C, and contemplate |
building several more. They are whole |
sale and retail dealers in rough and |
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Augustus Wright Company.

The above-named concern has been
prominently affiliated with every move
ment for a greater Petersburg since its
organization in 1868, and has a record
which every resident Of the city should
be proud of. In 1892 the firm was in
corporated with a capital stock Of Sl0N.-
CO., and has steadily grown until they
are now shipping over Sl,0c0.o"0 worth OF
shoes annually. They occupy a modern
building with a floor space Of 1000
square feet and two stories high. equip
ped throughout with every modern ap-
pliance. The carry an excellent line Of
boots. shoes. rubbers, and leather find
ings, and their twentp-three hustling
statesmen have made a name for Peters
burg and High Art shoes throughout
the South. The officers are g. G. Wright,
president AMI treasurer; 4. Wright. Jr-,
vice president. and II. E. Wright, see
retary
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to be one of the leading spirits of the
association and is held In high esteem
by his fellow-cttizens
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Virginia Printing and MHnufactur-
ing Company.

This company was originally establish
ed twenty-five years ago. the present
company being organized in 1905 with
the following officers: II. F. Munt, pres
ident; w. T. Baugh, vice president: w.
B. Harrison. secretary-treasurer and
general manager The plant has a floor
space OF 2n0O0 square feet. and is in
stalled with the most modern presses.
including an auto press capable of 5000
impressions per hour. The best and
latest faces OF type are used. and only
skilled and artistic workmen are en-
ployed A speciality is made OF loose
ledger work.
Petersburg Trunk and Bag Co., Inc.
Petersburg is justly proud of the dis
tinction of having such an enterprise as
the Petersburg Trunk and Bag Company,
Inc, within its limits. This is cne OF the
four large trunk factories located here,
and II manufactures the famous high
grade Everlasting automobile trunks
which are known the world over. This
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National Bank of Pctersburg.
The National Bank Of Petersburg was
established In 1856. and is looked upon
as one of Petersburg's most reliable
banking Institutions. Capital. 100000
officers: George Cameron. jr.. president;
E. A. Hartley, vice president: b. B.
Jones, cashier. ID E. H. Beasley, as
sistant cashier.
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stockdcII-My-rs Company, Inc.

In 1903 this concern started small re-
tail business, but with able and efficient
management began to spread and was
soon doing n wholesale business. To-
day their statesmen cover Virginia and
North Carolina. and are known for their
progressiveness throughout that entire
territory. They handle everything for
building mills, supplies, and machinery.
carrying such well known lines as FOo's
gas and gasoline engines, from two
horsepower TO 800 horsepower; Houston,
Stanwood & Gamble, Cincinnati. Ohio.
of engines and boilers.
sawmills, and thrashers. Anything de-
sired I'm the machinery line can be had
at their store. The officers are II. Z.
Myers. president; T. F Heath. vice
president. T F. Parsons, treasurer. and
7. b. Preston. secretary. The offices and
salesroums are at Is and 4S North Syc-
amOre Street. and the warehouses are
on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
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lists that do all kinds of repair work and
rebuilding Of engines and boilers. The
plant covers a large area and is a mon
ument to the progressive spirit of Mr..
Titus. who is a skilled mechanic and per
sonally superintends the entire opera
ton.
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dressed lumber, laths. cedar posts. shin
giles. and roofing. Starting in a small
way. the Petersburg Lumber Company
has increased its business in keeping
with the advancement OF this city. so
that to-day they have complete facilities
for the prompt filling of all orders for
lumber. The officers are II. c. Southall,
seCretary-treasurer and general man
ager, and Spencer Vaughan, vice pres-
dent.
Petersburg Crystal Ice Co.. Inc.
The citizens Of Petersburg and sur
rounding country are very fortunate in
having an ice factory in their midst.
which will rank with any in the country
for the quality and purity of the pro-
duct manufactured. This concern uses
pure spring water. which is rendered
doubly pure by the process OF fltering
and dstillng which 1t undargoes in
manufa cture. The plant is modern and
sanitary in every respect, and has a
capacity CT 101,00) pounds daily. The Of
ficers of this company are Joe Lambert
President; y. J. Francis, secretary and
treasurer, and r. J. Francis, vice pres
iGent and manager.
E. L. Titus.
In 1886 Mr.. Z. E. Titus laid the founda-
ton for a business that has grown from
very small shop to a very large,
modern equipped machine shop and
foundry which is driven throughout by
electric motors. They manufacture the
latest improved veneer. basket, butter
dish, and truck barrel machinery. They
employ a large corps Of skilled machin-
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such. irrespective OF source) proposed
constitution. and published as provided
by law. for three months previous to
any general state election, and at such
Of the electors voting thereon. and, With
out amendment. such proposed and ap.
proved amendment or amendments shall
icr,; asre &c to TO- and eonf'r s1sste5 6y "a a s men
tive assembly, the same shall be entered
n the Journals Of the " houses with
the yea and nay vote and names Of the
members voting thereon: then and there.
by such amendment or amendments shall
become q part Of the constitution OF
II not so agreed to and confirmed by
the Legislative assembly at that term:
without amendment. then such proposed
hall be submitted. by the secretary of
state. a second time to the electors at
the ensuing regular general election. or
II the same shall be the second time ap-
proved and ratified by a majority OF the
electors voting thereon. then and there,
by sneh amsndment or amendments hall =,
bly, shall agree to any amendment or
a she 1aa, pIsce eshIespt eiseti amy a spoy. Sro at
In both journals with the yea and nay
vote as aforesaid: and 1t shall be the
Ouly vi Lie SSiSi&NASS W g
fer the same to the people for approval
or rejection at the ensuing general cleo
ton. or a special state election. pro-
vided by law: and such proposed amend;
ment or amendments shall be published
e aforesaid and be submitted to the
electors at the polls: and II approved
tors voting thereon. then and thereby
such amendment or amendments snail
become a. part of the constitution Of this
state.
All amendments submitted to the
voters and approved as herein h a be
the constitution on the date of the Ger
titled statement Of such vote by y the .
more amendments shall be submitted at
the same election they shall be submit
ted in such manner that the electors
shall vote for or against each amend
ment separately; but may be presented.
designated and identified on the ballot
a. provided by law.
No convention shall be called to
amend or propose mendmen to this
constitution, or to propose a new con-
unless the law providing for
such convention shall first be approved
by the people OH a referendum vote at
q regular general election.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE STATE CONSTITUTION
CHAPTER IS SESSION LAWS OF 1911
blouse Bill No. 23-R. A. Nestosl
enHssir,cAr,oN 81 PRaoPeRTv.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Amend
North Dakota Relating to uniformity
ct Isxation 5 End rsr'T enr eS. pvrnoss
Of Taxation and Relating further to
81: A s,;s',. ";.,;,t s"e eo n...s!s" OF Ger
Be se II hsss'v 81 II. 81 stat a0 OF North % h'P d.
kota. the Senate Concurrtng:
The following Proposed amnseI ndme h hx
Article 4 ies.'o ! Of the Constitution q North
Dakota Of article II OF the Constit9.
ton of the State Of, North Dakota. y
referred to the legis!atiys asSem e!est,on 0
toned legislative assembly submitted o
the qualified electors sso OF the a=s ssard 1Ss
with the provisions Of section 2o2 q
the constitution Of the State ut North
coastisStion Of the state state" Of n. North d.
kOta 10 amended to read as follows:
Section l7s; Taxes shall t be !, rnifo ;nn
Guiding franchises within The territorial
and shall be levied and collected for
County and Municipal Corporations. shall
he exempt from taxation: and the leg
i%s!atiye assembly shall by o a a sne Msaa la ",
Hotttp ~ 0A@Nboh
clusively for school religious. cemetery
charitable or other public purposes n
personal property to any amount noe
exceeding In value two hundred dollars
for each individual liable to taxation:
provided that all taxes and exemptions
in force when this amendment Is adopt
ed shall remain In force. In the same
manner and TO the same extent. until
otherwise provided by statute.
AMENDMENT.) Section 179 as amend.
ed by article I OF the Constitution OF
North Dakota of the Constitution OF the
State of North Dakota Is amended to
read as follows:
Section l7s; An taxable property ex.
vided. shall be assessed in the county.
city. township. village or district In
which it is situated. in the manner pre-
scrtbed by law. The property including
franchises Of all railroads operated In
this state. and of all express companies,
freight line companies. dining car COM
panles. sleeping car companies. car
equipment companies. or private car line
companies. telegraph or telephone com.
panieS or corporations operating In this
state and used directly or indirectly In
the carrying of person.. property. OF
messages. shall be assessed by the state
hoard Of equalization in a nj pre-
,;crihed by such state board or commits
should my railroad allow any portion
II lis railway to be used for any pur-
u's. other h a the operation of a rail-
',thd thereon. such portion of its rail-
way. while SO used shall be assessed In
SIC manner provided for the assessment
IT other real property.
Approved March 3. 1911.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT 70
THE STATE CONSTITUTION
CHAPTER II SESSION Laws or 1911,
sSenats Bill N 2l7-T. welol
coNsTRucT TON AND IMPROVEMENT,
OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.

A. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION -.
Itendlna section 1855 Of the consti.
eution OF III state Of NORTH oskota.
Helat!no 20 State Aid In the Con.
etructton ARD Improvement 81 PVojle
Be Il. Enacted by the Lest.,at,v. AZ.
That the following amendmsnt 70 ne
Eonst!tution Of the. State Of North %.
kota be referred to the legislative A.
sembly TO Do chosen q the next senersl,
20 the qualified electors Tor approvsiScr
reyectlon IN accordance with tie nrovf-
s1ona OF Section 203 Of the ConStitutfnn
o. fae En SSEsts q North Dakota:
Inat Section lSs o. Article Is az NJ
Constitution OF the state Of Norm ~.
lows: IaE 50 - $500 - -
Section 1856. Neither the .tate nc
ssn hy county1 city. Township. town, school
.Gaslrlct 6r my other political suhdivi.
1aon snallI loan or give It's croditssori
4Miake donations 70 or In aidAofi IN IL.
asyadua!. association OF corporstion 4
cept s9y necessary support 81 ~ noof.
q tns capital stock ef any aosoclsfion
~ 49, ceIeofation nor ehall@ tie tat 4eGs
- - = snv wesk I tntsfnal imts0V9.
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upon by a majority Of all the members
elected to each house. such amendment
the constitution OF this state. Should
any amendment or amendments pro.
ing a majority Of all the votes cast at
but failing to receive approval by the
following Legislative assembly to which
it has been referred. such amendment
to the people at the next general cleo
ton for their approval or rejection as
at the previous general election. Should
a majority Of ali the legal votes cast at
such succeeding General election such
amendment or amendments at once be-
come a part OF the constitution Of this
state. ANY amendment or amendments
proposed by Initiative petition and fail
ing Of adoption as herein provided.
shall not be again considered until ths
expiration Of six years.