Comprising a series of tables, alphabetically arranged, enumerating all classes of general merchandise transported by land and water. Tables not only giving the number of pounds per cubic foot and ton, and the space required for the storing of one ton of 2000 pounds of any given article, but the calculations and extensions are so arranged that, when the weight of an article is known, its cubical contents may be ascertained without measuring, and vice versa. Showing also what any given article of merchandise will weigh as compared to its measurement.

TRUNKS.

The dimensions and weights of common trunks, empty, are given, showing all facts necessary to be known in connection with transportation.

STONE, EARTH, AND COAL.

Tables including all kinds of marble, granite, sandstone, and coal, affording a convenient and correct basis from which to calculate the weight, from measurement, when facilities are not convenient for weighing.

METALS AND MINERALS.

The specific gravity and pounds per cubic foot, and number of cubic feet in one ton weight of all metals in common use, and also nearly all minerals known to the metallurgist.

LIQUIDS.

Tables are extended in like manner as those of general merchandise, with the exception that the number of pounds per gallon is given, with rule for calculating the number of gallons contained in a cask, tierce, or other receptacle of liquids, and therefrom determining the weight.

SUNDRY ARTICLES.

Such as cannot be classified under one general head, i. e., Fat, Tallow, Ice, Indigo, etc. They are considered both as to their weight and measure

ment.

TENSILE STRENGTH.

Giving the number of pounds necessary to tear asunder one square inch of all kinds of cast and wrought iron, steel, and copper.

LIVE STOCK.

Showing the average weight and the number of the different kinds of live stock that may be loaded in an average size stock car 30 feet in length, giving the number of cubic feet occupied by each head, etc.

PRODUCE.

The legal weights per bushel of grain and fruit, as found in the different States and Canada, are computed in such a manner that when considered in connection with rules given, will be found accurate in ascertaining the weight when handled in bulk.

Tables are complete in giving pounds per 1000 feet, board measure, and pounds per cubic foot, whether green, partly seasoned, or fully seasoned, and, in connection with the tables showing the cubical contents of logs and round timber, affords an easy means of determining the weight of a log of any species or dimensions.

ROUND TIMBER AND LOGS.

In connection with the tables giving the cubical contents of Round Timber and Logs, mentioned in the above paragraph, rules are given to reduce round timber to square timber, and how to determine the loss in weight in squaring a log, and also to reduce round timber to inch board measure, and to determine the loss in pounds by so doing.

CORD WOOD, TAN BARK, SHINGLES, LATHS, ETC.

Giving the number of pounds per cord of 128 cubic feet of cord wood, tan bark, etc., and also the number of pounds per 1000 shingles and laths, with number of cubic feet required to store one ton of 2000 pounds.

SHRINKAGE-WOOD AND TIMBER.

Table showing the weight per cubic foot of green timber, round and square, and also after seasoning one and two years.

VEHICLES.

Aside from the weights and measurements of vehicles enumerated in the tables of general merchandise, the approximate weights and measurements are given of the various kinds known to the trade. For convenient reference the descriptions of all kinds of vehicles are briefly given.

FREIGHT, PASSENGERS, AND BAGGAGE.

Rules governing same,-defining the business of the Freight Department, -duty of consignors in relation to shipping receipts, enumerating goods not received,—articles for which transportation companies hold themselves free from loss,-when shipments are made at "Owner's Risk," the penalty for not entering the words on the shipping receipt,-articles on which a "Release" is required must be executed in writing, as prescribed by carrier,-goods must be packed according to the provisions of the classification in order to obtain the rate given,-how certain articles must be packed,-illegality of rates named on property misrepresented,-goods consigned to a second party, how obtained,-small consignments, how treated,-conditions when prepayment is required,-trunks containing wearing apparel and personal effects must be boxed,-cars, how furnished,-what constitutes a carload,-defining what constitutes a carload within the meaning of the classification,-when less than 20,000 pounds may take carload rate,-charges made on freight in bulk,-rules governing the shipment of live stock,-perishable articles, when use of a stove is required, privilege granted,-when preservatives are required, charges made in excess prescribed by carrier,-responsibility of carrier when goods are delivered into company's warehouse,-when storage is charged,

marked capacity, -no advance charges are made on the cost or value of property,-right to take damaged property on payment of invoice price,emigrant movables not articles for speculation,—when goods become the property of consignee,-right to transfer en route,-when special rates are quoted, freight department must be notified if accepted,-freight to be paid before delivery,-meaning of too large to load in box car,-claims, how presented.

PASSENGERS.

Ticket rates, by whom fixed,--privileges of unlimited first-class tickets, limited first-class tickets, and second-class tickets,-ages of children when half fare and free tickets are issued,-duty of conductor when tickets are issued "not transferable,"—when tickets that have not been used are redeemable, -stop-over checks must be had when holder's ticket allows it,-the result of lost ticket,-when passenger should pay conductor's claim.

BAGGAGE.

Number of pounds allowed free in the United States and England,weight when baggage is not checked,-duties of baggagemen,-precaution in having name marked on trunk.

RAILWAY SIGNAL CODE.

Whistles and hand signals,-colored flag and lantern signals,-torpedoes. (The code here referred to has been superseded by the adoption of a new code by many roads having a considerable mileage, and which is referred to in order in this summary.)

FREIGHT EQUIPMENT.

Tables showing the various sizes of the different kinds of cars in use on all railways having a gauge of 4 feet 81⁄2 inches, 4 feet 834 inches, and 4 feet 9 inches. These tables show the capacity of cars in pounds or cubic feet. The measured capacity of flat cars is computed 1 foot above platforms, and a rule is given to determine their cubic capacity any number of feet above I foot.

MILEAGE OF FREIGHT CARS.

Common consent has established rates for the use of freight cars when transferred from one road to another.

TRADE MARKS.

Trade marks adopted by sundry railway companies are illustrated in colors, protection of same by Act of Congress,-time allowed to run before renewal is necessary.

READY FREIGHT CALCULATOR-POUNDS.

Tables are so computed and arranged that the answer in dollars and cents is at once shown on any number of pounds, and at any given rate per 100 pounds, or per ton.

Tables relating to coins, giving their legal weight, fineness, and the number of grains of pure metal (gold or silver) contained in the coins of different denominations of the United States, England, France, Germany, South American Republics, and Japan. The United States standard value of 1 ounce

of gold 1000 fine is also given, enabling any one to calculate the value of gold coins, bars, or ingots, of any fineness. Illustrations of many of the above coins are given.

STERLING EXCHANGE.

Showing the value of 1 shilling and I penny at the various fluctuations of 1 pound sterling,-pounds sterling reduced to Custom House standard, at the rate fixed by the United States Revised Statutes. Table shows the value in United States currency from 1 shilling to £10,000 at the valuation fixed as above.

FRANC, ETC.

Table shows the value in United States currency of 1 franc of France, Switzerland, and Belgium, lire of Italy, drachma of Greece, and peseta of Spain; and, also, the value in United States coin from 1 franc, lire, drachma, and peseta to 2000 francs, lire, etc., based upon the valuation established by Revised Statutes.

MARK.

Mark of Germany reduced to Custom House standard, showing the value in United States currency from 1 to 2000 marks.

CROWN OF DENMARK, NORWAY AND SWEDEN.

Table showing the value in United States currency from 1 to 2000

crowns.

THE METRIC SYSTEM.

Showing its adoption for the purposes of commerce by France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Holland, Belgium, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Greece, Brazil, Great Britain, United States, and a majority of the South American Republics,-tables of length, capacity, and weight as authorized by United States Revised Statutes,-table giving the value in avoirdupois pounds from 1 kilo to 1000 kilos or kilograms.

FOREIGN WEIGHTS.

Foreign weights, length, measures of capacity (both liquid and dry) reduced to United States values.

INFORMATION FOR IMPORTERS.

Dutiable and non-dutiable merchandise into and through the United States, -when in bond without appraisement, and when in bond with appraisement,-when goods may be forwarded to destination,-manner of consignment,-bills of lading necessary,-invoices on dutiable goods, of value not under $100, must be accompanied by consular invoice,-table of long ton weight.

Computed on the basis of 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 days per month, at any given number of dollars per month.

MISCELLANEOUS TABLES.

Measures of Capacity,-Shipping Admeasurement,-Capacity of Barrels,— Comparative Measures of Capacity,-United States Lumber Tables,- Dry Measure,-Long Measure,-Circular Measure,-Surveyors' Measure,-Square Measure, Time Measure,- Coth Measure,-Shipping Measure,-Nautical Measure, Troy Weight,-Avoirdupois Weight,- Apothecaries' Weight,— Liquid or Wine Measure.

IRON.

Articles of,-weight per foot of flat, square, and round bar iron, and rules for finding weight of same,-cut spikes, average number per poundweight of angle irons per foot of various sizes,-boat, railroad, and ship spikes, number per pound, and number per 100 pounds of ship and hook spikes,-nails, clinch, finishing, and cut, number per pound of various sizes— tacks, number per pound, all sizes,--weight of sheet and plate iron per square foot,-weight per sheet of Russia iron,-yards of iron wire per bundle,— strength and weight per fathom of chain and chain cables, and weight per foot of coil chains,-weight of wire per 100 feet,-average weight of springs. and axles, and axles per set,-thickness and weight of boiler iron,-boiler rivets, weight per 100,-weight and strength of wire rope,-weight and dimensions of lap-welded boiler flues,-weight and dimensions of wrought pipe for gas and steam,-number of nuts and washers per 100 pounds, standard sizes.

STEEL, COPPER, AND LEAD.

Weight per foot of round, square, and octagon bar steel-copper bell rivets and burrs, number in one pound,-weight per foot of lead pipe,-weight per foot of round bar copper and brass,-size and weight per sheet of sheet copper.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Glass in brackets, number of pounds,-weight per square yard of sheet rubber packing,-number of lights of glass per box of 50 feet, all sizes, size and weight of rope.

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SUNDRY RULES.

Wine and Beer Measure, rule for computing-to find the number of bushels of grain in a car,- to measure corn in crib,- to find length of belting, to find the weight of grindstones,-to find circumference of a circle, to find diameter of a circle,-to find area of a circle,-to find cubic contents of a cylinder,-to find contents of round tanks,—capacity in gallons of wells and cisterns,-number of pounds per roll and yard of various kinds of bagging.

ORIGIN OF RAILWAYS.

When first operated in England,-date of the laying of the first rail in the United States by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,-number of miles in operation in 1830, and at the expiration of every decade up to 1890.