Express Freight RULES. 1. Graduated rates apply to matter weighing less than 100 pounds when the rate is under $2.00 (I) per 100 pounds and to matter weighing less than 50 pounds when the rate is $2.00 (I) or more per 100 pounds. EXAMPLE: Between points where the rate per 100 pounds is $1.75 (H) a box weighing 73 pounds must be charged for at the graduated rate under $1.75 (H), which makes the proper charges on over 70 to 75 pounds" $1.50. Packages exceeding 7 pounds carried by more than one company, graduated for each company unless otherwise instructed. 2. When the rate between any two points is not given in the graduated rates, use the next higher rate for making price, but do not charge more than for 100 pounds at the actual rate. EXAMPLE:-The correct charge for 75 pounds at 80 cents per 100 pounds would be 80 cents, and not $1.00 according to the graduate on 75 pounds at $1.00. If the rate exceeds $20.00 (CC) per 100 pounds, charge pound rates, but never less than $20.00 (CC) graduated rate for same weight. 3. When the rate per 100 pounds is $2.00 (1) or more, charge pound rates for 50 pounds or over; but the charge for less than 50 pounds in weight must not be greater than the charge for 50 pounds. If less than $2.00 (I) per 100 pounds, charge graduated rates. Two or more packages weighing each 20 pounds or over forwarded by one shipper at the same time to one consignee may be charged for on the aggregate weight as above. Packages weighing less than 20 pounds each, shipped as in the foregoing section, may be aggregated, provided they are estimated and charged for as weighing 20 pounds each. Actual weight only must be entered on the way-bill. If articles of different classes are aggregated, the charge must be made at the rate applying to the highest class. To properly carry out the above provisions in regard to aggregating the weights and charges on two or more packages sent by one shipper to one consignee, receiving clerks and was on men are hereby instructed that in all cases when two or more articles are shipped at the same time to one address, to mark distinctly on each and every article the number receipted for and the hour of the day, thus: 3 packages 11 a. m., 2 packages 4 p. m. All matter must be charged for at actual gross weight at the time of shipment, unless otherwise specially provided for. Estimated weights on shipments usually made with ice are only to be applied when ice is used. When no ice is used gross weights must be charged. 4. EXTRA RATE CHARGES.-On matter subject to extra rate, as one and one-half or double rate, find graduated rate according to tariff, and then add one-half, or double it, as required. EXAMPLE:-If a package weighs 25 pounds rated at double rate, and the rate to destination is $1.00 (E) per 100 pounds, the charge for 20 to 25 pounds is 50 cents; double this, $1.00 is the proper amount. 5. VALUATION CHARGES.-When the value of any merchandise shipment (C. O. D. or otherwise) exceeds $5 00, the following additional charge must be made on value: (Charge for value whether insured or not). When merchandise rate is $1.00 or less per 100 pounds, 5 cents for each $100 value or fraction thereof. When merchandise rate exceeds $1.00 and not more than $3.00 per 100 pounds, 10 cents for each $100 value or fraction thereof. When merchandise rate exceeds $3.00 and not more than $8.00 per 100 pounds, 15 cents for each $100 value or fraction thereof. When merchandise rate exceeds $8.00 per 100 pounds, 20 cents for each $100 value or fraction thereof. These rates must not be applied to shipments of money or bonds, being intended to apply only to packages or shipments of merchandise, jewelry and valuable papers. The charges for valuation above given are to be made on the through rate whether carried by one or more companies, and in the latter case are to be divided between the companies carrying on the same basis as said companies divide the transportation charges, except as noted below. 7. C. O. D. MATTER.-The letters 'C. O. D." and amount to be collected must be plainly marked upon each article, with which a bill is sent to be collected on delivery, and a similar entry made upon the way-bill. If shipper requires collection of charges for return of money, the C. O. D. envelope and package must be plainly marked "C. O. D. $ and return charges" and so way-billed. Allow examination of C. O. D. matter only upon written authority of shipper endorsed by agent at shipping point. When such authority is endorsed on the transfer envelope, it shall also be accepted. Such endorsement not to be made until shippers sign an agreement releasing the company from all loss incident to such examination. All orders to deliver C. O. D. goods without collecting C. O. D. must have the approval of the agent of the company at the shipping point. When C. O. D. matter is, by order of shipper, through the agent at point of shipment, delivered without collecting, return the C. O. D. bill and envelope way-bill free. If C. O. D. matter is refused, or can not be delivered, the shipper must be immediately notified, and if not disposed of within thirty days after such notice, it may be returned subject to charges both ways. C. O. D. matter, and paid C. O. D.'s returned to shipper, must take same route and pass through the hands of same company or companies as when originally forwarded. C. O. D.'s AND COLLECTIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER COUNTRIES.-Shippers desiring currency or coin different from that current where collection is to be made must write their instructions plainly on the C. O. D. bill or collection. 8. Give a receipt of the prescribed form for all matter received without regard to the distance to be carried. Always ask shippers to declare the value, and when given insert it in the receipt, mark it on the package and enter amount on the way-bill. If shippers refuse to state value, write or stamp on the receipt "value asked and not given." When received at owner's risk, write or stamp on face of receipt at owner's risk." Receive stove and other fragile castings, firebrick and emery wheels at owner's risk only. 9. Require prepayment or guarantee of charges for, and so way-bill, old valises, hand-bags, bundles of blankets, seeds, cuttings, shrubbery, plants, samples, medicines, and for all matter evidently not worth charges. When matter is way-billed or transferred guaranteed, the guarantee covers the charges of all companies carrying to original point of destination, and is limited to 60 days. Therefore, agents receiving matter way-billed guaranteed must report to billing office within 60 days of date of way-bill any failure to collect charges on same. 10. Gunpowder, dynamite, kerosene, benzine, naphtha, gasoline, matches and all other explosive or dangerous inflammable oils, acids or materials must not be received for transportation. Men, women or children must not be received for transportation. 11. Fancy poultry, pet stock or dogs that have paid double merchandise rates to fairs and exhibitions, may be returned free if accompanied by a certificate from the secretary that they are being returned to the original owner. CLASSIFICATION. EXPLANATIONS.-Special rules under each heading apply to all articles enumerated thereunder: Mdse. stands for Single Merchandise Rate; % Mdse. for One-half Merchandise Rate; 1 Mdse. for One and One-Half Merchandise Rate; D. Mdse. for Double Merchandise Rate; 3 T Mdse. for Three Times Merchandise Rate, etc.; Special, for Special Rates or Scales of Special Rates. In the absence of Special Rates on Special Rate matter use Single Merchandise Rates: O. R. for Owner's Risk; O. R. B. for Owner's Risk of Breakage; K. D. for Knocked Down; Minimum, for Minimum Charge on a Single Shipment, i. e., no single charge less than the one specified. All articles not enumerated below, or not analogous to those enumerated, are to be charged for at Merchandise Rates. A Acids, dangerous, refuse; see Rule 10. Plows, ordinary stirring and break- Ale; see Scale of Rates. Animals; see Section A and Section D. of injury, death or escape, taking Alligators, live. Cats Deer- Dogs, in boxes, at actual weight, or securely chained, at 100 lbs. each Ferrets Guinea Pigs RATE. D. Mdse. Mdse. Boats-Continued. must be accepted only by special Metallic Folding Boats, securely Row Boats and Canoes, including pad- RATE. D. Mdse. 4 T Mdse. 8 T Mdse. 3 T Mdse. Beef Fat; see General Specials. Beer Tonic; see Scale of Rates. Bees, in stands, O. R. Benzine, refuse; see Rule 10. Bicycles-Ordinary; see Vehicles. Beer; see Scale of Rates. Bicycles Railroad, taken apart; see Bicycles-Safety, K. D., and crated; Bicycle Wheels; see Vehicles. Birds-Live. Receive them only at O. R. of injury, death or escape, taking a release as provided for Live Stock. Feed and utensils must be provided by shippers. Charges must be prepaid or guaranteed. Enter the number in each crate on the way-bill Blanks, printed, bound or in sheets; see Section D. Blotters and Blotting Pads; see Section D. Boats must be receipted for at owner's risk with the understanding that if they cannot be loaded in cars they are to be placed on deck. When they exceed 38 feet in length they Mdse. D. Mdse. Colts; see Live Stock. Corn, cooked, sample cans of; see Section B. Corpses, double the lowest first-class passenger fare, 'but never less than $5.00 for any distance, except that those of children under 12 years of age may be carried at single adult passenger fare, but never less than $2.50. When carried by two or more companies the charges shall be prorated on the basis of the local merchandise rates, provided that the charge for each company shall not be less than $3.00 for an adult or $2.00 for a child under 12 years. Charges must be prepaid or guaranteed. Corpses must be placed in such coffins or cases as will prevent the escape of offensive odors. A certificate of physician or health officer stating cause of death, and that it was not from infectious or contagious disease, must be attached to the way-bill and duplicate pasted on top of case. Cows; see Live Stock. Crabs; see General Specials. Crabs, deviled or cooked- Crayon Portraits; see Pictures. Cuttings; see Section D. Deer; see Animals. D Desks School; see Furniture. Desks-Office; same as Furniture. Dogs; see Animals. RATE. Mdse. Pistols or Revolvers securely packedFire Brick; see Rule 8- Fish, fresh, smoked or dried; see General Specials. Mdse. 3 T Mdse. Mdse. Mdse. Fish-Live. When carried by more than one company, rates on "Pack Eggs; see General Specials. pany that carried them when full. Unless otherwise provided for, they must be called for and delivered by the owners, and charges must be prepaid. Empties not enumerated are to be charged for in accordance with size and weight of analogous empties. When carried by two or more companies between common points, charges to be divided equally, delivering company to have the odd cent. Empties that have not been shipped full by express, charge merchandise rates. Bags and Sacks for news companies Beer Empties--- Not boxed or crated. Burlapped, except chairs, from manufacturers only--- Chairs, boxed or crated.. Chairs, not boxed or crated and not otherwise specified. Chairs, Barber, burlapped, boxed or crated Chairs, Dentists', boxed or crated, Chairs, Iron Frame or Folding Opera, Mdse. ages each 7 pounds or less," do not apply Mdse. Fruit; see General Specials. Furniture, O. R. B. Mdse. D. Mdse. Mdse. Furs-Coarse, except refrigerators) 5c. Each. Butter Refrigerators-- 15c. Each. including undressed skins; see General Specials. Furs-Dressed Mdse. Cans, in boxes or kegs, and oil cans in jackets Cans, for Alcohol, Fish, Oils and Var nishes. They may deliver to regular patrons 15c. Each. Clothing Baskets for clothing houses |