In this respect Louisiana is the second State in value of products, and the industry is important in Arkansas, Mississippi, and North Carolina.

The South furnishes nearly half of the lumber produced in the United States.

This industry is, of course, only one step from the raw material.

The manufacture of wood into finished articles is, however, increasing in some of the Southern States.

The vehicle industry is considerable, and the same may be said of agricultural machinery, railway and street cars, and coffins.