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TARIFF E.

Governing the following perishables, when carried by Express Companies:

DRESSED POULTRY, FRESH FISH, FRESH MEAT AND SAUSAGES.

Rates per One Hundred Pounds, and Graduated Rates for Packages weighing less than One Hundred Pounds on above articles.

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RULES.

RULE 1.

The above tariffs are maximum rates, and will apply to all Express Companies doing business within the State of Georgia, and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the said Express Companies as far as said rules are applicable to the business done within the State of Georgia, and are not in conflict with the rules adopted by the Commission governing Express Companies.

RULE 2.

All charges on freights weighing more than five pounds and passing over two or more railroads under the same management and control, by lease, ownership or otherwise, shall be based on continuous mileage, but when said shipments pass over two or more roads not under the same management and control, by lease, ownership or otherwise, 30 per cent. may be added to the Express Standard Tariff, based on continuous mileage. When said shipments are handled by two or more express companies, each company may charge its local less ten per cent.

Packages weighing five pounds and under shall not be charged more than 25 cents by one company for any distance within this State, but when such packages are handled by two or more companies, each company may charge 25 cents less 20 per cent.

RULE 3.

The Express Companies are directed to have published and posted at all their offices in the State of Georgia the said classifications, rates and rules, with such explanations as are necessary for a full understanding of the same.

RULE 4.

Graduated rates apply to matter weighing less than one hundred pounds.

RULE 5.

Two or more packages weighing each 10 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 10 pounds each shipped as in the foregoing section, may be aggregated, provided they are estimated and charged for as weighing 10 pounds each. Actual weight only must be entered on the way-bill. If articles of different classes are aggregated, the charge may be made at the rate applying to the highest class.

RULE 6.

Valuation Charges.-When the value of any merchandise shipment (C. O. D. or otherwise) exceeds $50.00, the following additional charge may be made on value: (Charge for value whether insured or not.) When merchandise rate is $100 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 $100.00 value, or fraction thereof. These rates apply only to packages or shipments of merchandise. jewelry and valuable papers.

RULE 7.

If C. O. D. matter is refused, or cannot be delivered, the shipper must be immediatly notified, and if not disposed of within thirty days after such notice, it may be returned, subject to charge both ways.

RULE 8.

Gunpowder, Dynamite, Kerosene, Benzine, Naphtha, Gasoline, Matches and all other explosive or dangerous inflammable oils, acids or materials may not be received for transportation.

RULE 9.

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.

RULE 10.

No Express office where Express business is done in this State shall be discontinued or abolished without first obtaining the consent of the Commission upon application duly filed by said company, wherein shall be stated the reasons therefor.

RULE 11.

When ice is used for preservation of shipments of commodities in Tariff E, including oysters in shell, deduct Twenty-five per cent. (25) from the gross weight.

CLASSIFICATION OF PERISHABLES, GENERAL SPECIALS, ETC.

Carried at Less than Merchandise Rates, and as Prescribed in

Hides, green,

Peaches,

Pears,

Peas,

Pine Apples,

Plums,

Pomegranates,

Potatoes,

Radishes,

Rabbits, dead,

Skins, undressed of any kind.
Soda Water,

Cantaloupe, in crates or bbls. Honey, in comb & strained, Squashes (in crates),

Carrots,

well packed,

Ice Cream,

Lard,
Lemons,

Lettuce (gross weight),
Lobsters,

Mineral Water,

Okra,

Oleo Butter and Oil,

Oranges,

Oysters, canned,

(Not including deviled or Oysters, in shell,

(See Scale of weights.)
Parsnips,

EXPLANATION OF ABOVE TABLES.-To find rate per one hundred pounds. EXAMPLE. Find the distance for forty miles, or any distance between 21 and 40, on the left side of the Table of Merchandise Rates, and the column on the right, under the head of "cents," gives the correct rate-40 cents.

To find the rate on packages less than 100 pounds. Look under the head of "packages less than 100 pounds, and find the weight of package on which rate is wanted, and run your finger along to the right until you get under the number of "miles" wanted, at the top of the table, and where the two cross you will find the rate. For exampleWanted the rate on a package weighing between 41 and 50 pounds for 60 miles. Find weight of package "over 40 and not over 50 pounds," under head of "packages less than 100 pounds, and run your finger to the right until it comes to the column under the "60 miles," and it will give the rate wanted-35 cents.

EXTRA RATE-CHARGES.-On matter subject to half 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 26 pounds, rated at double rate, and the rate to destination is $1.00 (E) per 100 pounds, the charge for 20 or 25 pounds is 50 cents, double this $1.00-is the proper amount.

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CLASSIFICATION OF MERCHANDISE EXPLANATORY NOTES.

A means that the article is governed by Tariff A.

A means that the article is governed by one-half of Tariff A.
Double A means that the article is governed by two times Tariff A.
3 times A means that the article is governed by three times Tariff A.
4 times A means that the article is governed by four times Tariff A.
8 times A means that the article is governed by eight times Tariff A.

Scale of Weights for Oysters Packed in Cans.

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In order to secure uniformity in weights and charges on shipments of Oysters packed in cans, the following scale of weights must be strictly adhered to in all cases. ering as well as Receiving Offices will see that no deviation is made from it.

To arrive at the proper weight of BOXES or CASES, when number of Cans packed differs from the number of Cans given above, add two and one-half pounds for each Can in excess to the next lowest number given on the list, and charge at the hundred pound rate.

Shippers must mark the EXACT number of CANS contained in each case.

THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL RATES ARE TO BE USED ONLY ON THE CONDITIONS NAMED BELOW, WITHIN THE STATE.

SECTION "A."-Advertising Matter, consisting of Printed, Engraved or Photographed Advertisements, on paper or cardboard (not under glass), and Almanacs, Signs or Cards without glass, in frames or racks, may be charged at the Merchandise rate per one hundred pounds, for actual weight, charges to be prepaid or guaranteed, and no charge to be less than 25 cents.

NOTE. The rates on advertising matter given herein will be applied only on matter distributed gratuitously for advertising purposes, and must not be applied on any package containing articles that are sold to the consignee. Any article of merchandise packed with advertising matter will subject the shipment to the regular graduate at merchandise rate.

SECTION "B."-The following matter may be charged for at the Merchandise rate per one hundred pounds, for actual weight, charges to be prepaid or guaranteed: Auxiliary Newspapers, Patent insides, and other appliances used in place thereof, including Reading Matter, Plates, minimum, twenty-five cents.

Packages of clothing shipped to or by laundries, minimum,twenty-five cents. Catalogues and Prices Current, with prices extended, to and from dealers and their traveling salesmen, value lim ted to $10.00, minimum, twenty-five cents.