THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP ASSOCIATION. CLASSIFICATION OF FREIGHT FOR THE USE OF ALL LINES BETWEEN EASTERN AND WESTERN POINTS, AND SOUTHERN POINTS. TAKING EFFECT OCTOBER 15, 1889. Applies to the Railroads of South Carolina, except as otherwise classified in South Carolina Commission's Exception Sheet No. 2. THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP ASSOCIATION. OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER, ATLANTA, GA., June 17th, 1889. DEAR SIR: This Classification is published for the use of all lines (both Eastern and Western,) and will take effect at shipping points, October 15, 1889. Special rates on various articles, issued from this office, are not affected by this publication. Changes in ratings and rules, and all shipping rules and notes, should be carefully noted. Special attention is directed to Note 7, in reference to released rates; also to Note 8, concerning carload rates; and particularly to the fact that the minimum weight of a carload is 24,000 pounds in all cases, unless otherwise specified. Special attention is also directed to Note 10. (New.) Copies of this Classification will be furnished upon application to this office. Very respectfully, THOS. H. CARTER, Attest: Commissioner. CHAS. A. SINDALL, Secretary. NOTICE TO AGENTS AND BILLING CLERKS. In all cases where limitation of value is expressed in the Classification, it must be written out or stamped in full upon bills of lading, and shipper must be required to accept in writing the limitations expressed. Agents must respect this rule and require acceptance by the shipper. Particular attention should be given to the proper classification and weight of all shipments. Delivering agents must assess at correct class and weight all shipments improperly classed or underbilled in weight. In connection with items of doubtful expression, shipping or receiving clerks should consult, if possible, with some superior officer. If that is impracticable, shipments should be assessed at the highest class, as claims for overcharge, if any, can be promptly made and collected. The shipment of beef and other fresh meats and poultry, released, is allowed at rate of Class B in mixed carloads or in straight carloads, of each, or in carloads partly of fresh meats, and the remainder of bacon, or other articles in Class B. The minimum weight of carloads to be charged for is 24,000 pounds. Should the weight exceed 24,000 pounds, the excess must be charged for at the same rate per hundred pounds. Broom corn and broom handles may be shipped in mixed or straight carloads of 20,000 pounds at Sixth Class rates. It is ruled that on shipments of mixed freight in one package, the package shall be charged for at the rate for the highest-classed article contained therein. In issuing bills of lading for shipments of meat, said bills of lading must specify that cost of icing, or re-icing, said shipments is not included in the rates charged. CLASSIFICATION. Adopted by Convention of the Southern Railway and Steamship Association, held in Atlanta, Ga., November 26th to 28th, 1878, for the use of all lines between Eastern and Western points, and points South, with revisions to date, taking effect October 15, 1889. THOS. H. CARTER, ATLANTA, GA., June 17th, 1889. Commissioner. EXPLANATION OF CHARACTERS. 1 stands for First Class. 2 stands for Second Class. 3 stands for Third Class. 4 stands for Fourth Class. 5 stands for Fifth Class. 6 stands for Sixth Class. 1 stands for 1 Times First Class. D1 stands for Double First Class. 3T1 stands for Three Times First Class. 4T) stands for Four Times First A, B, C, D, E, F, and H stand for S. stands for Special. L. C. L. stands for Less than Car C. L. stands for Car Load. N. O. S. stands for Not Otherwise Articles not enumerated will be classed with similar or analogous articles. SHIPPING RULES. RULE A.—All goods will be charged local rates, unless shipped on through bills of lading. RULE B.-No single shipment, however small, will be taken for less than the class rate for one hundred pounds, nor for less than 25 cents, should the class rate for one hundred pounds be lower. RULE C.-Ton weight is 2,000 pounds. RULE D.-The right to change any of the rates, classes or conditions, is reserved. RULE E.-The letter "S," opposite an article, indicates that it is special. In all cases where a rate is not given in the tariff on special articles, such articles are subject to special contract, to be made by agreement between the lines in interest. RULE F.-Lumber, coal, lime, brick, stone, and all articles for which estimated weights are given in the Classification (except live stock, ale, and beer, and empty ale and beer packages, L. C. L.), will be taken at actual weight when the weight can be ascertained; but when the weight cannot be ascertained, will be billed at estimated weights. It is the duty, however, of receiving and delivering agents to weigh all such shipments, if possible, and assess at actual weight. RULE G.-When any article is too bulky to put in a box car, it is subject to special contract. On articles so long as to require two cars for loading, not less than the minimum weight of two carloads be charged. ESTIMATED WEIGHTS. To be used only when actual weights cannot be ascertained. White pine or poplar lumber, seasoned.....Per 1,000 ft. 3,000 lbs. ،، 4,000 lbs. car loaded to depth of fifty inches ........ Per car, 24,000 lbs. NOTES REFERRED TO IN CLASSIFICATION. The attention of Agents is particularly called to Notes 7, 9, and 10. NOTE 1. Vehicles designed for transportation at carrier's risk must be properly protected by sufficient covering or packing, from all liabilities to injury from fire, weather, chafing or other causes. NOTE 2. Special arrangements, not in violation of agreed rates, must be made before shipping heavy machinery and castings, engines, boilers, agricultural implements, and other articles of a bulky nature, and all other articles weighing over 2,000 pounds, for which the following prices may be charged for handling, in addition to regular tariff rates: Under 2,000 pounds, no charge for extra handling. 2,000 pounds, and under 3,000 pounds.........$3.00 for extra handling. 5.00 for extra handling. 3,000 4,000 pounds... 5,000 66 6,000 7,000 66 66 66 ..... 6,000 pounds......... 8.00 for extra handling. 7,000 pounds.......10.00 for extra handling. over, special contract must be made. NOTE 3. All packages offered for shipment must be plainly marked with ink. NOTE 4. It is understood that where consignees or their agents sign receipts for freights, "in good order and condition," that this clear receipt releases the line from all claims for concealed loss or damage. It is the duty of consignees or their agents, in receiving freights, before signing the freight receipts, to examine the packages, and where they are not in good order and condition, to so write on the freight receipt before signing. Their failure to do so releases the line from claims for concealed loss. NOTE 5. Shipments by sea lines of CAMPHENE, CHIMOGENE, BURNING FLUID, KEROSENE, NAPHTHA, ACIDS, SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE, PETROLEUM, GUNPOWDER and all other explosives, and LIME, will only be taken at owner's risk by sail (or at steamer's option,) and thence by rail through. NOTE 6. Special arrangements, not in violation of agreed rates, must be made for shipments of hay or straw, and empty barrels, by steamships, as steamers receive at their option. NOTE 7. SHIPPER'S RELEASE. Shippers desiring to have the benefit of released rates, shall endorse on bills of lading, or original shipping receipts upon which the property is to be forwarded, the words, over their own or their agent's signature, "Shipped at Owner's Risk," or shall file an Annual or General Release, and this endorsement, or said Annual or General Release, shall be made only by the shippers or their agents, and shall constitute a perfect release to the transportation companies. NOTE 8. CARLOAD RATES.-In all cases in which the Classification provides a rate per hundred pounds per ton or per barrel, giving to carload shipments lower rates than apply to less than carload ship |