The thirty-sixth annual report of the Railroad Commission of Georgia, 1908

THIRTYSIXTH
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
RAILROAD COMMISSION
of GEORGIA
1908
THIRTYSIXTH
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
RAILROAD COMMISSION
of GEORGIA
1908
THIRTYSIXTH REPORT
OF THE
RAILROAD COMMISSION
GEORGIA
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PRINTED BY FOOTE ft DAVIES CO ATLANTA
S G McLENDON Chairman
H WARNER HILL
O B STEVENS Commissioners
GEORGE HILLYER
CHAS MURPHEY CANDLER J
GEO F MONTGOMERY Rate Expert CAMPBELL WALLACE Secretary JAMES K HINES Special Attorney
REPORT
Office of the Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga May 1st 1909
To His Excellency Hoke Smith Governor
Sir In obedience to the requirements of the Law the Railroad Commission of Georgia begs herewith to submit its 36th annual report
The various subjects handled by the Commission since its last report are not covered in this letter of transmission but are treated elsewhere herein under appropriate headings proper reference to all of which are made under the subject and general indexes
This plan of reporting the work of the Commission during the period stated is adopted rather than in presenting same in narrative form as heretofore for the purpose of providing a more convenient reference to the various subjects Some of the subjects treated are Stocks and Bonds Tracks and other InspecA tions Claims PassengerTrain Accommodations Complaints against Electric Light and Electric Railway Companies Depots and Sidetracks HydroElectrii cal Power Companies Transportation of Explosives Water Courses in Georgia The Opinions of the Special Attorney to the Commission Railroads incorporated since August 22nd 1907 and others All of the rules classifications classified lists of railroads as relate both to the passenger and freight rates railroad distance tables and all other regulations and as well table showing the financial operations of railroads for the fiscal year ending June 30th 1908 and other tables are all set out in this report and as stated reference to each subject can easily be had under the index in back of the book
INCREASE IN INTERSTATE RATES
During the early summer of 1908 by concerted action of all of the railroiad companies concerned a formal notice was promulgated for a general increase in freight rates effective August 1st of that year on classes B C D and F amounting to 3 cents per hundred pounds on meats 2 cents per hundred pounds on grain and 2 cents per hundred pounds on flour from Ohio and Mississippi river crossings to southeastern points These increases being on the necessities of life the burden and enhanced price would necessarily fall upon the consumer
This Comniission after thorough investigation reached the conclusion that this increase was excessive and unreasonable and ought not to be allowed but it being a matter of interstate commerce the only remedy was to carry the question by appeal before the Interstate Commerce Commission Accordingly
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this Commission on August 27th 1908 ordered that the Special Attorney of the Commission Judge Jas K Hines prepare and present such appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission as provided by the laws of this State and as is set forth in the act of December 18th 1890 The Attorneygeneral Judge John C Hart was requested to act with Judge Hines in presenting and prosecuting said appeal This duty was promptly and ably discharged
Elaborate hearings have been had thereon in Atlanta before members of the Interstate Commerce Commission and later in Washington D C before that body itself No decision has yet been rendered but the Counsel managing the case have a good hope of success
There were certain other cases involving similar or cognate questions heard at the same time or during the same period and the decisions when rendered are expected to be far reaching in their effect upon the rate situation in southern territory and they are looked for with deep interest by shippers and carriers as well as the public
RECOMMENDATIONS
Stock and Bond Issues
In our last annual report we suggested that the Legislature define the basis of capitalization of Corporations Stock and Bond issues of which the Commission is called upon to approve The Legislature thus far has not seen fit to do so and hence the Commission is left to exercise its own discretion in such matters until such time as the Legislature may lay down a rule for its guidance which we deem important The Legislatures of some of the States have provided by statute the maximum amount of stock and bonds to be issued above which the Commission may not go in allowing what is known as a bonus or promoters risk
When a railroad is to be built for instance and the estimate actual cost of construction arid equipment is 1000000 and the promoters ask the Commission for an issue of 1500000 of stocks and bonds to cover the cost of construction and equipment as well as the risk to be assumed by them how much of the above amount shall the Commission allow Undoubtedly few if any promoters of railroads would undertake the construction and equipment of same without some margin for profit and the various risks assumed But how much bonus if any should the Commission allow for this purpose This is the question the Commission would like for the Legislature to answer by appropriate legislation for its guidance and direction The Commission would as far as it justly and equitably can encourage the building of new railroads within the State but on the other hand feels that it must safeguard against overcapitalization and watered stocks and bonds
In the absence of legislative direction the Commission will be compelled to exercise its best judgment and discretion in such matters as in the past keeping in view the great responsibility and vast interests involved
Sale of Unclaimed Shipments
The law authorizing sales of lost and unclaimed freights and regulating such
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sales as found in Section 2303 of the Code of 1895 provides for notice intended of course for the benefit of the owner by advertisement in some appropriate newspaper but for no other notice Such advertisements often include a very long and confused list of articles and are rarely read or scanned by the general public In this way the owner of property to be sold often fails to get notice of such sale
It happens not infrequently that some knowledge exists that with proper diligence could be made use of to reach the actual owner of the goods or party at interest by sending special notice through the mails For want of such notice serious damage sometimes happens to the owner as often there is nothing to indicate the nature or value of the contents of boxeg or packages thus sold and they are oftentimes sold for a trifle
We recommend that this law be amended so as to require that in cases of of all such sales wherever there be shown on the box or package in question any tag or label or mark indicating the owner and his residence or where such owner and residence is in any manner known it shall be the duty of the carrier to mail notice of the time and place of such sale to such owner at least two weeks before the sale occurs
Respectfully submitted
S G McLendon Chairman
H Wakneb Hill O B Stevens
Geobge Hillyeb
Chas Mubphey Candleb
Commissioners
Campbell Wallace Secretary

CIRCULARS
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
S G McLendon Chairman H W Hill O B Stevens Fuller E Callaway George Hillyer Commissioners
George F Montgomery Secretary
Atlanta Ga July 15 1908
CIRCULAR NO 339
Freight and Passenger Tariffs of Savannah Augusta and Northern Railway
Company
The Savannah Augusta Northern Railway is hereby placed in Freight and Passenger Classes D or the Commissioners Classified Lists of Railroads and is allowed to charge for the transportation of freight and passengers no more than the rates prescribed for said classes
Freight Tariff of Ocilla Pinebloom and Valdosta Railway Company
The Ocilla Pinebloom and Valdosta Railway is hereby placed in Freight Class D of the Commissioners Classified List of Railroads and is allowed to charge for the transportation of freight no more than the rates prescribed for said Class
Classification
The following changes in and additions to the Commissioners Classification of Freight are hereby made
Cooking Oil See Lard
Lard viz C R O R
Cooking Oil products of cottonseed oil or cocoanut oil
In glass or stoneware packed 1
In tin cans packed or in iron or steel barrels or drums or
in wood B
Fullers Earth Same as Clay
Grease N O S in buckets tubs kits or kegs L C L 3
Grease N O S in boxes barrels or casks 6
Oil Tank Wagons See vehicles
Vehicles viz
Oil Tank Wagons S U L C L min wt 4000 lbs D1
Same tongues wheels poles or shafts detached L C L 2
Same C L min wt 20000 lbs 5
Sieves Tin nested packed in boxes 2
Sieves Wire boxed or crated 2
Vinegar in glass Same as Beer Ale and Porter in glass
This Circular shall be effective on and after July 25 1908 and repeals everything in conflict
By Order of the Board
S G McLendon Chairman
Geo F Montgomery Secretary
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RAILROAD COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
S G McLendon Chairman H W Hill O B Stevens Fueler E Callaway George Hillyer Commissioners
Geo F Montgomery Secretary
Atlanta Ga July 29 1908
CIRCULAR NO 340
RATES EOR COMPRESSING COTTON
On and after August 30 1908 the rates for compressing cotton by compress corporations or associations and persons or companies owning leasing or operating the same subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Georgia shall be as follows
6 band cotton 7 cents per 100 lbs
8 band cotton 8 cents per 100 lbs
By Order of the Board
S G McLendon Chairman
Geo F Montgomery Secretary
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
S G McLendon Chairman H W Hill O B Stevens Fuller E Callaway George Hillyer Commissioners
Geo F Montgomery Secretary
Atlanta Ga November 23 1908
CIRCULAR NO 341
PASSENGER RULES j
Passenger Rule No 5 is hereby amended to read as follows
Rule 5
If such baggage is not checked within twentyfour hours after being so received such companies are authorized to charge twentyfive cents for storage of same for each separate twentyfour hours or fraction thereof after the expiration of said twentyfour hours Sundays and legal holidays excepted
The following rule is hereby adopted as Passenger Rule No 13
Rule 13
All passenger trains operated in this State shall at all stations where such trains stop either upon flag or regular schedule be brought to a standstill with such relation to the waitingroom of the station building or other passenger facilities at said station as will render egress from and ingress to said trains most practicable and convenient for the passengers without reference to the convenient handling of baggage or other freight
The following rule is hereby adopted as Passenger rule No 14
Rule 14
No person shall be permitted to board a train or enter a car in which passengers ride in this State with a loaded gun and all breech loading guns shall be unbreached on boarding such train or entering such car
Conductors of railway trains are authorized to see to the enforcement of this rule and failure on the part of any passenger to comply with the terms hereof shall be cause for ejecting such passenger from the train
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Classification
The following changes in and additions to the Commissioners Classification of Freight are hereby made
This Circular shall become effective on and after December 3rd 1908 and repeals everything in conflict
By order of the Board
The navigable rivers in Georgia are an important factor in our transportation progress The South Carolina Railroad at the time of its completion in 1833 the longest railroad in the world was originally constructed to attract business Irom the Savannah River to Charleston in competition with the City of Savannah From Augusta to Charleston by water via Savannah was 610 miles There were numbers of steamboats plying between Charleston and Augusta and by the construction of the South Carolina Railroad the distance was reduced to 136 miles The Railroad therefore had to compete with the River and its first tariffs were framed in the language of river transportations
Water competition has had always an influence in all rate constructions east of the Mississippi Our inland water ways under a comprehensive system of flood storage and other methods of improvement ought to become more valuable to the State in the future than they have ever been
There are now plying on the Savannah River ten steamboats on the Chattahoochee six on the Altamaha and its tributaries five on the Ocmulgee and Oconee two and on the Flint four steamboats
For the purpose of inviting the attention of the people to this important subject the following is quoted from the report of the United States Geological Suryey for the year 1908
C R I OR
Baskets Cotton Pickers Split Nested
Barrels Iron or Steel empty
Bottles Empty packed
Cotton Samples
Omit under Food Preparations in rating reading In bags or boxes
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5 the words or boxes Salt Brick Plain in boxes L C L
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Same C L
Salt Brick Medicated in boxes L C L
Same C L
Salt in sacks or barrels L C L
Salt in sacks or barrels C L
Flour in sacks other than paper 10 lbs per sack and over
Same less than 10 lbs per sack Flour in paper not packed not taken
INLAND WATER TRANSPORTATION IN GEORGIA

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SAVANNAH RIVER
The Savannah River is navigable from its mouth up to Petersburg a distance of 48 miles above the city of Augusta That part of the river above Augusta is not well adapted to open navigation because of its steep slope whilethat part below Augusta has all the possibilities of a valuable highway The river as a whole presents one of the best cases to demonstrate that the conservation of water and its proper manipulation may under certain conditions be far more effectual in maintaining navigable depths than any of the measures that have been included in the method of channel adjustment Here is a river which during the greater part of the year is navigable for steamboats drawing from 4 to 5 feet of water but which during lowwater seasons is marked by shoals in its upper portion with lowwater depth of not more than 3 feet The improvement of this river as outlined in the Report of the Chief of Engineers U S Army for 1890 is to be accomplished by removing sand and gravel bars regulating portions of the river revetting banks and inclosing incipient cutoffs
In pursuance of this plan the United States has expended up to June 30 1905 the sum of 517643 of which 58935 was expended upon the river above Augusta The estimate of the cost for completion of the present project is 645045 The expenditures in the upper portion of the river have been suspended because the experience gained showed that a comprehensive plan for permanently improving this portion of the river would involve an expenditure of funds entirely out of proportion to the prospective commercial benefits Therefore navigation development in the Savannah River has been confined to that portion below the city of Augusta
It is of interest to determine the effect of the proposed system of reservoirs on the navigation possibilities in the Savannah River From topographic surveys already made 14 reservoir sites have been selected the total capacity of which equals the runoff from 1670 square miles of drainage area which is equivalent to 23 per cent of the entire drainage area above Augusta The facts concerning these reservoir sites are given in Table 9
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Table 9Selected reservoir sites in the Savannah River basin
Streaip and Location Catch ment area Mean annual runoff per square mile Flow avail able Capacity of reser voir Capacity of reservoir in catchment area Height of dam Area of flow line
Square Cubic ft Cubic ft 1000000 Square
Miles per sec per sec cu ft miles Feel Acres
Keowee River Pickens Co S C 270 345 930 25130 230 150 11240
Little River Oconee Co S C 90 345 310 8480 80 100 5820
Twelvemile Creek Pickens Co
S c 160 345 550 2210 20 50 3030
Twentythree Mile Creek Ander
son Co S C 150 345 520 15370 140 70 6620
Conneross Creek Oconee Co S C 80 345 280 1700 20 50 2330
Tugaloo River Southwest Oconee
Co S C 260 345 900 11870 110 100 8140
Chattooga River West Oconee
Co S C 120 345 410 9470 90 150 3310
Do 190 345 660 15920 140 150 4690
Tallulah River Rahun Co Ga 130 435 570 2440 20 90 1860
South Fork River Oglethorpe
Co Ga 260 189 490 1940 30 50 2660
Broad River Madison Co Ga 440 189 830 28590 440 98 17850
Hudson River Banks Co Ga 180 189 340 4680 80 50 6420
Beaver Dam Creek East of Elher
ton Ga 110 189 210 7030 110 98 3960
Rocky River near Lowndesville
SC 240 189 450 9680 160 100 6580
Assuming that these reservoirs have been constructed and that they have been
filled with flood waters which in the present unrestrained state do so great damage along the Savannah what will be the effect in the cross section of the river at Augusta if the water is allowed to escape during the lowwater season The long series of records obtained by the United States Geological Survey at Augusta makes the determination of this point extremely simple The results are embodied in Table 10 which shows the periods during which increased depth could be maintained at Augusta
Table 10Savannah River
Duration of flow
Increase of stage Flow required Reservoirs full Reservoirs three fourths full Reservoirs onehalf full
Feet Cubic feet per sec Days Days Days
1 690 2260 1700 1130
2 1770 920 690 460
3 3130 520 390 260
4 4650 850 263 175
5 6270 260 195 130
6 7990 204 153 102
7 9810 166 124 83
8 11730 139 104 70
9 13750 118 89 59
The facts indicated in Table 10 are the most remarkable yet presented The amount of water that may be stored in these reservoirs is sufficient to maintain
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an added depth of 9 feet at the Augusta cross section for a period of one hundred and eighteen days which is equivalent to an assumed lowwater season of four months Even if the reservoirs were only onehalf full at the beginning of the lowwater season there would still be an amount of water sufficient to add an additional 5feet to the river for a period of one hundred and thirty days The reservoir capacity set forth in Table 10 is probably greater than it would be necessary or economical to build It is not the function of this paper to determine upon the proper capacity for development On the contrary the aim is to show only a part of the possibilities of water conservation Neither in the case of the Savannah nor any other river discussed in this paper have the examinations been sufficiently extensive to give air the possibilities Having discovered and verified a sufficient number for the purposes in view the search has been discontinued It should be remembered also that these possibilities are not confined in their application to the benefits to navigation but extend to the prevention of floods to the increase of water power and to all the other useful purposes to which water is put
The Savannah River is an important stream commercially During the year 1904 seven steamers were engaged in river traffic making 300 round trips between Savannah and Augusta and carrying 61353 tons of freight There were also received at Savannah from this river in small boats qnd lighters 107000 bushels of rice valued at 82600 and timber valued at 330000 But the stretch between Savannah and Augusta would become a far more important artery of commerce than it is if a good navigable depth could at all times be assured
ALTAMAHA RIVER
Navigation on the Altamaha River and its tributaries covers 480 miles 131 miles from the mouth to the junction of the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers 147 miles up the Oconee to Milledgeville and 202 miles up the Ocmulgee to Macon The Oconee at ordinary stages is navigable only to a point about 25 miles above Dublin Ga or a distance of 104 miles from the cdnfluence while the Ocmulgee during recent years has not been navigable except at high water above Hawkinsville a distance of 133 miles from the confluence
Navigation on the Altamaha consists largely of the rafting of lumber During 1904 109000000 feet valued at 1350000 passed down the river The majority of this timber came from the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers though about 49000000 feet originated on the Altamaha There were also 4500 tons of freight valued at 200000
The present project of the Government for the improvement of the Altamaha River provides for the establishment of a channel 3 feet deep at summer lowwater to be accomplished by removing shoals and sand bars building deflecting dikes and inclosing incipient cutoffs The amount expended on the work under the present project was up to June 30 1905 74362 of which 9000 was for maintenance This added to the amount previously expended gives a total of 144139 The estimated cost of the completion of the project is 259000
OconeeOn the Oconee River the present Government project provides for the establishment of a navigable channel 3 feet deep at ordinary summer lowwater from Milledgeville to the mouth at a cost estimated at 171000 The amount expended on this project to June 30 1905 was 153808 In 1904 the amount of
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freight was 32160 tons valued at 443225 In addition to this 60000000 feet of lumber were rafted down the stream In spite of all expenditures the summer lowwater depth is about 2 feet between the forks and a point 25 miles above Dublin and 1 y2 feet between this point and Milledgeville The river occasionally falls below this stage and frequently rises to 20 feet above it
Consideration will here be given only to the main stream and the Oconee because the surveys made under the Appalachian National Forest project do not include the headwaters of the Ocmulgee in which region there are many good reservoir sites which if developed would probably have as great beneficial effects on the main stream as those now to be discussed on the Oconee Table 11 shows the reservoir sites which have been selected in the Oconee drainage basin
Table HSelected reservoir sites in the Oconee River Basin
Stream and Location Catch ment area Mean annual runoff per square mile Flow avail able Capacity of reser voir Capacity of reservoir in catchment area Height of dam Area of flow line
Square Cubic ft Cubic ft 1000000 Square
miles pet sec per sec cubic ft miles Feet Acres
Oconee River Jackson Co Ga 170 118 200 8260 170 74 6870
Middle and Mulberry Forks Jack
son Co Ga 340 118 400 13520 340 98 6290
The two enormous reservoir sites set forth in Table 11 will conserve thet mean annual discharge from 510 square miles of drainage area and the totial storage capacity will be 21780000000 cubic feet The Geological Survey has for many years maintained a station on the Oconee River at Dublin The discharge of water from these reservoirs at different rates and under different conditions and the effects upon the river stage at that point are given in Table
Table 12Oconee River
Increase of stage Flow required Duration of Flow
Reservoirs full Reservoirs three fourths full Reservoirs onehalf full
Feet 1 2 3 4 5 Cubic feet per sec 475 1130 1840 2610 3510 Days 460 194 119 84 62 Days 346 145 89 63 47 Days 230 97 60 42 31
CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
On the Chattahoochee River conditions are similar to those along other coastal streams which have been considered The difficulties are lack of navigable depth at lowwater seasons of the year in spite of the expenditure of large
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sums of money by tbe Government No increased depth has been gained and each season has brought in greater quantities of sand filling the original river bed and gradually changing its regimen It is the endeavor to maintain a 4foot draft at ordinary low water but during some seasons a scant 3 feet cau be carried It is apparent then that the greatest need along the Chattahoochee is extra depth Sufficient water can be stored in upland reservoirs to provide this There are many good reservoir sites in the Chattahoochee basin but of these four are especially recommended Their locations and characteristics appear in Table 13
Table 13Selected reservoir sites in the Chattahoochee River Basin
Stream and Location Catch ment area Mean annual runoff per square mile Flow avail able Capacity of reservoir Capacity of reservoir in catchment area Height of dam Area of flow line
Chattahoochee River North of Square miles Cubic ft per sec Cabicft per sec 1000000 cubic ft Square miles Feet Acres
Gainesville Ga Chestatee River Northwest of 350 234 820 24360 320 140 11110
Gainesville Ga Chestatee River East of Dahlo 140 234 330 10640 140 100 7300
nega Ga Chattahoochee River East of 150 234 350 3300 40 100 2260
White County Ga 110 234 260 5520 70 100 3790
The mean annual flow from 570 square miles can be entirely retained in these reservoirs This amounts to x17 per cent of the entire drainage area above West Point The effect of the discharge of water from these reservoirs during lowwater seasons has been measured along the section of the river at West Point where a gauging station is maintained by the United States Geological Survey It should be noted that the West Point station is in a steep portion of the stream and that the increase of stage here with a given quantity of water is not as great as it would be along the flat navigable part of the river below Columbus Ga Table 14 contains figures concerning the increase of stage at West Point
Table 14Chattahoochee River
Duration of Flow
Increase of stage Flow required Reservoirs full Reservoirs three fourths full Reservoirs onehalf full
Feet Cubicfeet per sec Days Days Days
1 1150 430 324 215
2 2800 177 133 88
3 5050 98 74 49
4 8054 62 46 31
JThla maD illustrates the splendid system ot interior navigation of the United States
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EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER DANGEROUS ARTICLES
On May 28 1908 Congress passed an Act requiring that within ninety days the Interstate Commerce Commission should formulate regulations for the safe transportation of explosives which Act provided that said regulations should be binding upon all common carriers engaged in interstate commerce which transport explosives by land
The importance of this subject may be judged from the fact that foi any violation of the regulations promulgated by the Interstate Commerce Commission the offender was to be fined not exceeding 2000 or imprisoned not exceeding 18 months or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court
Investigating this subject the commission recently called on Col B W Bunn Chief Inspector of The Bureau for Safe Transportation of Explosives and other Dangerous Articles for information upon the subject In reply to the commissions inquiry Col Dunn under date of March 4 1909 furnished the commission with the following statement Summary of statistics relating to accident inhandling explosives and inflammables compiled by the Bureau of Explosives The compilation is necessarily incomplete The bureau has had an active organization only since June 10 1907 and the figures include the year 1908
In Transportation Use or Storage
Killed Injured Known Property Loss
282 315 346508505
In Manufacture
Killed Injured Known Property Loss
272 152 40660900
During the year 1908 the bureau inspected 5603 railroad stations at which explosives are handled 1008 stations handling inflammables and 1540 storage mazagines It has condemned as unsafe for shipment and prevented the transportation by rail of 4852 boxes of high explosives amounting in all to 242600 pounds
When the capacity of one pound of high explosives to kill and injure is considered the above figures will serve to illustrate to some extent what has been accomplished by the bureau under the organization of Col Dunn
In obedience to the Act of Congress of May 28th the Interstate Commerce Commission promulgated on the first day of July 1908 regulations for the transportation of explosives Thse regulations apply
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of course only to interstate commerce and impose duties upon shippers and carriers and the Act of Congress imposes penalties upon shippers and carriers who violate these regulations
Appreciating the great importance of this subject the railways of the country have organized the bureau for the safe transportation of explosives
In an address before the National Association of Railway Commissioners in October 1908 Col Dunn discussing efforts of the railway companies in this respect said
Whenever it could be demonstrated that safety to life and property was involved they have not hesitated to assume large financial and other burdens To systematize and direct the education of all concerned and to promote a uniform enforcement of the regulations the railroads are expending an increasing amount now about 80000 per annum to maintain a Bureau of Explosives and this amount is negligible when compared with the average of 500 to 1000 expended fior special preparation and special treatment of each of the 600 to 700 cars started daily in the United States with lading composed in whole or in part of explosives
The total of this expense approximates two millions of dollars pei annum and it has been voluntarily met without insisting as yet that the general public bear its share of the burden
In a similar way the large manufacturers of explosives have increased their costs An increase in the thickness of lumber of the dynamite box from to inch increased the packing expenses of the largest shippers of dynamite over 250000 per annum and while this is the principal one it is not the only item
I feel free to invite attention to these matters as I am a disinterested party only temporarily connected with the work
This matter will be more thoroughly understood when it is stated that Col Dunn of the U S Army was detailed for the purpose of as sisting in the education of the shippers and carriers upon this subject
A recital of the details of a single accident will show the hazard to life and property in the transportation of explosives The following is a brief history of an accident at Harrisburg Pa on May 11 1905
Train 2188 of the Pennsylvania Railroad was flagged on account of switching engine in advance stopping to drop off ten cars The engine of 2188 was leaking badly which prevented engineer from seeing
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flag until within a short distance of the switching train The application of the air brake caused one of the cars to be thrown on the west bound passenger track A passenger train was passing at this time and ran into the wreckage The engine of the passenger train was upset the baggage car and day coach derailed and the sleepers remained on track About three minutes afterwards there was a low rumbling noise almost immediately followed by a violent explosion then a second explosion not quite so violent and then a series of smaller ones from small quantities of powder and gas tanks of the Pullman cars Freight train was made up of 68 cars and the passenger train of one baggage car one day Coach and six sleepers
The car that was wrecked was followed by a car containing 400 boxes 50 pounds each total 20000 of Judson powder a lowgrade explosiye of not over 8 per cent nitroglycerine Car was properly inspected and cards reading Explosives handle carefully were placed on each side and both ends It is believed explosion was caused by fire which was started by sparks produced by friction or coal from the engine of passenger train As a result of this explosion twenty persons were killed and a large number injured The property loss wTas about 500000
In the State of Georgia the law upon this subject is found in Sections 2291 and 2292 of the Code It has been recommended that there shall be uniform legislation in all the States on this subject the purpose of which will be to carry into effect the regulations promulgated by the Interstate Commerce Commission
The following form of legislative enactment has been recommended to all the States upon this subject
Ax Act to Pbomote the Safe Teanspobtation of Explosives and Othee Dangebous Articles and to Peovide Penalties foe its Violation
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same
Section 1 That it shall be unlawful to transport carry or convey anydynamite gunpowder or other explosives between any place within the State of Georgia or any vessel car or vehicle of any description operated by a common carrier which vessel car or vehicle is carrying passengers for hire Provided that it shall be lawful to transport on any such vessel car or vehicle small arms ammunition in any quantity and such fuses torpedoes rockets or other signal devices as may be

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essential to promote safety in operation and properly packed and marked samples for laboratory examination not exceeding a net weight of onehalf pound each and not exceeding twenty samples at one time in a single vessel car or vehicle but such samples shall not be carried in that part of a vessel car or vehicle wjiich is intended for the transportation of passengers for hire and provided further that nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the transportation of military or naval forces with their accompanying munitions of war on passenger equipment vessels cars or vehicles
Sec 2 That the regulations formulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission pursuant to Section 2 of an Act of Congress Public Ho 174 approved May 30 1906 shall be binding upon all common carriers engaged in interstate commerce within the State of Georgia which transport explosives by land
Sec 3 That it shall be unlawful to transport carry or convey liquid nitroglycerine fulminate in bulk in dry condition or other like explosives between any places within the State of Georgia on any vessel car or vehicle of anydescription operated by a common carrier in the transportation of passengers or articles of commerce by land or water
Sec 4 Every package containing explosives or other dangerous articles when presented to a common carrier for shipment shall have plainly marked on the outside thereof the contents thereof and it shall be unlawful for any person partnership or corporation to deliver for transportation to any common carrier engaged in commerce by land or water or to cause to be delivered or to carry any explosive or other dangerous article under any false or deceptive marking description invoice shipping order or other declaration or without informing the agent of such carrier of the true character thereof at or before the time such delivery is made
Sec 5 Any person partnership or corporation who knowingly violates or causes to be violated any of the foregoing provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished for each offense by a fine not exceeding 2000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court
Sec 6 This Act shall take effect at once and all Acts and parts of Acts in conflict therewith are hereby repealed
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HYDROELECTRIC POWER IN GEORGIA
All common carriers and all public service corporations in Georgia being subject to the jurisdiction of the commission it is a matter of public importance that the elements that enter into the cost and the value of properties devoted to the public service should be generally known Among the agencies now coming largely into public notice and public use is hydroelectric power There are at the present time 22073 miles of railway operated in Georgia by hydroelectric power
They are
Georgia Railway Electric Co166 miles
Atlanta Northern Railway Co 15 miles
Athens Electric Railway Co 7 miles
Columbus Railroad 2433 miles
Gainesville Electric Railway 8 miles
Total 22073 miles
In addition to the lines already in operation the following lines have been incorporated with the expectation of using hydroelectric power
They are
Atlanta Buford Gainesville Electric Company 58 miles
Atlanta Griffin and Macon Electric Company 95 miles
Atlanta Carolina Railway170 miles
Atlanta Stone Mountain Lithonia Ry Company 30 miles
Atlanta Northeastern Railway 40 miles
Fairburn Atlanta Railway and Electric Company 10 miles
Georgia Electric Railroad Company 4 miles
GeorgiaCarolina Railway Company 60 miles
Goose Creek Railway Powen Company 9 miles
Macon Americus Albany Electric Railway Company 100 miles
Middle Georgia Interurban Railway Company 70 miles
Quitman Valdosta Thomasville Electric Ry and Power Co 50 miles Tennessee Georgia Interurban Railway 25 miles
Total 72 mjdes
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A number of cities are now furnished electric power derived from our streams which is used for lighting and manufacturing Mr H von Schon for thirty years a specialist ip hydraulic engineering and who
has devoted the past twelve years to hydroelectric power installations says in a recent issue of the Engineering Magazine
It appears from latest statistics that the present output of developed waterpower is 2050000 horsepower and from data collected by the author the undeveloped waterpower of New England aggregates 600000 horsepower of the Southern States 4000000 horsepower of Northern and Northwestern States 1050000 horsepower of the Pacific Coast watershed 800000 horsepower a grand total of 10000000 horsepower
Mr von Schon gives the following definition
Waterpower is the expression of the dynamic energy of falling water the energy represented by the weight of its falling volume 80 per cent of which may be realized as mechanical and 70 per cent as electrical power It is in this latter form only that the future utility of waterpower need be consideredthe form in which it may serve the purpose of man at the most convenient point practically irrespective of distance from its prime source The measure of this resource is therefore the volume the flow or runoff and its fall
It is well known that Watt Boulton after observing the work of horses in the London breweries estimated onehorsepower as power ca pable of lifting 33000 pounds 1 foot in 1 minute Expressed in another form 15 cubic feet of water acting for one second with a head of one foot gives one horsepower of water Expressing horsepower m a coal equivalent it is estimated that one horsepower is equal to 15 tons of coal per annum In other words properly installed hydroelectric power at the cost of interest and maintenance will produce per horsepower the same amount of power that 15 tons of coal would produce
The United States Department of Agriculture in its Forest Service in January 1908 issued circular 144 under the title The Relation of the Southern Appalachian Mountains to the Development of WateiPower The following quotation is made from the circular
The following data are presented by the United States Geological Survey on the discharge of streams and water storage facilities of the Southern Appalachian region as relating to the production of waterpower The results are based on the data accumulated at the regular measurement stations maintained by the survey during the past seven years reinforced by special work carried on during the spring summer and fall of 1907 The schedules of waterpower are based on the mini
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mum indicated horsepower developed in the rivers under consideration In order to find this minimum horsepower the rivers were divided into sections of convenient length and of similar character and the mean drainage area for each section was determined The minimum flow per square mile for each section based on sevenyear records and auxiliary observation was then calculated and the indicated horsepower was deduced from the total slope of the channel
They will serve to show what the commercially profitable development is likely to be In this and other parts of the United States ex perience has shown that it pays to develop a waterpower up to the minimumthat can be furnished during the four highwater months of the year and to depend upon stream power during the lowwater season to make up the deficiency To make the present estimate conservative the limit of time has been extended to six months and estimates are based upon that period
Large allowances have been made in all the factors involved in the waterpower consideration In all calculation of waterpower only 90 per cent of the observed fall is used and the indicated energy produced by the falling water is reduced to 80 per cent It is believed that all the estimates can be used with safety and in actual practice it will probably be found that in nearly every case the power available for development is considerably greater than that indicated
The data referred to are given in the following tables so far as the same relate to Georgia streams
Savannah River
Savannah River is formed by the junction of the Seneca and Tugaloo Rivers at Andersonville S C 245 miles above the mouth or 100 miles above Augusta Ga Tugaloo River is in turn formed by the junction of the Tallulah and the Chattooga 48 miles above the junction of the Tugaloo and Seneca In this paper the discussion of waterpower on the Savannah River is confined to the part of the drainage area lying above Augusta The drainage area of Savannah River above this point is 7300 square miles
That part of the Savannah River lying between Augusta Ga and the mouth of Seneca River 100 miles long has been divided into 5 sections for the purpose of considering indicated power as shown in Table 19
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Table 19Indicated horsepower developed by Savannah River between Augusta Ga and Seneca River
Mean drainage area Minimum discharge Q u hi o R 3 g JO Q tn JO 03 44 cJ O P g H h M 43 Horsepower available from storage during a period of
Section of river Length Minimum di during 6 hig months Q 3 0 S P to m P 05 o JO a 0 J 3 Minimum hor during 6 hig months 12 months 6 months 3 months
Savannah River From Augusta Ga to head of dam Miles 7 Sg miles 7000 Sec ft 4200 Sec ft 6300 Feet 40 15500 23200 18200 36400 72800
From head of dam to Little River S C 36 5800 3770 5660 95 32700 49000 43000 86000 172000
From Little River S C to Broad River 16 4700 3290 4940 21 6190 9270 9300 18600 37200
From Broad River to Seaboard Air Line bridge 12 2800 2240 3360 81 16500 24700 28000 56000 112000
From Seaboard Air Line bridge to Seneca River 35 2220 2000 3000 121 22000 32900 35500 71000 142000
Total 92890 139070 134000 268000 536000
Tugaloo River
In Tugaloo River there is a section between the mouth of the river and Madison 33 miles in length along which there is a fall of 135 feet The mean drainage area is 790 square miles and the minimum flow 790 cubic feet per second which would produce a minimum indicated horsepower of 8730 or a minimum for the 6 highest months of 13100 This would be increased by storage to 14000 horsepower if distributed evenly over one year or to 28000 if utilized during a lowwater season of six months The next section between Madison S C and the mouth of Tallulah River is 15 miles long with a total fall of 114 feet The mean drainage area is 530 square miles which produces a minimum runoff of 689 cubic feet per second This will afford a minimum indicated horsepower of 6430 or a minimum for the 6 highest months of 9630 The increase from storage facilities would be 8240 if distributed over twelve months or 16480 for a six months period The greatest fall is in the upper portion of this section In the 8 miles from the junction of Tallulah and Chattooga Rivers down to Big John Creek there is a total fall of 104 feet

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Chattooga River
Chattooga River is 39 miles long from its confluence with the Tallulah to the head of West Fork The indicated horsepower developed and the facts relating thereto are shown in Table 20
Table 20Indicated horsepower developed by Chattooga River between its confluence with the Tallulah and West Forlc
ci V M 3 aj to G m A Qi U t0 g A 3 3 8 A ll Sa Horsepower available from storage during a period of
Section of river Length a 3 ii 0 d 5 8 VH 1 S p f a S Minimum dii during 6 hig months o a a o u a A fl P 1 5 Minimum hot during 6 hig months 12 months 6 months 3 m nths
Chattooga River From Tallulah River to Stekoa Creek Miles 5 miles 265 Sec ft 400 Sec ft 600 Feet 266 9630 14400 Subm erged
from Stekoa Creek to Clayton Station 3 210 315 472 105 3020 4520 5320 10640 21280
From Clayton Station to W a r w o m an Creek is 189 285 428 a 288 7460 11200 1500 3000 6000
From War woman Creek to West Fork 8 125 188 282 69 1190 1780 Subm erged
Total 21300 31900 6820 13640 27280
a Fall reduced to about 83 feet by proposed reservoirs
As Table 20 shows the course of Chattooga River is steep and it is probable that in the actual economical development of the power available all the fall could be utilized In other words the indicated horsepower represents the actual minimum available
Tributaries of Chattooga RiverNorth Fork from its mouth to its head is 8 miles long and has a total fall of 1000 feet Considering 440 feet of this fall as available for development there would be produced 3360 minimum horsepower West Fork also is 8 miles long from its mouth to its head There is a mean head of 300 feet which with a discharge of 93 cubic feet per second would produce a minimum of 2540 horsepower Several good opportunities for small power installation are afforded by Toccoa and Brasstown creeks and Chauga River tributaries of Tugaloo River Stekoa Creek from its junction with Chattooga River to its head a distance of 9 miles has a total fall of 900 feet and a mean head of 500 feet which will produce an indicated minimum horsepower of 2640 or a minimum for the 6 highest months of 3960
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Warwoman Creek atributary of Chattooga River is 7 miles long and has a total fall of 600 feet and a mean head of 305 which will produce a minimum horsepower of 1750 with a minimum for the 6 highest months of 2620
Tallulah River
Tallulah River from head to mouth is about 44 miles long Along the lower 35 miles there is a total fall of 716 feet of which probably 90 per cent could be utilized In other words the indicated horsepower for this 35 miles is the same as the power actually available for economic development The facts are given in Table 21
Table 21Indicated horsepower developed by Tallulah River
OS D a Cl3 tuo fl M o CD U b CD u 5 aJ fl I 03 at K o ft g s 3 O s A Horsepower available from storage during a period of
Section of river fl t 3 ri c a 5 t4 c a oJ a 3 g 3 8 Minimum di during 6 big months O a 0 o u CD ft 05 o fl 3 s 1 3 Minimum hr during 6 hig months 12 months 6 months 3 months
Tallulah River From mouth to foot of Tallulah Falls Miles 25 Sg miles 192 Sec ft 259 Sec ft 388 Feet a229 5380 8070 760 1520 3040
From foot of Tallulah Falls to head of Falls 1 191 260 390 365 8640 13000 2950 5900 11800
From bridge at headof Falls to 2 miles above Falls 2 188 257 386 130 3050 5380 1060 2120 4240
Prom 2 miles above falls to Peisim mon Creek 29 133 186 279 b280 4730 7100 800 1600 3200
From Persimmon Creek to head 10 c61 85 128 d330 2550 3820 None None None
Total 24350 37370 5570 11140 0 22280
a Fall reduced to 104 feet by proposed upper Chattooga reservoir c Total area
b Fall reduced to 110 feet by Tallulah reservoir d Mean head
Chattahoochee River
Consideration of power in the Chattahoochee basin is confined to that part of the drainage area above Columbus Ga at which point the river has a drainage area of 4900 square miles The distance to the head of the river is 263 miles
The facts concerning indicated horsepower in the various sections from Columbus to Santee Greek are set forth in Table 23
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Table 23Indicated horsepower developed by Chattahoochee River between Columbus and Santee Creek
Section of river Length Mean drainage area Minimum discharge Minimum discharge during 6 highwater months 90 per cent total fall Minimum horsepower Minimum horsepower during 6 highwater months Horsepower available from storage during a period of
12 months 6 months 1 3 months
Chattaho ochee
River
From Columbus Miles Sq miles Sec ft Sec ft Feet
to West Point 35 4100 2100 3360 325 62000 99000 44600 89200 178400
From West
Point to Frank
lin 38 1800 2880 68 11100 17700 9300 18600 37200
From Franklin
to Oakdale 65 1500 2400 101 13800 22000 13800 27600 55200
From Oakdale
to Roswell 17 1450 1280 2050 101 11700 18700 13800 27600 55200
From R oswell
to Noreross 13 1200 1100 1760 28 2790 4460 3800 7600 15200
From Noreross
to Chestatee
River 27 1040 1040 1 660 63 5960 9540 8650 17300 34600
From Chestatee
River to Soque
River 40 450 540 864 al68 8260 13200 2950 5900 11800
From Soque
River to Leaf
Station 3 152 228 365 71 1480 2360 1220 2440 4880
From Leaf Sta
tion to Santee
Creek 10 130 195 292 84 1480 2230 1440 2880 5760
Total 118570 189190 99560 199120 398240
a Fall reduced to 65feet by proposed Gainesville reservoir
TributariesThe Chestatee River an important tributary of the Chattahoochee is 56 miles long and has a total drainage area of 320 square miles The lower 18 miles of the river have a fall of 120 feet and as the minimum discharge of the section is 336 cubic feet per second the indicated horsepower is 3300 and the minimum for the 6 highest months would be 4950 horsepower The increase from storage would be 1880 horsepower with full reservoir capacity distributed over six months although the fall would be reduced to 24 feetby the Chestatee reservoir The next 19 miles from the top of the dam at New Bridge has a fall of 145 feet which would develop an indicated horsepower of 2840 Another important tributary of the Chattahoochee is the Soque which in 6 miles has a fall of 116 feet and a minimum discharge of 197 cubic feet per second This will pro duce a minimum indicated horsepower of 1870 or a minimum for the 6 highest months of 2800
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Coosa River
The Alabama River a tributary of the Mobile River system is formed by the junction of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers a few miles above Montgomery Ala In this paper the consideration of power is confined to the Coosa River drainage area The Coosa River forks at Rome Ga and above this point the south branch is known as the Etowah and the north branch as the Oostanaula
Above Lock No 1 at Greensport the river extends 130 miles to Rome but the fall is only 55 feet and no waterpower is available
The Oostanaula River the northern affluent of the Coosa is formed at Resaca by the junction of the Coosawattee and the Connasauga This point is 43 miles above Rome Along this stretch there is a total fall of 50 feet which is a little more than 1 foot per mile and therefore the country is not well adapted for the development of power The Coosawattee from its mouth 22 miles up to Talking Rock has a fall of 62 feet The drainage area for the section is 680 square miles and the minimum discharge 476 cubic feet per second which will provide a minimum indicated horsepower of 2410 From Talking Rock up to the head of the river at Ellijay a distance of 23 miles there is a total fall of 582 feet The mean drainage area for the section is 300 square miles and the minimum flow is 345 cubic feet per second which will provide a minimum indicated horsepower of 16500 As the river along this section is a continuous shoal the entire fall is available for development Hence the figure given above can be easily realized in actual practice Cartecay River an important tributary of the Coosawattee has a fall of 390 feet in the 15 miles from the mouth up to Pumpkin Creek The mean discharge is 144 cubic feet per second the minimum indicated horsepower produced is therefore 4590 and the minimum for the 6 highest months is 6880
The Connasauga River the other affluent of the Oostanaula has a minimum indicated horsepower of 6650 distributed along the 32 miles of the river from Beaverdale to the head and along the Jack River a tributary of the Connasauga
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Etowah Rivee
We come now to the Etowah River the southern affluent of the Coosa The horsepowers developed by various sections of the river are shown in Table 26
Table 26Indicated horsepower developed by Etowah River
Mean drainage area Minimum discharge o u If Ja S 3 3 M f O ft 0D Minimum horsepower during 6 highwater months Horsepower available from storage during a period of
Section of river Length Minimum dl during 6 hig months Q 4 a g a ft p 05 0 a a 53 1 a 12 months 6 months 3 months
Etowah Biver From mouth to Euharlie Creek Miles 31 Sq miles 1720 Sec ft 913 Sec ft 1370 Feet 72 5970 8950 16000 32000 64000
From Euharlie Creek to Cartersville 15 1270 698 1050 36 2290 3430 8000 16000 32000
From Cartersville t o Owl Creek 10 1040 624 936 a84 4750 7130 14000 28000 56000
From Owl Creek to Little Biver 7 935 608 912 17 945 1420 s ubmerge d
From Little Biver to Amlcalola Biver 36 490 441 662 b225 9000 13500 1800 3600 720
From Amicalola Biver to Nimble will Creek 20 110 110 165 315 3150 4720 None None None
From Nimblewili Creek to Jones Creek 1 43 47 70 27 115 173 None None None
From Jones Creek to head 7 a23 25 38 d210 477 716 None None None
Total 26697 40039 39800 79600 159200
a Beduced to 70 feet by proposed Cartersville reservoir c Total area
b Beduced to 105 feet by proposed Dawson reservoir d Mean head
In order to ascertain as nearly as possible the exact hydroelectric power of Georgia the commission recently wrote to the Director of the United States Geological Survey asking for a statement upon the subject The Director very promptly and very kindly furnished the following
Water Power in Georgia
DRAINAGE Available Horsepower Developed Power
Assumed
Minimum Maximum Develop ent No Wheels Horse Power
Savannah 228000 341000 243 43281
Ogeechee 4300 10000 85 1840
Altamaha 57600 94000 491 43536
Appalachicola 204000 325000 777 62898
Alabama 103000 156000 495 9769
Tennessee 38500 63600 153 2296
Minor Atlantic 3000 6000 15 183
Minor Gulf 3000 5000 30 433
Suwanee a a 29 962
Total 641400 1001300 2282 165198
a Included in Minor Gulf
NOTEThe available horsepower is based on wheels of 90 per cent efficiency
It is of course understood that the Appalachicola Alabama and Tennessee rivers in this statement means the tributaries of those streams in the State of Georgia The Chattahoochee and Flint for instance in the above computation are tributaries of the Appalachicola
For a more detailed statement of the hydroelectric power of these rivers the commission is indebted to State Geologist S W McCallie He has kindly furnished the following data locating power in Georgia
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Indicated HorsePower of the Appalachicoxa River Drainage
Basin
Minimum
Section of river Minimum horsepower during six
horsepower highwater
months
Chattahoochee River
From Columbus to Santee Creek Flint River 118570 189190
From Albany to head of Flat Shoals Ichawaynochaway Creek 45774 75950
From mouth to 2620 4710
Muckalee River including Kinchafoonee Creek
From mouth to 4580 7360
Big Potato Creek
From mouth to 1800 3240
Sweetwater Creek
From mouth to head of Austel Shoals 442 1100
Total 173786 281550

Indicated HorsePower of the Tennessee River Drainage Basin
Section of river Minimum horsepower Minimum horsepower during six highwater months
Chickamauga River
From mouth to near head 368 736
West Chickamauga Creek
From mouth to near head 425 835
N Chickamauga Creek
From mouth to near head 1330 2650
Oconee River and tributaries 22536 44072
Hiwassee River and tributaries 3650 6720
Nottely River 5586 10320
Total 33895 65333
Indicated HorsePower of the Ogeechee River Drainage Basin
Section of river Minimum horsepower Minimum horsepower during six highwater months
Ogeechee River
At Millen 3110 7770
Cannouchee River
At Groveland 785 1960
Total 3895 9730
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Indicated HorsePower of the Altamaha River Drainage Basin
Section of river Minimum horsepower Minimum horsepower during six highwater months
Oconee River From Milledgeville to junction of Middle and North rivers 17480 2748 3350 213 1768 26510 4371 5360 340 2885
Middle Oconee River From mouth to head
North Oconee River From mouth to opposite Maysville From Mulberry Fork mouth to Mathis bridge Apalachee River From mouth to High Falls bridge
Ocmulgee River From Me eon to Yellow River 12640 21060
South River From Yellow River to Southern Ry bridge 2887 4910
Towaliga River 742 1464
Alcovy River From foot of Newton Factory Shoals to Dabney s 1031 2062
Yellow River 3179 6690
Ohoopee River 1050 2620
47088 78272

Attention is called to the enormous value of the undeveloped hydroelectric power in Georgia because its use is destined to play a most important part in the industrial and transportation life of the State in the future One million horsepower as shown in the above table would be equal in value to fifteen million tons of coal per annum
The accompanying map will show the various river basins in Georgia and an examination of it will suggest that there are possibly many places at which waterpower could be developed not indicated in the foregoing pages
All hydroelectric power must of course be developed on streams above the head of navigation because that which is necessary to the development of hydroelectric power namely fall is an insuperable barrier to the use of the stream for purposes of navigation
ALABAMA
TENNESSEE
NORTH CAROLINA
FLORIDA
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FARMERS LINE TELEPHONE SERVICE
Owing to the important value of telephones in the homes of the farmers in the state the Commission called upon the Southern Bell Telephone Telegraph Company for a report as to the extension of this service and as to its cost The Commission sees in the extension of what the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company calls its Farmers Line Service great value to farmers of the State and therefore presents herewith the report of the telephone company upon this subject
Atlanta Ga April 22nd 1909
In reply to yours of April 15th File No 8340
Hon S G McLendon Chairman
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir Replying to your request for information in regard to our farmer line service I take pleasure in giving you a statement of the history growth and cost of this service
Realizing the great value of telephone service to farmers the Southern BelL Telephone and Telegraph Company has studied carefully the question of affording service to them at prices which they could afford to pay
There are certain elements in the cost of furnishing service to rural communities which in the nature of the case can he supplied more cheaply by the subscribers than by the Company and the effort has been to furnish a service adapted thoroughly to the needs of dwellers in rural communities but stripped of every element which although essential in towns and cities is nonessential in the country and would tend to increase the cost beyond a point at which the farixlers could afford to take the service
iFo accomplish this it is necessary to arrange that the farmers should form themselves into small cooperative associations for the purpose of building owning and maintaining their instruments and usually their lines up to the city limits of the exchange at which point the Southern Bell Telephone and TeleT graph Company meets them with its lines and that from 6 to 15 stations should be connected with each line
Progress In this direction began early in 1905 but the formation of these associations proved at the beginning a considerable task and progress was very slow for the years 1905 1906 and 1907
At the end of 1907 we had connected with our system in the seven states in which wei operate but 1961 uch stations of which 929 were in the State of Georgia During 1906 the work of canvassing for this business done in earlier years bore better fruit and on March 31st 1909 there were connected 5731 sta tions or approximately three times as many as twelve months earlier and of these stations 2021 were in the State of Georgia At present new stations are being connected up at the rate of from six to eight hundred a month and we bid fair before long to furnish a comprehensive service of this class to all in position to avail themselves of it
Our methods of furnishing this service are adapted to the specific needs of those desiring it Where the farmers live not many miles from the exchange
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and where the rural community is sparsely settled the farmers build lines to the city or town limits at which point the company meets them with its lines and connects them with its switchboard For this service a minimum charge is made varying from 300 to 500 per month for each line being the equivalent of the rate charged for one business station within the town limits at the exchange in question If the nufnber of stations on such line is six and the rate for the line 300 per month the charge against each station for this service would then be 50c per month If the number of stations exceed six a charge for each additional station of onesixth of the minimum amount for the line is added In cases of farmers living upon available pole routes of this company already in existence if they do not desire to build their own line we will string metallic circuits upon our poles and lease the same to them at 1000 per circuit mile per annum which is just onehalf of the extra mileage rate charged regular city or town subscribers and this will be divided between all of the farmers using the circuits so strung and is in addition to the charges first mentioned If space is available on our poles and the farmers desire to furnish their own wire but do not care to build the pole line we offer this privilege at 400 per annum per mile of poles for each circuit
Where the number of prospective subscribers is such that they can operate to advantage a small exchange of their own the simple switchboard necessary is located at some convenient point usually a country store the farmers forming themselves into groups building their own lines into the exchanges thus started From this exchange to the telephone companys nearest exchange a circuit known as a trunk is run the farmers collectively building the same to the city limits and the telephone company meeting them there with its lines Since these trunks usually serve anywhere from 30 to 120 subscribers each through the medium of the farmers switchboard or central office instead of from 6 to 15 stations each when directly connected With our exchange the number of calls to be handled is much greater and an operator in our central office can handle only a very few of such lines and for these trunks connected in this manner a charge of from 600 to 1200 per month is made the same being only double the amount charged for one subscriber located in the town and from this you will see that where over 100 farmers lines connect with their own central office and through this connect with our nearest exchange by one trunk the charge for which we will say is 1000 per month all it will cost the farmers for connection with our nearest exchange is 10c per month per subscriber Of course if their calls are very numerous and they want a second trunk and the number does not exceed 100 it would then cost them 20c per month You will thus see that as a general proposition the farmers will pay only from 10c to 50c per month and in a very few cases from 50c to 100 per month for connection with our nearest exchange in addition to what they furnish and maintain themselves
The third class of subscribers is composed of those who do not live near any of our exchanges but who do live near one of our toll stations We have somewhat over 4000 of these toll stations in the seven states in which we operate approximately 900 of them being in Georgia In such cases the farmers build and maintain their lines into the premises of the man who acts as our toll
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agent where they are connected through a switchboard with each other and with our toll lines when they desire to talk to people living in other towns and cities They make an arrangement with our toll agent usually paying him a small fee for switching connections between their lines and no payment is made to this company for such service the only payment to us being in case of communication through our toll lines to other points and in such cases the regular toll charges are made a part of which goes to the man acting as toll agent and who does the switching
Of course to the schedule of payments thus enumerated must be added the cost to the farmer of maintaining his instrument and lines which however is not paid to this company but apart from the slight amount of material necessary and the renewal of batteries which latter cost about 20c apiece nearly the entire cost is made up from his own time at periods when he would not otherwise be productively engaged and of the use of his own teams under like conditions
The investment required is not high The cost of the instrument or station equipment including all accessories necessary to putting the same into service varies from 1350 to 1500 per set depending upon the location of the customer The cost of the line per mile for material exclusive of poles which are usually cut by the farmers themselves is as follows
A grounded onewire line not more than 12 miles long about 500 per mile
Mettallic twowire line not more than 12 miles long about 1000 per mile
Grounded onewire line more than 12 miles long about 700 per mile
Metallic twowire line more than 12 miles long about 1400 per mile
With the low initial investment and with the exceedingly low annual cost of the service it will be seen that there is no reason that a farmer in very moderate circumstances located anywhfere within fifteen miles of one of our exchanges or toll lines should be without telephone service and it is our belief that within a few years not less than 40000 such stations will be connected within the State of Georgia alone
It should be thoroughly understood however that while the telephone instrument itself is as good as those furnished to the city subscribers the aerial construction provided by the farmers at the prices above mentioned is by no means standard telephone construction and would not Tie adapted for use for toll lines nor for urban service It is also true that because of this fact because of the large number of subscribers connected with a single line and because the farmers usually maintain their own lines for the sake of economy less efficiently than the telephone company maintains the lines owned by it the service received is not of the same class as that rendered directly by the Company to its exchange subscribers So far as what the company furnishes is concerned viz maintenance of the line to the city limits and the switching service at the companys exchange this is as good as that furnished to any class of subscribers It is that part of the business handled by the farmers themselves which renders the service they receive less efficient than standard urban service and in this they are wise for the service is fully adapted to their needs and an attempt on their part to bring up the elements furnished by them to the standard necessary for the telephone company in the cities would make the cost of the service to
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them prohibitive even though but a very small portion of such cost would in such event be paid to the telephone company
All that this means to the farmer can scarcely be foretold apart from the question of protection of the family during his absence there is the ability to get promptly the weather reports thereby enabling him to protect his crops in many instances from damage together with the ability to ascertain markets and avoid hauling his products to market when quotations do not justify his selling together with a great increase of sociability and good cheer in rural life The Rural Uplift Commission appointed by President Roosevelt has much to say on this factor of our rural telephone service
When the cost of advertising and canvassing for this business is taken into consideration in connection with the cost of operating and maintaining that portion of the plant furnished by the Company this branch of service has not as yet proved selfsustaining It is however rapidly approximating that point and will shortly reach it but it has required a high conception on the part of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company of its duties as a public servant coupled with a strong belief that the value of this service was such as shortly to necessitate its use in sufficient proportions to be profitable to justify the initial expenditures necessary to place this opportunity before the dwellers in the country districts
In building thus for the future the Company feels that it is doing its part towards the development of the community which it serves as well as it hopes advancing its own ultimate proper interests
Yours respectfully
W T Gentby President
VALUATIONS OF RAILROADS
On April 20th 1908 under file No 7927 the Commission addressed the following letter to every Railroad Commission in the United States
Under the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia it is made the duty of the Railroad Commission of this State to investigate the valuation of corporations subject to its jurisdiction and we are writing you for the purpose of ascertaining to what extent if any your Commission has been engaged in this line of work If your Board has made any report upon this subject and same is in printed form please be good enough to furnish us with copies If investigation has been made but not printed please be good enough to give us a brief statement of the method employed by your Commission in doing this work
We would also like to know the expense incurred on this score if you can furnish that information
On June 13th 1908 the Commission wrote the following letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission
One page 157 of the 21st annual report of the Interstate Commerce Commission we find the following
It is also a matter of interest to note that some 15 States have provided for
a more or less complete valuation of railroad properties and that a number of these are now engaged in making such valuations etc
We would thank you very much if you would inform us what States have
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made and what States are now engaged in making valuations of railroad properties
On page 149 of the same report the Commissioners say Reference has been made in previous reports to the importance of a physical valuation of railway properties and again on page 150 the Commissioners say
From whatever point of view this question of valuation be regarded whether of reasonable capitalization of a reasonable schedule of rates of effective administration of the depreciation accounts or of the correct interpretation of the balance sheet one is forced to conclude that an authoritative valuation of railway property is the next important step in the development of governmental supervision over railway administration
The valuation referred to in the paragraphs quoted is manifestly not a valuation made or to be made for the purposes of assessing taxes In order that this Commission may keep abreast of what is going on we would be glad to learn the present status of this question of railway valuation for other than purposes of taxation and will thank you very much for any information you may give us
The Interstate Commerce Commission on June 24th replied to the above letter of this Commission as follows
Your letter of June 13th addressed to the Secretary of this Commission has been referred to me for reply and I have to advise you as follows
In the 19th Annual Report of the National Association of Railway Commissioners copy of which is enclosed under separate cover on page 122 in the column marked M you will find a list of States in which the Railroad Commission is authorized by law to make a valuation of the physical property of the railroads
Since this table was compiled several states have passed laws of the character indicated notably Oklahoma and I think Ohio I have not the exact data by me at the moment to answer your question more in detail My impression is without consulting the statutes of each State that in no case mentioned in the table on page 122 is the valuation referred to to be made for the purposes of taxation but in each case for purposes of regulation
It is the purpose of this office at the very earliest possible moment to attempt a complete compilation and codification of the laws of the geveral States relating to the subject of railroad regulation and thereafter to keep both this Commission and the State Commissions posted in regard to such matters
Expressing a desire to aid your Commission in every way possible I remain
Inasmuch as 38 legislatures were not in session in 1908 but did meet in the early part of 1909 the Commission on January 29th 1909 took up this question again and addressed the following letter to the Governor and also to the Railroad Commission of every State in the Union
Atlanta January 27th 1909
f File 7927
Dear Sir If you can do so conveniently will you please give me the total railroad mileage single track and second track separate the total sum charged to capital account of all the steam roads in your State and the average per mile of capitalization per mile of single track
Has there been any valuation of steam roads made in your State for purposes of rate making and if so what is the total valuation what is the average valuation per mile of single track and what did it cost the State to make this valuation and when was the same made What changes have been made in freight rates or passenger rates since such valuation and as a result of such valuation
What is the total assessed value of steam railroads in your State for purposes of taxation and what is the gross sum paid as State tax county tax city tax and school district tax
I realize that it may involve some labor and will therefore only ask you to answer such of the above questions as you can answer without too much labor Thanking you in advance for any information you may be able to give me I am5
The record of the Commission upon this subject is quite voluminous containing several hundred pages and it is therefore impracticable to make any extended reference herein to this report but said report can be readily examined by any one interested
The various Commissions and others to whom this office addressed letters of inquiry made prompt responses and advised what had been done as to valuations of railroads for purposes of taxation and rate making in their respective States Only five of the States have made or yet begun a valuation for the purpose of rate making while quite a number of them have made valuations for taxation
While this Commission has no funds for this purpose it has nevertheless endeavored to keep up with what is being done in those States which are doing such work and hence its investigations along this line
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STOCK AND BOND ISSUES
Elsewhere in this report will be found the rules prescribed by the Commission governing the application for authority to issue stock and bonds Under the statement of formal petitions and complaints file No 8134 will be found the petition of the Flint River Power Company for approval of stock and bond issues from which it will be observed that the Commission requires petitions of this kind to conform to its rules above referred to The petition of the Flint River Power Company and the order of the Commission issued therein are printed in full as information for power companies desiring to file applications for stock and bond issues Under file No 8593 the petition and order of the Commission in the matter of application of the Savannah Valley Railroad Company are printed in full as information for railroad companies desiring to file petitions of this kind These two applications are given as they more nearly approach the form desired by the Board setting out as they do quite fully information upon the several points upon which the Commission always investigates
Upon receipt of an application for approval of stocks and bonds the Commission issues a preliminary order prescribing notice which the applicant shall cause to be inserted in newspapers published in the cities serving the territory through which or at which the petitioning company will be engaged in business and setting petition down for formal hearing Notice of the date fixed by the Commission for the hearing is given all parties likely to be interested and full opportunity given them to present whatever facts they might desire the Commission to consider At the hearing the proper officials of the petitioning company are sworn and examination made by the Commission as to the details of
the purposes and necessities of the proposed issues
Investigation of all necessary books papers and other documents and other examinations are made as are necessary to furnish full information in the premises In every case where the desired issues are approved or whatever part thereof is approved the Commission in its order approving same requires the Company to report in detail within ninety days from date of order what disposition has been made of the stock and bonds allowed and if no disposition is made within that time such report is required every ninety days thereafter until disposition is made
Statement of Stock and Bond Issues and other Securities Approved by the Railroad Commission of Georgia Since August 22nd 1907
NAME OF CORPORATION
Rome Municipal Gas Company
Atlanta Telephone Telegraph Company
Wrightsville Tennille Railroad Company
Bibb Power Company
Fort Valley Telephone Company
Georgia Railroad Banking Company
Georgia Coast Piedmont Railroad Company
Florida Central Railroad Company
Brinson Railway
Oconee Electric Light Power Company
Atlanta Carolina Railway Company
Wofford Shoals Light Power Company
Oconee River Mills
Georgia Alabama Western Railroad
Georgia Southwestern Gulf Railroad Company
Bainbridge Northeastern Railroad Company
Flint River Power Company
Bainbridge Telephone Company
Central Georgia Power Company
Fitzgerald Ocilla Electric Railway
Monticello Telephone Company
Atlanta Northeastern Railroad Company
Elberton Southern Railway Company
Olarkesville Railway Company
ORome Railway Light Company
Columbus Automatic Telephone Company
Fitzgerald Ocilla Broxton Railroad Company
Amount of Amount of Date of
Bonds Approved Stock Approved Approval
8000000 June 25th 1908
100000000 Sept 30th 1907
25000000 Oct 18th 1907
15000000 Oct 17th 1907
1000000 Oct 23rd 1907
100000000 Nov 14th 1907
257000000 Oct 24th 1907
20000000 Oct 29th 1907
224000000 April 9th 1908
300000000 397995000 Mar 21st 1908
600000000 April 10th 1908
3000000 April fcSrd 1908
12000000 13500000 June 16th 1908
50000000 May 13th 1908
400000000 400000000 May 29th 1908
20000000 Aug 6th 1908
1000000000 1200000000 May 8th 1908
40000 00 Sept 24th 1908
300000000 2000000000 Mar 21st 1908
25000000 5000000 Jxy 24th 1908
600000 Aug 27th 1908
120000000 42000 00 Oct 2nd 1908
25000000 20000000 Dec 8th 1908
10000 00 Dec 17th 1908
75000000 Jan 21 st 1909
1498116 Time Notes 1000000 stock Mar 4th 1908
16008 00 Time Notes with interest Nov 1st 1907
CHARTERS GRANTED RAILROADS
Since August 22 1907 eighteen railroads have been granted charters by the Secretary of State representing a total capital of 271000000 and total mileage of 52150 miles as set out in the following statement
NAME
Abbeville Northwestern Railway
Amerlcus Railway Light Company
Atlanta Northeastern Railroad Company
Balnbridge Northeastern Railway
Buena Vista Northeastern Railway
Camilla Newton Railroad Company
Olarkesvllle Railway Company
Coweta Franklin Troupe Railroad Company
Fairburn Atlanta Railway fe Electric Co
Fitzgerald Ocilla Elec Ry Pr Company
Georgia Alabama Western Railroad
Goose Creek Railway Power Company
LaFayette Railroad
Middle Georgia Interurban Ry Company
Ocilla Southern Railroad Company
Savannah Valley Railroad Company
Sparks Western Railroad Company
Valdosta Moultrie Western Ry Company
Total 18 Lines
PRINCIPAL OFFICE CAPITAL LENGTH IN MILES
Abbeville Ga I 10000000 58
Amerlcus 25000000 4
Atlanta 5000000 40
Balnbridge 20000000 70
Buena Vista 20000000 17
Camilla 7500000 10
Olarkesvllle 1000000 15
Franklin 30000000 50
Fairburn 7500000 10
Fitzgerald 5000000 10
Atlanta 50000000 60
Jesup 25000000 7
LaFayette 5000000 4
Atlanta 20000000 70
Ocilla 15000000 30
Garnett 5000000 15
Sparks 10000000 25
Valdosta 10000000 40
271000000 52150
CLAIMS
By reference to the statement of formal complaints petitions etc appearing elsewhere in this report it will be noted that the Commission is called upon to handle claims of every description In many instances claimants have complained that their claims have been pending with the company complained against for months and not infrequently for one and two years and some times longer and that notwithstanding their repeated efforts to secure proper disposition the railway companies still refuse to dispose of them Oftentimes the Commission handles such claims and upon taking them up with the railway companies at interest satisfactory settlement is secured within a few days This is accounted for by reason of the fact that the Commission thoroughly considers the papers and points out to the company complained against whatever rights claimants have if their rights are plain the Commission presents them to the defendant company and points out plainly wherein and to what extent correction should be made if the contentions of the claimants are not well founded they are so advised and usually withdraw the claims
Less trouble is incurred in the satisfactory disposition of claims for overcharge than probably any other class of claims and this is due in a large measure to the fact that the extent of the liability of the defendant company is more easily ascertained in fact is fixed as there can be only one correct rate and the only requirement in such cases is to ascertain what the correct rate is covering the shipment out of which claim accrued When such claims are filed
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with the Commission the papers are thoroughly examined the correct rate determined and the amount of the overcharge if any ascertained and a full statement of all of the facts in the case plainly pointed out to the company against which claim is filed In cases of overcharge claims against railroad companies unless there is a difference between shippers and the railroad company as to the proper classification of the article shipped the correct rate is easily applied Where the proper charges are brought into question by reason of difference of opinion as to what class the goods shipped should be rated if the shipment is intrastate or local to the state of Georgia and therefore within its control the Commission specifies the proper classification or rating and notifies the railroad company as to the basis upon which claim should be settled If the claim grows out of an interstate shipment the Commission handles same with the railroad company in an informal way advising it as to its opinion in the matter and requesting disposition accordingly If the railroad companies refuse to carry out its suggestions in such cases the Commission informs claimants of its inability to further serve them but always informing them of its readiness to assist them in prosecuting their claim before the Interstate Commerce Commission if that Commission has jurisdiction in the matter and if not in serving them in any other way that claimants might suggest
Claims for loss are handled in the same manner that is notwithstanding a lack of authority to require such claims paid the Commission always makes a thorough investigation of this class of claims and takes the same upwith the companies complained against furnishing them with the result of its investigation and urging the companies to give preferred attention to same
The same is true as to claims for damage but this class of claims is probably the most difficult to satisfactorily handle Some of the difficulties incurred in handling such claims grow out of the differences between the claimant and the defendant company as to the extent of damage sustained the claims oftentimes are made account of concealed damage or damage which was not detected until the goods were unpacked and after delivery was made and the defendant company held receipt for delivery in good order Many claims for damage are filed for goods lost or broken in transit which were shipped under a released valuation claimants contending for full value of goods lost or damaged In such cases the railroads decline to admit of liability beyond the value specified in the billlading while the shippers contend that the damage complained of and for which claim was made was the result of carelessness and negligence on the part of the defendant company and for which shippers could not be required to give a release In addition to these questions there also arises from time to times differences as to the extent of damage due to the value of the goods at the time same were purchased and at the time they reached or should have reached destination claimants contending that the damage not only extended to the specific invoice value of the goods but also prevented them from obtaining the ben efit of an increased market price etc Thus it will be seen that claims of this characters are not always brought to a satisfactory conclusion but the Commission has nevertheless been instrumental in a large number of cases in bringing about settlements of damage claims which were satisfactory to all parties concerned I
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Claims for penalty demurrage the claims filed under the reciprocal demurrage rules of the Commission are filed in large numbers but the number of this class of claims has been much less during the last year than previously due in a very large measure to the fact that the railway companies have had during the time stated a larger supply of idle equipment and hence they could more readily supply the demands of the public in the way of empty cars and also in transporting shipments with less delay on account of their yards not being congested notice of arrival of freight at destination and placing of cars could be more readily accomplished and compliance with all rules of the Commission in this respect could be had as their office forces yard crews and their other various departments were not crowded as was the case in 1907 when so many claims were filed under the reciprocal demurrage rules of the Commission
When claims of this character are filed the same are carefully reviewed in this office and a detailed statement made as to the application of the rule in question If the claims are filed account delay in transportation the Commission estimates the time which the railroad company was allowed within which to complete the transportation and serves the defendant company with a notice to show cause why the amount due shippers under its rules should not be paid And if the claim is filed account delay in giving notice of arrival delay in placing delay in forwarding delay in furnishing cars or under some other rule the correct amount of penalty due if any is found to be due is determined by the Commission and the matter taken up with the company complained against See briefs of files No 8207 8355 8356 and other like cases under the subject of penalty demurrage claims reference to which can be had under the Subject Index
Various reasons are given by the railroad companies why they should not be required to pay different claims filed by shippers under the reciprocal demurrage rules of the Commision In some cases the railroads decline to admit of liability because shippers sustained no actual money damage by reason of the delay that the movement out of which claim accrued took place at a time when the yards of the railroad company were congested or during a strike of its employees or that an accident to the car in transit rendered necessary certain repairs before car could be forwarded or that the railroad company alleged to be at fault exercised all reasonable diligence in transportation of the shipment and delivered same as soon as practicable
The Commission has never recognized any of these reasons as sufficient to relieve the railroad companies of the penalties incurred by reason of failure to comply with its rules and with few exceptions each case of course being handled on its own merits has received as a sufficient excuse for delays only occasions which caused delays that were beyond the control of the transportation companies
Claims for refund of demurrage charges which claimants contend were improperly collected under the rules of the Commission are more eastfy disposed of as in such cases like claims for overcharge the Commission integrating its rule and applying same to the case in question and the railroad companies in nearly all instances promptly dispose of claims in line with the ruling of the Commission

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As examples of the way the Commission handles claims a few references are here given for the guidance of shippers who might have occasion to call upon the Commission for assistance in such cases
File No 8242On July 27th 1908 Lon Dickey Lumber Company Fitzgerald
Ga complained to the Commission that they had been endeavoring since Jan
uary 24th 1908 the date upon which claims were filed to secure settlement of eleven claims which they held against the Seaboard Air Line Railway for overcharge on shipments of crossties shipped from local stations on said line the eleven claims aggregating the sum of 7500 A detailed statement of the claims showing the railway company s claim reference or file numbers was furnished by claimants and the Commission promptly took same up with the railway company on July 29th 1908 On August 5th the railway company informed the Commission that papers covering the various claims referred to had been gotten together and all of them referred to the proper officials of said company for preferred attention On August 10th the Commission traced the railway company for information as to the status of these claims and urging prompt disposition and said company replied advising that eight of the claims had been vouchered and that the others were still being investigated and would be closed out as soon as possible
Claimants advised the Commission on January 21st 1909 that all of their claims had been satisfactorily adjusted
File No 8153 On June 9th 1908 Mr O Yon Beglenburg of Chattanooga
Tennessee advised the Commission that in December 1907 he had a piano to arrive over the Central of Georgia Railway at Atlanta Ga which was damaged to such an extent that same was worthless to him and that accordingly he had filed claim against said company in the amount of 19000 that being the wholesale price of the piano The Commission advised claimant that if he would send all papers covering this claim to this office same would have preferred attention and that the Commission would assist him in any way it could in securing settlement On Jue 20th claimant filed with the Commission all papers covering this claim and reduced the amount claimed from 19000 to 11000 as after investigation it was found that the piano could be repaired and made as good as new for that amount Amongst the papers were letters from the railway company declining to pay claimant more than 5250 that amount being in the opinion of the railway company sufficient to cover actual damages to the shipment
On June 22nd 1908 the Commission wrote the railway company the following letter
The Commission is in receipt of papers covering claim of the Von Beglenberg Company your C36182B We note your letter to claimants dated December 24th in which you advise that you are only willing to voucher claim in the amount of 5250 In a letter from claimants dated the 20th instant they state that after correspondence with your office they consented to amend their claim to actual cost of repairs provided your company would ship piano to the factory and have same thoroughly overhauled This they state your company agreed to do and accordingly shipped the piano to New York last January but that they
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are unable to secure return of the instrument or to secure repairs of same They state that they can have the piano put in proper condition for 11000 although an expert advised that it would cost 15000 If the statements made by claimants are true it appears that they are entitled to settlement of their claim upon basis of 11000 or your company should put the piano in condition agreed upon and return to them Please give this matter your usual prompt attention and let us hear from you
On June 24th 1908 the railway company acknowledged receipt of the above letter of the Commission and advised that preferred attention was being given this claim From day to day the Commission received copies of letters written by the freight claim agent of the railway company to claimants and to the agent of said company at Atlanta and on August 8th 1908 said company advised that voucher for 11000 the full amount of the amended claim had been issued and sent to claimants
On August 18th 1908 claimants wrote the Commission as follows
I desire to thank you and assure you of my deepest appreciation for the prompt and efficient manner you handled my claim against the C of Ga Rwy Co After six months litigation on my part you succeeded in securing satisfactory reply from Savannah claim office in a little over a month which promptness is truly worthy of profound gratitude on the part of those you assist
I received notice from Mr Ezell the Atlanta agent that my draft was returned by him to Savannah owing to my absence from Atlanta This draft has been issued since August 4th 1908 but I have not received it yet for which reason I have requested Mr McKinstry to forward same to me direct Thanking you again for your valuable assistance I beg to remain
File No 8345On September 4th 1908 R C Neely Company Waynesboro Ga wrote the Commission the following letter
We have several claims against the Central R R one in particular dating back to Feb 7th 1907 the only answer we can get from them is that the damage was done on the Southern R R and that they cant get any hearing from them We have demanded our papers but cant get them Is there no way we can compel them to give us some definite answer Any suggestion from you will be appreciated
On September 9th 1908 the Commission advised the claimants that if they would furnish it with the railroad companys numbers covering their claims or such other detailed information as would enable it to intelligently take up these matters with the railroad company the Commission would do what it could to assist in proper disposition of same On September 11th 1908 claimants furnished the Commission with the railroad companys claim numbers covering said claimsthree in number aggregating 14500 Claims were taken up by the Commission with the railway company complained against namely the Central of Georgia Railway Company and the Commission constantly traced said company for information as to said claims urging disposition as quickly as practicable On January 15th 1909 after extensive correspondence the Commission received the following letter from claimants
Your favor of the 12th to hand We thank you very much for your prompt
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attention to the little differences between the R R Go and ourselves Thanks to your energy in the matter all our claims have been paid except one and this we feel certain will be adjusted within a day or so
File No 8176On June 26th 1908 Sibley Lumber Company wrote the Com mission complaining of inability to collect a claim for damage which they held against the Central of Georgia Railway Company account delay in transportation of car from Ashburn to Waynesboro Ga said car being in transit 45 days On July 7th 1908 the Commission wrote the claimants as follows
Referring again to yours of June 26th relative to your claim A104 I beg to advise that the Central of Georgia Railway Company declined to entertain your claim upon the ground that there was no delay with that company We are taking the matter up by this mail with the Southern Railway Company and will handle same thoroughly with that line As you no doubt know your claim is one over which this Commission has no jurisdiction in that it is made account damages sustained and the courts alone have jurisdiction over claims of this character From the papers furnished it occurs to the writer that you have good grounds for damages and if we should be unsusccessful in aiding you in securing settlement I take it that you could recover by a suit in the courts As soon as practicable we will advise with you further
On the same day the Commission wrote the Freight Claim Agent of the Southern Railway giving full information as to the nature of this claim and advising that the Central of Georgia Railway Company contended that the delay to shipment occurred while same was in possession of the Southern Railway Company and that its company therefore was not liable on said claim After extensive correspondence the Southern Railway agreed to pay 50 per cent of the claim but the Central of Georgia Railway Company refused to admit of liability in any amount Letters passed constantly between the Commission and the lines of railway above named and claimants as well and on September 23 1908 the Commission wrote the freight claim agent of the Central of Georgia Railway as follows
Please see your C41360A Claimants are again complaining at delay in disposing of this claim On August 22nd you advised us that you presumed Mr Hooper would handle direct with claimants to conclusion and on August 28th Mr Hooper wrote us that claim would go back to you as your company should settle since the claim was originally filed with your line
Sibley Lumber Company are complaining at the delay as above stated and I think very properly so I say this not unmindful of your contention that the Central of Georgia is not interested in the claim but at the same time the claim was filed against your company and claimants have never been given any definite information that is to say they have not been advised that the claim is declined or that a portion is due and will be paid or otherwise and I think you will agree with me that they should have had some such information long since
In the hope that this matter will be closed out without any further delay npon piroper basis I am writing you this letter under personal cover and trust that we may have a prompt response
On October 1st 1908 the Freight Claim Agent of the Central of Georgia Railway advised that he had secured authority for the full amount of claim from the
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Southern Railway Company and that voucher was issuing that day and would be forwarded to claimants immediately
The record of the Commission in this matter was closed October 9th upon receipt of the following letter from the claimants
We are in receipt of your valued favor of the 7th inst file No 8176 stating that Freight Claim Agent W B McKinstry has finally agreed to issue voucher to us covering our claim A104 amounting to 7390
We wish to thank you very much indeed for the attention which you have given this matter and we take this opportunity to express to you our appreciation of the very great work which the Commission is doing for the shippers of Georgia This claim was certainly a most pertinent case of the practical work you are doing for the shippers along this line as we had exhausted our every effort to effect collection before the papers were finally sent to you
We trust that we are not imposing on you too much by having sent to you a few days ago by registered mail our claim A106 This is simply a case of overcharge in the rate on a shipment between Ocilla Ga and Monroe Ga and the claim has been filed now nearly six months without settlement and as this seems to us to be a most unreasonable delay we take the liberty of calling the matter to your attention and trust that you will have the railroad issue voucher without any great delay
File No 8282On August 15th 1908 Mr Carson Crowley Orchard Hill Ga forwarded to the Commission papers covering shipment of peaches from Orchard Hill Ga to Atlanta Ga upon which he was required to pay express charges on basis of 40 pounds per crate instead of 33 13 pounds per crate Previously to the receipt of this claim the Southern Express Company had increased the basis of weight on peaches to 40 pounds per crate but said company was ordered by the Commission to revoke its notice to this effect and apply the same basis heretofore used namely 33 13 pounds per crate On August 18th 1908 the Commission wrote the Superintendent of the Express Company as follows
Enclosed herewith all papers filed by Mr Carson Crowley Orchard Hill Ga covering claim against your company By reference to advice of your Mr Egleston dated August 5th covered by notations made on letter of Orchard Hill agent to him dated July 27th you will observe that express charges were increased to the amount shown in pencil due to increased weights applied by Atlanta office
It appears that these shipments were properly billed at three crates per 100 pounds and that agent at Atlanta increased the weights notwithstanding the order of the Commission requiring such weights should be on basis of three crates per 100 pounds There appears to be 522 overcharge There were 146 crates at three per 100 pounds figures a total of 41866 pounds at 30 cents per 100 pounds 1460 whereas 1982 was collected
Please give this matter your immediate attention and have refund of excess charges collected made as soon as practicable
On August 24th 1908 the express company advised the Commission that refund voucher was issuing that day in line with letter of the Commission and on
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August 29th 1908 the following letter was received from the claimant whereupon the record of the Commission in this case was closed
Yours of the 27th of August received and I take pleasure in stating to you that the express company through Mr H M Smith has returned the overcharges op express shipments in question I thank you very much for your kind attention to this matter and assure you of my hearty cooperation and support of the policies pursued by your body I ask to remain
File No 8265On August 1st 1908 the Albany Mill Supply Company advised the Commission that they had been endeavoring since March 3rd 1908 to secure settlements of claims against the Central of Georgia Railway Company account damage to shipment of machinery amounting to 14075 and requested the Commission to aid them in any way it could The Commission advised the claimants that claims for damage were beyond its jurisdiction but informed them that if they would furnish it with the railroad companys claim number and other papers covering their claim which would enable the Commission to handle same with the railroad company it would do what it could to assist them in securing proper settlement Claimants on August 6th 1908 furnished the Commission full information relative to said claim giving the railroad companys claim number and the Commission promptly took the matter up with the Central of Georgia Railway Company Constant attention was given this claim and letters of inquiry written by the Commission from time to time to the railway company as to the status thereof and said company urged to proper disposition as soon as practicable On October 29th 1908 claimants advised the Commission that they had received satisfactory settlement
For other claims for overcharge damage etc see files Nos 8631 8650 8573 and 8437 and others under statement of formal complaints and petitions handled by the Commission since June 1908 reference to which can be had in Index under complaints and petitions
ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANIES
Since the last annual report of the Commission only a few complaints have been received against Electric Light Companies but the following will give an idea of the character of complaints against such companies and will show the methods employed by the Commission in handling same
File No 8198On July 6th 1908 Mr A G Villee of Waycross Ga filed complaint against the Waycross Electric Light Power Company enclosing with his complaint papers showing the meter readings covering current consumed by him during the three months last preceding the date of his complaint and enclosing also the paid expense bills rendered by the company complained against covering charges assessed in accordance with the meter readings referred to Complainant complained that by reason of the irregular readings of meters that is to say because of the defendant company reading same several days before the first of the month and the next time reading the meters several days after the first of the month short months or periods less than thirty days occurred between readings and hence those who ordinarily did not use more than the
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minimum were required to pay the minimum covering the short periods and oftentimes more than the minimum covering the period greater than 30 days whereas if the readings were made regularly no more than the minimum would be due for any one month
Upon consideration of the papers submitted by the complainant the Commission on July 14th 1908 issued and forwarded the following order to the President of the Waycross Electric Light Power Company
The Railroad Commission is in receipt of three bills rendered by your company for electric service during the months of May June and July Bill for May covers only 29 days while bill for June covers 34 days and bill for July only 29 days By reason of this irregular reading of meter subscriber was required to pay more than he would have paid had the reading been by full calendar months The Railroad Commission hereby directs that in all cases where subscriber customarily uses not more than the minimum meter shall be read regularly so as to cover each calendar month otherwise a refund of any excess collected by failure to so read meters will be ordered made
By order of the Board
The Commission also advised complainant that if he so desired notice would be served on the defendant company requiring it to show cause why refund should not be made of the excess charges collected as above set out but on July 17th 1908 complainant wrote th Commission as follows
X am in receipt of your letter containing decision about the matter of excessive charges for lights by the Waycross Electric Light Power Company
I am very much obliged for your kindness and interest in this case as it sustains my attitude and I have gained my point
I appreciate your very kind offer to require the company to refund to me the overcharge mentioned but I am not after the money involved and if I were to receive that from the company it would look as if I were instead of the principle for which I was contending so I do not care to push it any farther
I wish to say that your Commission has earned the everlasting gratitude of this community in making this company come to time It seemed as if there was no redress whatever from anything they imposed upon us and I determined to know whether or not we had to submit always
I am satisfied that your Commission will receive several letters of thanks from our people for I am not keeping it secret at all
Again thanking you for your kindness
File No 8523On December 9th 1908 Mr C H Redding of Waycross Georgia filed complaint against the Waycross Electric Light Power Company alleging that said company refused to install a meter in his place of business that he was required to pay excessive rates for current consumed and that the company failed to furnish satisfactory service
The Commission having received other complaints from citizens of Waycross Ga against the same company appointed Commissioners Stevens and Hillyer as a committee to visit Waycross and make a thorough personal inspection of the matters complained of Notice of the day upon which the Committee of Commissioners would make its inspection was furnished the Waycross Electric
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iln7IC0mPany the VarUS parties comPlaiing against said company nd the City officials of Waycross On February 26th 1909 the Committee filed the following report of inspection
In Re Complaints o C W Parker c H Redding et al against Waycross Electric Light and Power Company
Commissioner Hillyer reported that he personally visited Waycross that Commissioner Stevens the other member of the Committee was providentially hindered from attending but he Commissioner Hillyer made personal examination touching the nature of the service and pursuant to notice holding a public hearing at which were present the Mayor and certain members of the City council as well as a large and representative body of citizens including the officers of the Waycross Electric Light Power Co and the parties below named whose complaints are on file That besides these others and numerous complaints existed especially touching the scale of rates charged by the Company o some extent the safety of the service though the Company has made of orehSflTtehimPOrtant impravements at Plant The mayor pledged the city
ntedtei T 6XPert th Bard WOUld send one and the Company and It wp ther hal the am0Unt of this exPense to be ascertained beforehand and it Waf recommended that this be carried into effect as heretofore ordered bv the Board under direction of the Committee and the Chairman
The Committee further recommended that the question of requiring meters
be deeLnrdlednti T W belW in es named
ed until the visit of said expert whereupon it was ordered that said
report be adopted with the following orders in said two cases towit
finura0111 Hllyer haVinS ViSit6d Waycross and made personal examination touching the nature of the service and the matters in dispute reported a
onClymoTetwn that hereafter the said Company require a deposit of onefourth only of the amount heretofore required as security
ta the Same be aprroved hy the Board and that the conditions
of tte cmpLy BerVlCe the Same 88 Wh 0ther customers under the rnles
By order of the Board
PTd by the Commission in line with the recommendation of tne Committee and copies served upon all parties at interest
ExnertCrmifSS1tnt0 UP matter f securing the services of an Electrical Son as tn h U ie 6 rePrt f the Committee and after thorough investigaEtectHc aallflcatlons Ployed Mr Roland B Hall Jr Mechanical and amount usmeer of Atlanta upon an agreed compensation of 114000 said Commito M both eervices rendered and all expenses incurred therein The
S Jlnt reU6Bt to tbe Maror ot and to the
70 00 i Paay 08111118 up0n them in line with the agreement to forward pense of tn Secretary f Commission to be used in defraying the
receivld hv It axpert T0 Sald aonnt was promptly forwarded and mZ J y he Commisslon and Mr Hall instructed to be in Waycross Ga ay March 15th to begin his inspection and all parties at interest notified
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The following report was submitted by Mr Hall on March 30th
March 20 1900
Railroad Commission State Capitol Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen In pursuance with your instructions the writer visited the town of Waycross Ga making an investigation of the various complaints that have been made and an inspection of the plant and lines and begs to report as follows
Regarding the complaint of C W Parker lessee of the Opera House against the Light Company for overchargeas there was no performance given during my stay in Waycross a Standard indicating wattmeter was installed on the service supplying the switchboard and during one evening the lights were thrown on and off as required during an average performance readings being taken of each change and the total watt hours found from these readings Messrs Parker lessee and Foote Secretary of the Light Company were present and both agreed that the method would show very accurately the average current consumption during a performance Appended is a sheet showing the readings taken and watt hours used
The total consumption for an average performance was thus found to be 1598 K W hours and as the charge has been 500 per each performance the complainant has been paying 312c per K W hour On a meter rate and averaging 12 performances per month the monthly use would be 1915 K W hours which would be entitled to 15c with a discount of 20 per cent or 12c net per K W hour at which the cost per performance would be 192
The Light Company defends the flat rate by the fact that it is necessary to maintain a separate transformer for this service As this is the case the Light Company is entitled to a minimum charge ample to cover interest and depreciation on this transformer and meter which is as follows
Cost of 100 light transformer erected 6500
Cost of 40 amp meter 3000
Total 9500
Interest at 7 per cent 665
Depreciation at 6 per cent 570
1235
As the minimum charge now in force for all service is 200 per month or 2400 per yeay if no current were used it appears that this is ample to cover the above cost and that this customer is entitled to a meter service and the regular contract rate and discount
With reference to the several complaints regarding the accuracy of the meters the writer tested with a standard recording test Wattmeter the meters which had been especially complained of with the results given below100 per cent indicated accuracy above this indicates that the meter is fast or recording more current than actually used below vice versa A variation of 2 per cent either way is allowed and within this range is considered commercially accurate
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Name
Peb cent of Cubbent Load
Majestic Theatre
Mjajestic Theatre
J R Brinson Store
J R Brinson Store
Sweet McDonald Parker Sweet McDonald Parker First Methodist Church First Methodist Church Y L Stanton Residence V L Stanton Residence
J E Cameron
J E Cameron
Mrs Zachary Residence Mrs IZachary Residence
H C Jones
H C Jones Residence
J T Bowden
J T Bowden Residence
Redding Theatre
Redding Theatre
Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Stock Meter
Stock Meter
Stock Meter
Stock Meter
985 Heavy
952 Light
993 Heavy
973 Light
1014 Heavy
99 Light
1573 Heavy
155
1025 Heavy
101 Light
1049 Heavy
1038 Light
997 Heavy
100 Lir
1012 Heavy
1008 Light
1003 Heavy
100 Light
106 Heavy
1045 Light
998 Heavy
995 Light
101 Heavy
995 Light
105 Heavy
Light
With th exception of one the meters show results equal to those met with in average practice the meter in the First Methodist Church was running unusually fast and on investigation it was ascertained that the wiring in this building had been damaged by lightning some months ago This meter was immediately replaced by a new one which was also tested with the result given above It is considered good practice to test meters just before they are installed and at least once a year during service
The company has in use about 375 meters and in view of this number it would be well if it was provided with a standard recording test meter in addition to the indicating instruments it now has
Although the area for distribution is larger than usual in a town of this size it is well covered The pole line is in good condition but on many of the lines the insulation has disintegrated through the action of the weather and dropped off the wire this is particularly to be noticed on the 2200 volt primary lines The bare condition of these lines causes an additional source of danger in the event of breaking and crossing with telephone lines increasing the fire hazard and danger to the users It also increases the number of grounds to which the lines are occasionally subjected in wet weather thereby causing breaks and interruptions in the service which might have been avoided A portion of the high tension system is supplied with No 10 wire It is not now considered
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good practice to use smaller wire thanNo 8 on overhead systems owing to the low degree of mechanical strength and the consequent danger of breakage This condition is aggravated by the fact that on many streets the lines pass through the branches of rows of trees and are subjected to undue strains by the swaying of the branches in wind storms
It was noted also that during a part of the day the voltage was too low with the result that lamps were not up to candle power Tracing this back to the plant it was found that the small generator unit was operated at a lower voltage This was raised and the trouble corrected immediately
With reference to the rates for current the city is now paying for street lights 9000 per arc lamp per year on all night schedule An average of the rate paid or charged off in the case of those plants owned by the municipality iif several towns of approximately the same size and located in the same section where prevailing fuel and labor conditions are equal is as follows
Moonlight Schedule All Night Schedule
7500
6500 8666
7500
8000 10666
8400 11200
9106
Average
In three of the towns mentioned a moonlight schedule is in force under which the street lamps burn 3000 hours per year against 4000 on the all night schedule In these cases the rate has been put on an all night basis for the purpose of comparison The average is shown to be 9106 which is slightly more tnan now being paid in Waycross The rate for light is 15 cents per K W hour subject to the following discounts
Where use is below 50 K W hours per month no discount
Where use is more than 50 and less than 300 K W hours 20 per cent discount
Where use is more than 300 33 13 per cent discount
Power is sold at a flat rate of 7 l2c per K W hour
The average price received last year for current at the switchboard on the basis of 360000 K W hours which was computed from the readings of the station wattmeter was 74c total income for light sales being 2658704 The difference between this and the average selling price represents the certain unavoidable loss in transmission wires transformers etc which exists in every plant to a greater or less extent
The average cost of current delivered at the switchboard is shown by the running expenses of the plant which are given below The figures were taken from the books of the company and the expenses of the light and ice plants carefully seggregated
Thomasville Ga Americas Ga Valdosta Ga Cordele Ga Tifton Ga
Running Expenses and Fixed Charges
Salaries of executive officers243660
Labor 469000
Fuel 637649
Sundries supplies and repairs 194595
Taxes 103000
Insurance 66000
Interest on valuation 60000 at 7 per cent 420000
Depreciation on valuation 60000 at 5 per cent 300000
Annual expense2433904
Cost per K W hour 360000 delivered to switchboard 675c Referring to the contract form for the lights now in use there is one clause which readsNo other electric or other lighting service shall be used while this contract remains in force without previous notice to and consent of this company
I merely refer this to your attention with the comment that when this paper is executed and becomes a contract between customer and company it gives to the company a power which might be misused and for which consideration It gives the customer nothing in return
Respectfully submitted
Roland B Hall Jr
Readings Taken at Opera House
K W HOURS
123 170 31 145 31
140 31
140 31
140 62
43
1085
Entrance lights 513
Total i 1598
On April 1st Commissioner Hillyer was appointed by the Commission to examine the report of the expert and submitted the following recommendations which were adopted by the Commission
xuvie watts
6 730 820
730 825 1850
825 830 3750
830 900 2850
900 905 3750
905 930 2850
930 935 3750
9351000 2850
10001005 3750
10051030 2850
10301040 3750
10401115 750
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In the Matter oe Complaints against the Waycboss Electric Light
Power Company
Hon S G McLendon Chairman
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir Referring to the above subject and as the Committee appointed by the Commission to visit Waycross and make a personal inspection of the conditions obtaining at that point I begto advise that I have carefully gone over the report of Mr Roland B Hall Jr electrical and mechanical engineer who at the direction of this Commission made a minute examination and inspection of the plant and affairs of the abovenamed company Upon consideration of the record in this case of my visit to Waycross and of the report made by Mr Hall I beg to submit the following recommendations
1st That a copy of Mr Halls report be furnished each of the parties interested in this matter k
2nd That the sum of 10000 out of the fund now in the registry of the
Commission advanced by the parties at interestfor the purpose of has lS expert examination made be now paid to Mr Hall the remainder of said fund towit 4000 to remain on hand in case further service by Mr Hall should be required under his contract
3rd That the attached order be passed and issued by the Commission a5 of the above date Respectfully submitted
George Hillyer
Commissioner
IN re Complaints o C W Parker C H Redding et al against Waycross Elec trie Light and Power Company
Upon consideration of the record in the aboveentitled matter It Is now
Oedebed That the Waycross Electric Light Power Company shall wrUun ten days from this date Install In andfor the Opera House In the CityofWayIrWi W Parker lesseean electric meter and that the services mkmtamed through the same be at the rates and In the manner conformable to custom In other cases and the rules of the company
Ordered Further That the Waycross Electric Light Power Company may require weekly payment of the bills for this service and may also require a deposit of not exceeding 1500 or at its option bond with good security m the sum of 5000 to secure prompt payment of said bills
Ordered Further That the Waycross Electric Light Power Company show cause to this Commission on or before April 15th 1909 why its scale of rates now in effect in Waycross Georgia should not be reduced and why e re r IZ Improvements recommended in the attached report of Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Roland B Hall Jr should not be made
By Order of the Board
No conclusions yet reached by the Commission as to the proper dtsposttion of
this case
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PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE
Many complaints of alleged insufficient passenger train service and petitions for additional service of this kind have been received by the Commission and the following cases will give an idea as to the nature of the complaints or petitions and the methods employed by the Commission in handling same
File No 8480On December 1st 1908 S S Broadnax colored of Thomasville Ga wrote the Commission the following letter
I wish to call your attention to the fact that the A C L R R does not comply with the law in giving equal accommodations to white and colored passengers
Their train which arrives here about 100 A M No 5 does not give any smoking accommodations to negro passengers and the accommodations given to negroes are not sufficient Only one end of the car is given and quite often passengers are forced to stand up because of the crowded condition If you will take this matter up with the railroad officials you will place us under lasting obligations to you
Copy of this complaint was served upon the Atlantic Coast Line with request that full investigation of the matters complained of he promptly made and the Commission fully informed as soon as practicable The railroad company acknowledged receipt of said complaint and advised that thorough investigation would be made but requested more specific information as to the particular trains complained of The desired information was secured by the Commission and furnished the railroad company and on January 11th 1909 said company advised the Commission that a full ear would be assigned for colored passengers on the trains in question which would remove all cause for complaint
The records of the Commission were closed upon the receipt of the following letter from complainant
We note with pleasure that the A C L R R Company promised us reasonable accommodations on trains 57 and 58 for which we wish to thank you and assure you that our people will be under lasting obligations to you for the interest you have shown in this matter
File No 8616On February 11th 1909 the Commission received the following petition numerously signed by citizens of Monticello and Jasper county Georgia
We the undersigned citizens of Monticello and Jasper county do hereby respectfully and eariiestly petition your honorable body to exercise the power and authority conferred on you by statute to force the Central of Georgia Railway and the Georgia Railroad to so arrange their schedules of passenger trains that connection may be made at Madison in order that parties having business in Atlanta or desiring to visit the Capital may not be subjected to the annoying delay of having to lie over in Madison from leven oclock A M until six oclock P M We have no interest in the jealousies and quarrels of the two roads and think that these two roads should be forced to so change their schedules as to make close connection
We also call your attention to the fact that the same delay occurs if we return either by Madison or by Covington And we would further suggest an inspec
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tion of the road bed of the Macon and Northern branch of the Central of Georgia Railroad
Atlanta is only about sixty miles away from us and under the present condition of schedules a day is consumed in going to and one in returning from the city
Copies of the petition served by the Commission on the Central of Georgia Railway Company and the Georgia Railroad Company which companies after conference between themselves advised the Commission that they could not arrange the desired schedules but such changes would be made as would enable the petitioners to leave home in the forenoon no schedule being practicable for their return same date The Commission thereupon requested the railway companies at interest to enter further negotiations and consider the changing of times of arrival and departure of their trains at Athens and Atlanta so that the desired connection could be made From day to day letters passed between the Commission and the railway companies also the petitioners and on March 4th 1909 the Georgia Railroad Company advised that the desired schedules had been arranged by changing the time of arrival and departure of its trains at Atlanta Augusta Macon Athens Union Point Washington Barnett Social Circle and Monroe Georgia Petitioners were so advised and the records of the Commission closed upon receipt of advice from them that the changes secured in these schedules furnished satisfactory service
FILE NO 8448
On November 13th 1908 the Commission received the following communication signed by the President of the Albany Business League and also by the editor of the Albany Herald
We are enclosing herewith a copy of a letter which the Herald received today from Mr E M North division passenger agent for the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company and a copy of a telegram which we at once forwarded to Mr North upon receipt of this our first information in regard to the proposed change of schedule on passenger train No 71 between Albany and Thomasville As it will be impossible for the railroad company to comply with the law in regard to the publishing of this change of schedule on the date named we write to request that you have same held up until you can give the people of Albany a hearing in this matter We presume that this change is being made without your authority or that if you have given the railroad company the authority to change this schedule it was subject to such revision as you may see fit to make after having given the people of Albany and the territory involved a hearing
The proposed change would work largely to the inconvenience of our citizens and a large portion of the traveling public patronizing this line who come from points on the Central of Georgia and A N lines above Albany and who make connections for points on the A C Ls Thomasville line at Albany The proposed change would rob Albany of a large share of retail trade which our local merchants have enjoyed for years from people along this line who come to Albany at 12 oclock and shop for four hours between trains There are numerous other objections which we will be prepared to present at

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a hearing before your honorable body and which we are confident will fully sustain our objections to the proposed new schedule
We trust that you will advise us at your earliest convenience at what time you will grant the people of Albany a hearing in this matter
With great respect we are
The Commission promptly sent the following telegram to the President of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
The Commission desires that you shall make no change in schedule of your train 71 out of Albany on the 15th and requests that you furnish it reasons for the change proposed To leave Albany ahead of the arrival of the Central train from Atlanta and Macon would work inexcusable hardship upon a large number of people Reasons for breaking such a long established schedule would have to be very weighty to justify it
On the date following the receipt of the first communication upon this subject the Commission received several letters and telegrams from other patrons interested in said schedule protesting against change therein The President of the railroad company advised by wire that his Superintendent of Transportation and Passenger Traffic manager would call upon the Commission on the 14th instant for the purpose of holding a conference relative to this matter The conference was held at the time indicated and said officials agreed o make no change in the schedule in controversy Complainants so advised and the records of the Commission in this case accordingly closed
FILE NO 8453
On November 17th Mr J A Perry representing some 91 business firms and individuals citizens of Lawrenceville and Logansville Georgia filed with the Commission the following petition
The petition of Lawrenceville Hardware Co of Lawrenceville LogansTille Mercantile Co of Logansville and J S Young Son ofLilburn and others of said places respectively whose names appear hereto marked exhibit A against the Seaboard Air Line Railway and its management shows the follow
1st Said Seaboard Air Line Railway and its management as at present existing are operating a line of railroad and conducting the business of a common carrier in said State and are subject to the jurisdiction and authority of the Railroad Commission of said State
2nd Petitioners show that said management of said railroad is not operating sufficient and proper passenger service to meet the requirements of travel to and from the places hereto named and the accommodations now given by said management at said places as well as along their entire line through Gwinnett county is inefficient and insufficient
3rd Lawrenceville is the county seat of a large and populous county cenra y located in said county yet only two opportunities are given for travel ms the direction of Atlanta each day one of which is at five oclock in the morning and the other at sixthirty oclock p m making it necesary to leave before day and after dark traveling in the direction of Atlanta Notwithstanding an overwhelming portion of the travel from said places is in the
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direction of Atlanta To travel from Logansville in such direction it is im perative to begin the journey at three oclock a m
4th The population of the places herein referred to aggregate about four thousand in number and in a commercial way have about seventyfive merchants five banks and six manufactures
5th The train passing Lawrenceville at five a m can never be used as a satisfactory train for local accommodation service for the reason that it is a through train and is invaribly late often as much as two hours Consequently the only relief for local travel is the addition of an intraState train to and from such a point as would best serve the interest of said road Requiring such intraState train to arrive and leave Atlanta at seasonable hours giving the usual opportunities for a stay in Atlanta using such train as is afforded by other roads running into Atlanta Petitioners are informed and believe that said road is the only one touching Atlanta that has not given such local service and such has been true for many years
6th Petitioners further show that Lawrenceville should be made a regular stop for trains 32 and 33 To do so would give a run of 34 miles before making a stop and if done would relieve great inconvenience now existing Lawrenceville has a population of about two thousand more than forty business houses and three banks Besides being the county seat of a large county and a junction point The schedules of trains 32 and 33 for this place have existed almost entirely since the completion of the road more than sixteen years ago During which time the place has tribbled in population with a like increase in business
7th Said road does not as much as furnish a night operator at said place of Lawrenceville which if done would in a small degree lighten the inconveniences of those able to afford telephone facilities whereby you could then ascertain the lateness of the early train rather than rush to the depot only to find the train two hours late And to add to the unpleasantness of such delay until quite recently the only place provided for waiting was a cold and dark waiting room
8th Petitioners ask that said road be required to immediately put on an intraState train with a schedule herein suggested for such train and that said road be required to make Lawrenceville a regular stop for trains 32 and 33 and that the other passenger trains of said road as operated at present be required to continue
Wherefore petitioners pray that a proper order be served on the receivers and officers of said road requiring them to show cause before said Commission at the very earliest date practicable why the relief herein prayed for should not be granted
This matter was first taken up with the Chief Executive Officer of the Receivers Mr W A Garrett who was requested to give preferred attention to same and advise the Commission fully at the earliest date practicable as to the purpose of his company in respect of said matter On November 24th 190 the Commission received a petition from 14 business firms and individuals citizens of Tucker Ga joining in the petition of the people of Lawrenceville
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and Logansville Ga and said last named petition was duly filed and made a part of the record of the first named case and petitioners were so advised
This matter was handled by correspondence letters passing almost daily between the parties at interest and the Commission the railway company desiring to postpone haring before the Commission until early in January owing to other engagements of its officials but on December 5th the Chairman of the Commission wired the General Counsel of the railway company that while other matters complained of under the record in this case could properly go over until the date stated no delay could be allowed as to sufficient train service between Athens and Atlanta On December 8th 1908 General Counsel Legh R Watts wired the Commission that arrangements had been made to restore former schedules at Lawrenceville in order to meet the demands of the Christmas travel by stopping its through trains at said point On becember 9th 1908 the Commission wired the General Counsel and Chief Executive Officer of the road as follows
The trifling change does not meet the situation at all The Seaboard Air Line Railway will please show cause before the Georgia Railroad Commission in Atlanta at the Commissions rooms on Saturday December 12th at 10 a m why it should not be required to furnish satisfactory service to its patrons between Athens and Atlanta Please acknowledge this as notice of such hearing
The officials to whom the above telegram was addressed acknowledged the receipt thereof but requested further time within which to make showing inasmuch as it was impossible for them to be present on the date named but advised that their Division Counsel Messrs Brown and Randolph of Atlanta would be present at the time fixed for hearing and make formal request for a continuance The Commission disallowed the postponing of said hearing and same was held as ordered at which the petitioners and the railway company were represented by counsel and others Full opportunity was given all parties to present whatever evidence and arguments they desired to be considered by the Commission On December 17th the Commission wrote counsel for petitioners as follows
Col E T Brown Atty for the Seaboard Air Line is in the office and the Commission has gone over with him the matter of schedules A telegram just received from Judge Watts advises that on Monday December 21st the schedule of train No 41 will be changed so as to pass Lawrenceville coming into Atlanta at 725 a m reaching Atlanta at 845 a m Lawrenceville under this arrangement will of course be a regular station at which this train will stop Returning Lawrenceville people can leave Atlanta on train No 38 at 740 p m reaching home at 835 p m Mr Brown agrees that the Logansville schedule shall be arranged so as to enable the Logansville people to connect with this train into Atlanta in the morning and out in the evening
On December 31st the Commission received from petitioners attorney a communication complaining that the plans of the railway company to take care
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of local travel with its through train could not prove satisfactory either to the railway company or its local patrons for the reason that the interests of through and local passengers were altogether contrary and one could not be served without inconvenience to the other and further complaining that the present through trains with which the railway company was endeavoriug to serve its local passengers not only failed to satisfy such patrons as to convenient schedules but that said trains were overcrowded and that it was a daily occurrence that passengers were unable to secure seats and were required to stand during their entire journey on the trains
On January 19th 1909 various citizens of Comer Ga by petition filed in due form joined in the complaint and petition of the parties in this case The petition of the citizens of Comer was duly filed and petitioners so advised
On January 21st 1909 the Commission notified all parties to the record in this case that said matter would be called for formal hearing before the Commission at its meeting to be held January 28th 1909 at which time the Seaboard Air Line Railway Company would be called on to show whether or not it was furnishing adequate sufficient and satisfactory passenger service on that part of its line in Gggjgia lying between Atlanta and the South Carolina State line and on its Logansville branch and if not to show cause why such service should not be required of it between the points and over that part of its line above stated as would meet the reasonable demands of the traveling public interested On January 25th 1909 said meeting was postponed until the 29th of that month but was held upon the date last named j All parties at interest were presnt or represented at said hearing and all given full opportunity to present their respective contentions
Further complaint was made as to the lack of facilities afforded local passengers by through trains inasmuch as said through trains were overcrowded The Commission employed Mr M C Kollock who previously served the Commission as a track inspector and directed him to make daily trips between Atlanta and Lawrenceville on the trains complained of for the purpose of making a thorough examination as to the service afforded by said trains the condition of the coaches and the number of passengers on board each trip On April 2nd Mr Kollock filed with the Commission the following report
Atlanta Ga April 2 1909
Hon S G McLendon Chairman
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir According to instruction from you I have made daily trips on passenger trains of Seaboard Air Line Railway from March 25th to April 1st 1909 inclusive between Atlanta and Lawrenceville with a view to inspection of the service condition of the coaches and number of passengers on each trip The service is good enough with conductor porter and baggageman the latter acting as flagman when necessary If coaches appear to be crowded the conductor could have satchels put up in the racks and thus
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give seats to passengers whom at times must sit on the arms of the seats or steps of platforms The railway company could strengthen the conductors position by posting in the cars notices that seats are for passengers and not baggage A recent decision in a court makes this very plain in deciding a case where a man tried to reserve a seat in the coach with his baggage whilst he was using another seat in the smoking compartmentthe court very plamly stating the party could not reserve a seat in this way as the seats could not be used for baggage
During these seven days the trains have been very close on schedule as to arrival and departuresone only arriving 27 minutes late at Lawrenceville on Friday night 27th of March caused by freight train wreck on main line and we had to back out to Belt Junction to pass the obstruction
The coaches for white and colored passengers have the same kind of accommodations for each but we often find white men using the colored smoking compartment In some cases they have been crowded out of the white coach but this is not always the reason The coaches will each seat 56 passengers and smoking compartment 16 making 72 Saturday the 27th of March was the heaviest travel recorded The morning train from Lawrenceville had 53 in white coach 15 in smoker compartment and one on platform making 69 The colored coach had 9 colored and 10 white men as also 14 whites in colored smoking compartment Thirtythree 33 of these boarded the train at Lawrenceville The night train No 38 leaving Atlanta 740 P M on said 27th had 57 in white coach 16 in white smoker compartment making 73 Eight 8 whites on platform and fourteen in colored smoker compartment as also 20 colored passengers in coach No white women have been seen in colored coaches on any of these trips
The coaches generally clean and comfortably heated
By reference to attached tabular statement you will find the record for each day
The Logansville train makes two trips daily with one coach It will seat 28 in the white portion and 20 in the colored divided by baggage compartment Waiting room for whites at Lawrenceville in good condition and comfortable Same can be said of colored room
Respectfully
M C Kollock
TABULAR STATEMENT
Giving number of passengers on Seaboard Air Line Railway Passenger trains between Atlanta and Lawrenceville from March 25th to April 1st 1909 inclusive to accompany report dated April 2nd 1909
No In White On In Colored
Date 1909 of White Smoker Platform Total Colored Smoker Total Remarks
train Coach Compt Coach Compt
P M
Thurs Mar 25 38 20 8 28 2 1 3 Coach will seat 56 Smoker Compt 16
A M
Fri 26 41 36 13 49 13 1 14 1 white man in colored smoker compt
P M 2 men sitting on arms of seats in
38 A M 49 15 64 11 f lOw t 9c 10 21 j white coach from choice 10 white men in colored smoker compt i 10 white men in col coach14 White in
Sat 27 41 53 15 1 69 14 83 j colored smoker compt 33 passen
A M gers took train at Lawrenceville
32 51 5 56 11 11 This train left Atlanta 1120 A M
P M
C C U 38 A M 57 16 8 81 20 14w 34 14 white men in col smoker compt
Sun 28 41 P M 12 10 22 8 S 2w 3c 11
C i 38 A M 44 17 61 4 9 2 white men in col smoker compt f 6 white men in col smok compt 23
Mon 29 41 51 17 68 15 6w 21 passgs took train at Larenceville
P M 00 3 f 9 white men in col smoker compt 1
38 A M 42 12 54 9w 18 1 white in colored coach This col 1 smoker compt seats 8 only
2w 2c lw 2c f 2 white men and 2 col in col smoker
Tues 30 41 44 12 56 7 11 j compt 18 passengers took train at
P M Lawrenceville for Atlanta
38 38 12 1 51 2 5 1 white man in col smoker compt
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On April 14th 1909 the Division Counsel the General Passenger Agent and the Assistant General Passenger Agent of the Seaboard Air Line Railway had a conference with the Commission upon this subject when it was agreed that said railway company would beginning My 2nd 1909 put on an additional train between Atlanta and Athens proper connection being made at Lawrenceville with the Logansville branch This new train will leave Atlanta at 430 p m arriving at Athens at 715 p m and returning will leave Athens at 600 a m arriving at Atlanta at 845 a m and will serve all intermediate territory This additional service will not result in the discontinuing of Lawrenceville and Winder Ga as regular stops for the fast through trains of the railway company and said additional service is in full compliance with all the demands of petitioners in said case
DEPOTS AND SIDETRACKS
Petitions for depots and sidetracks receive the same method of handling by the Commission While in these cases no special form of petition is required by the Commission it is desired always that same show all necessities for the facilities desired Each case of course stands upon its own merits and the conditions peculiar to each Some of the conditions concerning which the Commission in every case desires information and which are investigated by it are as relates to petitions for depots the amount of business both freight and passenger done at the station where the facilities are desired the number of business firms manufactories stores and other business enterprises the population of the immediate community to be served including as well the surrounding country number of schools churches etc As relates to petitions for sidetracks so much of the above information as will tend to show the necessities for sidetrack facilities
Upon receipt of such petitions the Commission serves copy upon the railway company at interest calling upon it to show cause if any it can why the petition should not be granted as in this way cases are often satisfactorily disposed of without the necessity of petitioners being put to the expense of coming to Atlanta to attend a formal hearing before the Commission If the defendant company in its response declines to admit the reasonableness of petitioners request and to provide the desired facilities or if said company within a reasonable time fails to make response the petition is set down for formal hearing and all parties at interest so notified If at the hearing no satisfactory agreement is reached and the petitioners and railroad company are disagreed as to the main points of contention the Commission requests the Committee of the Board on Depots and Sidetracks to visit the point at which facilities are desired for the purpose of making a personal inspection of the necessities therefor
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If upon consideration of the evidence and arguments submitted at the hearing and upon consideration of the report of the Committee of the Board when such report is made the Commission is of the opinion that the petition should be granted an order is issued in case of depots requiring the defendant company to file blue print of plans for such improvements as will meet the demands of the traveling and shipping public at the point at interest the usual time allowed by the Commission for filing blue prints being 15 days from date of the order If upon receipt of the blue print the Commission upon consideration thereof is of the opinion that the same contemplates adequate and comfortable accommodations blue print is approved and the railroad company ordered to construct depot in accordance therewith The usual time within which depots shall be constructed and opened for the use of the public being ninety days from the date of the order
In case of sidetracks where the Commission is of the opinion after due investigation that the track should be constructed an order is issued requiring that same be put in upon the usual terms upon which the railroad company at interest constructs and maintains sidetracks the time allowed for the construction of sidetracks depending upon the conditions surrounding each case as to the length of the track to be constructed amount of work necessary in grading and other conditions peculiar to each case
As will be seen by reference to the statement of formal complaints and petitions filed with the Commission since its last annual report or since June 16th 1908 the Commission has been called upon to consider a large number of petitions for sidetracks and depots
RATE OR TARIFF DEPARTMENT
Effective March 1st of the present year the Commission appointed a rate expert as provided for by the Act of 1907 Since that date in addition to the work heretofore kept up the Commission has been endeavoring to complete a file of tariffs It is the purpose of the Commission to build as complete a tariff file as is necessary for furnishing to any shipper interested in movements into and out of Georgia any information that might be desired
Prior to the filling of this new position it was impracticable to keep up even an incomplete file of tariffs as no one in the office of the Commission familiar with this line of work had time to devote to it We consider this branch of the Commissions work one of the most important in all of its duties To be able to furnish the citizens of this State with information as to rates both between points in Georgia and from and to interstate points promptly upon request therefor and to give such inquirers reliable informationsuch as they can act upon with assurance of correctnessis one of the most important services that can be rendered to the shipping and traveling public especially so since the question of transportation charges has come to be such an important item in the conduct of every business So as has been stated it is the desire and the purpose of the Commission to spare no time and work in building up this department of the office to that point where it will be of great demand and
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prove an invaluable convenience and assistance to the shippers of this State The office has always been called upon for information as to current rates classifications rules etc but since the creation of this new office inquiries of this kind have very largely increased
The duties of the Rate Expert however are by no means confined to the questions of rate quotations and furnishing information upon request but he is required to serve the Commission not only in matters of rates classifications and the like but in any other matters wherein his services may be required by the Commission He is required to attend all hearings involving rates either of railroads or other corporations subject to the control of the Commission and to furnish assistance upon the consideration and determination of any and all questions coming before the Commission where his services are required
When it is considered that every railroad company is required to publish and post at each of its agencies a schedule of rates applying therefrom and that fifty odd railway companies in Georgia without reference to the great number engaged m interstate business not operating in Georgia but which handle Georgia business and in which Georgia shippers are interested are daily making changes in their tariffs by issuing supplements thereto an idea can be had as to the importance and necessity if a tariff file is to be kept up to date of having a man in charge of this work
Since the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission have been increased by Congress and that Commission has promulgated rules covering every feature of interstate transportation it is absolutely necessary for the Commission to have some one in the office familiar with rates and rate matters to keep up with such questions if the shippers of Georgia are to have access to accurate and full information of the kind and able to secure same promptly whenever desired
The Commission from time to time has occasion upon its own initiative to investigate rates to and from particular localities and when complaints involving rates either of railroad companies br other corporations subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are received a detailed statement of all the facts in each case is desired by the Commission and same could not be had without the services of some one familiar with that kind of work
REPORT OF TRACK AND OTHER INSPECTIONS
As long as the funds appropriated for the use of the Commission permitted it in so doing the Board employed twp practical railroad men namely Mr M C Kollock of Atlanta Ga and Mr J F Lamb of Thomasville Ga for the purpose of inspecting the various railroad properties in Georgia Bothof these men have had long experience in building railroads and in supervising the maintenance of tracks and roadways Their duties as prescribed by the Commission were to make a thorough inspection of the various railway tracks bridges depots cars and other equipment and all other physical properties of the railway companies in Georgia as well as the service furnished by said companies The inspections were made under the direction of the Commissionand as information relative to particular subjects was desired from time to
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time special reports were required as in the case of wrecks or when cases were pending before the Commission in which a report on the physical properties involved would aid the hoard in an intelligent consideration thereof
We present here a few of the inspectors reports which will show the character of information secured and the extent to which these investigations were made
MACON DIVISIONGEORGIA RAILROAD
The following report of Inspector Kollock upon his inspection of the Macon Division of the Georgia Railroad will serve as a sample of the reports required by the Commission
Atlanta Ga November 14th 1908
Hon S G McLendon Chairman
Railboad Commission of Geobgia
Dear Sir Inspection of Macon Division of Georgia Railroad Camak to Central Junction near Macon was made with Supervisor W D West This branch of 74 miles length is laid with 65pound relay rail from the main line of Georgia railroad Waiting rooms at Camak in good order as likewise the depot which is ample for business Cars on the yard 8 Georgia box cars loaded 1 empty 2 flats loaded 1 empty 1 coal loaded 5 empty 2 shanty cars out of service Of foreign 17 box cars loaded 1 empty 2 coal loaded and 5 empty
Section 23 The first mile shows up very well with good ditching in the cuts New ties delivered at 15 2 bolts out and one broken plate with 15 per cent poor ties on 2nd mile New ties delivered at 25 and 28 with 10 per cent poor ties on 3rd mile At Warrenton Station white waiting room has one light broken in window sash otherwise both rooms in nice order On turnouts 8 Georgia box cars loaded 1 empty 1 flat loaded 1 empty 1 cattle car loaded Foreign 8 box cars loaded 1 empty and one flat loaded Golden Creek trestle is in good condition New ties delivered at 42 Ditches needed in cut at 44 but good ones at 49 new ties delivered here Whetstone Creek trestle is newly made New ties delivered at 57 Rock Comfort qreek trestle is good except for 10 per cent poor ties New ties delivered at 85 mile J T Anchors foreman address Warrenton Ga salary 5000 has 8 hands av
8 for 9 miles from Camak to 9 mile post
Section 24New ties delivered at 93 and ditches wanted at 95 Long Creek trestle at 99 is all right Bolting has been very good on the last 7 miles and but two out on the 10th mile Ditches needed at 103 and good ones at 109 On 12th mile 2 bolts out At Ogeechee River there is a very good trestle and bridge on rock piers Mayfield station at 126 mile has nice waiting rooms a good depot which is ample 1 Georgia box car which is empty two foreign empties and two loaded Good drainage at 13 Thin ballast at 139 and two bolts out on the 14th mile New ties delivered at 141 Howells branch restle only needs about 5 per cent better guard rail Fulsome Creek trestle recently overhauled 1 bolt out on 16th mile Good line and surface at 163 ditches wanted at 165 and good ones at 167 mile 1 broken plate on 17th
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mile At Coleman flag station 1 Georgia box car loaded Good ditching at 182 D F Becham foreman address Mayfield Ga salary 5000 has 8 hands av 8 for 9 miles from 9 to 185 M P
Section 25Culverton station has nice waiting rooms Depot good and ample 1 Georgia box and flat both empty 2 bolts out on 19th mile Cut at 194 should be ditched New ties delivered at 197 Bolting good on the 20th mile Trestle at Pierces branch has about 5 per cent poor guard rail At 21 M P cut would be better for some ditching Granite Hill flag station only one car on turnout an empty Georgia flat One bolt out on 22nd mile Trestle at two mile branch has about 10 per cent poor guard rail and ties i bolt out and one broken plate on 23d mile Sparta has a good and ample depot with waiting rooms all right 3 Georgia box cars loaded and 2 empties 3 foreign loaded and 1 flat Cut at 243 wants to be ditched Turnout near 25th milepost has one foreign loaded box car one bolt out on 25th mile Ballast used on this road is a good grade of coarse gravel which is excellent for this purpose Some ditching would help the cut at 251 A fine wide bank at 260 and good ditching at 262 but narrow bank at 266 and ditching wanted at 267 Another narrow bank at 273 Geo Stapleton foreman address Sparta Ga salary 5000 has 8 hands av 8 for 9 miles from 185 to 275 mile
Section 26Cut needs ditching at 277 Glen Ford flag station has 1 loaded Georgia box car on turnout 2 broken plates on 28th mile Some ditching to be done at 282 New ties delivered at 286 and 289 Ditching wanted at 297 At Devereux Station the depot could be improved by paint but waitingrooms in good order 4 Georgia box cars loaded and 1 foreign Also 1 foreign flat loaded Good ditching at 325 but some wanted at 328 to connect with those at 33 M P New ties delivered at 332 Track in very fair line and surface for several miles Some ditching would help cuts at 333 and 336 Peevy Creek trestle in good condition Carrs Station has nice waitingrooms good and ample depot 1 Georgia box car loaded on turnout Bolting for the last ten miles very good The big clay cut at 362 is quite long and has given much trouble but they have it well cleaned and ditched now 2 bolts out and one half splice on 37th mile J L Pounds foreman address Devereux Ga salary 5000 has 8 hands av 8 for 9 miles from 275 to 37 mile post
Section 27New ties delivered at 373 Bolting very poor on the 38th mile being some 34 missing 2 to the joint at times and two joints with half splices Supervisor West promised to have this attended to at once Ditching required at 384 On spur track at 39th mile post 1 Georgia box car loaded and 1 foreign empty 18 bolts out and two half splices on 39th mile with 15 per cent poor ties Rocky Creek trestle shows about 25 per cent poor ties and guard rail but timbers good Ditches wanted at 398 mile 1 bolt out and onehalf splice on 40th mile Ditching required in cuts at 403 and 412 miles From 42nd M P a new 65lb rail is laid 1 bolt out on 43rd mile Oconee river bridge at 43 M P on stone piers and abutment Cokers Creek trestle at 438 is in good condition But 1 bolt out on 44th mile Some ditching needed at 445 Milledgeville at 453 has good and ample depot 1 light broken
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from window sashes in both white and colored waitingrooms Foreign box cars loaded 16 coal cars 1 loaded and 1 empty Georgia box loaded 4 coal and 1 flat Grade crossing Central of Georgia Railway at 461 mile has 5 missing bolts E G Beck foreman address Milledgeville Ga No 706 N Wilkerson St salary 5000 has 8 hands av 8 for 9 miles from 37th M P to 464
Section 28New ties delivered at 465 miles 1 bolt out and 1 broken splice on 47th mile Some ditching to do 471 The State Farm station at 478 has but one waitingroom quite large with one light broken in window sash as also one in the office Depot in good condition the weatherboarding being tinned over and painted The State runs this station Want ditches at 48 0 and 485 Little Fishing Creek at 49 M P has a good trestle Some ditching would help at 493 like the good ones at 494 and 496 One broken plate on 50th mile At 502 mile we come again on the old 65lb rail Big Fishing creek has bridge and trestle the latter about 5 per cent poor guard rail Ditching should be doneat 514 and 518 Trestle at 525 shows two track bolts missing Another trestle at 532 is in good condition Cut needs ditching at 535 and trestle all right at 539 mile Browns station at 54 M P has a new depot building ample for business with waitingrooms in nice order 1 bolt out and three half splices on 54th mile Ditching well done at 541 but some needed at 554 mile W H Jackson foreman address Browns Ga salary 5000 has 6 hands av 6 for 94 miles from 46 to 55 mile
Section 29Ditches badly wanted in cut at 556 and 1 bolt out on 56th mile Ditching required also at 564 with 5 bolts missing and 1 loose on the 57th mile Trestle over road crossing is good as also that at 571 Davenport Creek 3 bolts out on 58th mile Haddocks Station has good ample depot and waitingrooms well kept 7 Georgia box cars and two coal loaded as also two foreign box loaded Dine and surface should be better at 528 good ditching at 589 New plates and bolts have been put on joints at various places Commissioners Creek trestle at 605 in good condition Some ditching called for at 608 Wolfe Creek trestle and bridge at 618 are all right Cut would be better for ditching at 623 mile 1 half splice on 63rd mile New ties have been delivered at 630 631 and 633 mile James Station has good and ample depot Colored waitingroom would look better by sweeping and putting new lights in window sash 2 foreign box cars loaded and 1 empty Cut needs ditches at 643 surface and line good Thos Whitten foreman address Haddocks Ga salary 5000 has 8 hands av 7 for 9 miles from 55U to 64 mile
Section 30 6 bolts missing on 65th mile good ditches at 658 and 5 bolts out on 66th mile Good ditching again at 663 line and surface needs attention at 667 On 67th mile 1 broken angle plate and 2 bolts out on 68th Cut s ould be ditched at 687 and two bolts missing on 69th mile Bank well widened at 693 Ditches wanted at 696 and 705 mile with 2 bolts out on 7lst Good ditches at 715 but needed at 717 and 719 Overhead crossing central of Georgia Railway about 724 good ditching at 735 and new ties delivered at 736 W M Simmerson foreman address Robertsville Ga salary
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5000 has 8 hands av 8 for 9 miles from 64 to 74 M P About 745 this branch connects with Central of Georgia Railway and uses track about four miles into Macon All freight is transferred to them No flagmen on passenger trains as the baggagemen act when necessary With full gangs new ties well distributed and generally good roadbed this branch will probably be kept in fine condition
Yours truly
M C Kollock Inspector
The following report covers the second inspection of the Columbus Division of the Southern Railway Company made by Inspector Kollock from which it will be noted that a great improvement over the condition of said line when first inspected had been made
Atlanta Ga October 24th 1908
Hon S G McLendon Chairman
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir Second inspection Columbus Division Southern Railway Georgia Midland and Gulf has just been made between Columbus and McDonough Columbus Union Depot in good condition Upper freight house and office small and need paint Lower freight house ample and in fair condition Not many cars on the yard From the 98th mile post Columbus with Roadmaster
J M Horton on section gang lever car and at times on foot The crossing of the Columbus street railway has been much improved and is now in fair condition On the 96th mile some 10 per cent new ties would be of benefit and at 948 line and surface should be better 10 bolts out and two loose on the 95th mile to 94 mile post Nut lock would help to tighten these bolts and make better joints J J McClung foreman address Columbus Ga salary 5500 has 6 hands av 4 for three miles of main line and yard This section is 12 A ends at 94 M P
Section 12Trestle at 932 has new deck bridge ties and guard rail Timbers also good Poor ties on this mile Aver 15 per cent as likewise on the 93rd mile with 8 bolts out and 1 loose Gentian is a flag station near 92 M P On 92nd mile 2 bolts out and 20 per cent poor ties Trestle has same poor guard rail as in November last aver about 40 per cent poor Trestle at 908 has 40 per cent poor ties and guard rail timbers 10 per cent off Cuts have been well ditched and much improved 3 bolts out and 1 loose on 91st mile with 1 loose on 90th Flat Rock branch trestle needs 50 per cent better ties and guard rail The new timber reported as delivered on 1st inspection has not been put in but Roadmaster hopes to have bridge gang there in two weeks Good gravel ballast used at 884 Frog old and worn at 882 One bolt out on this mile instead of 24 as formerly reported Flat Rock is a flag station at 877 At 872 trestle about 30 feet long has 20 per cent guard rail and ties 1 bolt out and 3 loose on 88th mile Line and surface should be better at 868 To 865 mile the rail used is 56 lb where the change is made to 75 lb Came
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gie 1895 This is the end of Section 12 L J Leats foreman address Gentian Ga salary 4500 has 4 hands av 3 but last year had 4 for 7 miles
Section No 11Bull Creek trestle at 864 has new ties but needs 20 per cent better guard rail On this mile 25 per cent poor ties and 40 bolts out only two to the joint in many places This is on the relay rail from Macon Division which requires new bolts as the old ones are often unfit to be used The new ones arrived about two weeks ago and will be put in at once At 859 the long trestle has good deck A few new ties distributed at 856 2 bolts out and 3 loose on 86 mile and 25 per cent poor ties Section gang bedding new ties At Midland Station colored waitingroom needs sweeping Depot building in good repair 1 foreign coal car empty New ties delivered 7 bolts out on this mile with 15 out and 3 loose on 84th Line and surface needed at 835 5 bolts out and 2 loose on 83rd On 82nd some 263 bolts out only two to the points and same on 81st and 80th These new bolts ordered three months ago and only lately arrived Mem In November 1907 this 75lb rail was laid 22 miles and since then 58 has been added making 8 miles At Ellerslie Station colored waitingroom has 1 broken light in window sash The depot building is well painted and ample for the business 1 foreign empty box car at station At 793 bolts in for about of a mile Section ends at 790 M P T A Grant foreman address Midland Ga salary 4500 has 4 hands av 3 for 7 miles
Section 10At 785 mile the 75lb rail ends and we find the 56lb again used At 784 trestle has new ties and guardrail 2 bolts out on 78th mile and trestle good at 775 mile 3 bolts out on 76th mile At Waverly Hall waitingroom in nice order depot well painted and ample with grounds nicely cleaned 3 foreign cars loaded on turnout Trestle at Mulberry Creek almost new 15 per cent poor ties on 73rd mile 3 bolts and 1 loose Trestle at 715 is in good condition J D Wallace foreman address Waverly Hall Salary 4500 has 3 hands av 2 same last lear for 7 miles Roadmaster Horton returned to Columbus
Section 9On 72nd mile some poor ties average about 15 per cent with 3 bolts out and 3 loose Trestles at 709 707 706 and 702 are good the last two being on piles 20 per cent poor ties 9 bolts out and 3 loose on 7ls1j mile Curves need more elevation on this mile At Oak Mountain Station the waitingrooms are very dirty on account of not being used at this season of the year and no agent is there Building needs paint 9 bolts out and 3 loose on the 71st mile Another crossing of Mulberry Creek is at 697 having iron girder span on rock abutments Short trestle at 693 and girder span crossing of Mulberry Creek again 8 bolts out and 1 loose on 70th mile Trestle at 689 and 686 in good order as also those at 684 and 682 8 bolts out and 2 loose on 69th mile Some poor ties on 68th mile 13 bolts out 8 near small trestle and 1 loose Two small trestles at 677 and 672 in good condition as also at 669 and 667 on piles Surfacing needed at 662 Mulberry Creek trestle all right at 661 Poor line and surface at 66 mile post with 7 bolts out on the mile 2 bolts out and two loose to the 65th mile post At Shiloh
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station colored waitingroom dirty building does not need painting and appears to be ample for the business 2 foreign box cars empty and 1 coal car
1 Southern box loaded 7 bolts out and two loose D A Grant foreman address Shiloh Ga salary 5000 has 4 hands av 2 y2 for 7 miles
Section 814 bolts out and two loose on 63d mile New ties and guard rail on trestle 618 cuts at 617 and 613 need ditches 15 per cent poor ties 2 bolts out and one loose to 61st M P Tunnel on 61st mile 350 feet long is all right 30 per cent guard rail needed on the trestle at 604 with 5 bolts out and one loose on the mile New ties delivered at 599 30 per cent poor guard rail on trestle at 593 andy 3 bolts out to 59th M P Very poor guard rail on trestle at 572 only about 25 per cent is good 10 per cent poor ties to 57th mile Cut needs ditching at 565 mile B H Mills foreman address Shiloh Ga salary 4500 has three hands av 2 for 8 miles
Section 7Poor line and surface at 563 Supervisor Smith with me balance of trip At Warm Springs Station waitingrooms nice and clean depot well painted and ample Bank at 542 should be widened 15 per cent poor ties to 54th M P Coal Creek trestle needs better guard rails and ties 3 bolts out on this mile Trestle at 528 has new timber delivered Good trestle at 519 Raleigh Station building in good condition Three foreign box cars loaded on turnout Cut should be ditched at 518 good trestle at 511 and 4 bolts out to 51st M P Cane Creek pile trestle needsi 10 per cent better guard rail and same for that at 505 But two bolts out to 50 M P Trestle all right at 492 and no missing bolts on this mile but 6 out to 48 M P D T E Gilmore foreman address Warm Springs salary 4500 has 6 hands av 4 for 8 miles
Section 6Guard rail and ties on trestle 478 about 30 per Cent poor and line and surface should be better M7 B railroad crossing needs two bolts 6 bolts out to 47 M P At Woodbury Station depot needs painting Colored waitingroom 3 lights in window sashes broken 2 foreign box cars loaded 3 empty as likewise 2 coal cars A B A crossing is new Line and surface bad at 466 and 9 bolts out to 46th M P 3 bolts missing to 45 M P and 7 out to 44 M P Flint river iron bridge on stone piers The trestle approaches have 20 per cent poor guard rail and ties Small trestle at 431 all right 30 per cent poor ties on this mile At 425 and 422 we note good trestles 5 bolts out to 42d M P Molena Station colored waitingroom is dirty and has two broken lights in the window sashes Paint would improve 1 foreign box car empty and 4 loaded 3 bolts missing to the 41st and same to 40th M Ps J F Key foreman address Molena Ga salary 4500 has 4 hands av 3 for 8 miles
Section 510 per cent poor ties 3 bolts out and one loose to 39th M P At Neal Station waitingroom in good condition as also depot building which is ample 1 foreign box car loaded at Station 4 bolts out on 38th and same on 37th with some poor ties 2 bolts out to 38th M P At Concord good waitingrooms and depot building 6 foreign box cars loaded and 1 empty 5 bolts out to 33d M P and same number to 32d J M Henderson foreman address Concord Ga salary 4500 has two hands av 2 for 3 miles
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Section 4 3 bolts out to 31st M P At Jolly Station no waitingrooms 4 bolts out and 1 loose to 30th 1 to 29th and 3 to 28th Cut needs ditching at 278 mile 8 bolts missing and 1 loose to 27th M P Crossing of E T V ia R R at Williamson is fairly good Waitingrooms in nice condition and station building well painted is ample 4 foreign box cars loaded 1 flat and 1 coal 2 bolts out and one loose to the 26th M P and same to 25th Few new ties distributed at 243 10 per cent poor ones in roadbed and 2 bolts out to the 24th M P D T Whaley foreman address Williamson salary 4500 has 3 hands av 3 for 8 miles
Section 3 On 24th 6 bolts out 6 on 23d and one loose Central of Georgia Railway Crossings are fairly good Union Depot at Griffin in good order maintained by Central of Georgia Railway 1 bolt out on 18th 3 on 17th mile J W Leats foreman address Griffin Ga salary 5000 has 3 hands av 3 for 8 miles
Section 215th per cent poor ties on 16th mile some ditching being done at 149 mile Change from 56lb rail to 65lb at 14 M P Trestles at 129 and 121 in good condition Cut needs ditching at 118 Frame trestle pile foundation at 113 has poor guard rail about 10 per cent Towaliga Creek 60 feet span 5 feet plate girders on stone piers at 97 mile Some poor ties and
narrow bank at 94 Thin ballast at 9 M P Cut needs ditching at 86 mile
and 2 bolts out to 8 M P A Roan foreman address Experiment Station salary 4500 has 3 hands av 3 for 8 miles
Section 1Ditches needed in cut at 78 miles Trestle at 74 in good order No notes made beyond this point on account of dark but on 1st inspection this
section No 1 showed up in good condition and same foreman is in charge R
R Roan foreman address Greenwood Ga salary 4500 has 3 hands av 3 for 8 miles v
MemoPassenger trains are to carry flagmen but no train porter
M C Kollock Inspector
The following report of Inspector Lamb covers the lines Line Railway from Cordele Ga to Savannah Ga
of the Seaboard Air
Hon S G McLendon
Thomasville Ga December 12 1908
Chairman Railroad Commission
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir I beg to submit to you the following report of inspection of the A L Ry from Cordele to Savannah a distance of 150 miles I have cranked and walked over this piece of road and made a very careful inspecon I find that a great deal of work has been done on this track in the way of putting in crossties surfacing lining and ditching and I consider the track in a safe good physical condition
The bridges are good They have taken out a great many wooded culverts and put in iron pipes in place of them The joints are full bolted and tight and no broken angle bars
The track from Meldrim to Savannah has been surfaced with clinkers The balance of the track is principally put up on dirt
The track is laid with 60lb rail 82 miles 63lb rail 49 miles 70lb rail 14 miles
The waitingrooms at stations as a rule are very filthy and in some of these waitingrooms I find baggage and express piled away The white waitingroom at Grovedale had a large coop of chickens stored in it and supposed to be express Scarcely any of the depots are supplied with water closets I will mention some of them Claxton Lyons Daisy Grovedale Ellabelle and Meldrim
I have examined the passenger trains on this line of road and I see no room for criticism as to the comfort of them All the crews pay close attention to their work and have the number of trainmen on the cars required
Location of Cabs
S A L 13414 empty at Gibbs Spur
G S F 2280 empty at Gibbs Spur
S A L 11131 loaded Listonia
S A L 55340 loaded at Listonia
S A L 7925 55529 loaded at Gibbs
S A L 44591 empty at Listonia
S A L 10243 1583 10477 43325 loaded at Seville
S A L 136057 loaded at 180 mile post
S A L 15711 empty at 180 mile post
S A L 18623 C7S 11369 M O N 18764 loaded at Pitts
L N 93407 C N O T P 14694 I C 22686 loaded Rochelle
B O 73895 L at Kramer
A C L 32956 S A L 2247 loaded at Abbeville
L N 92220 S A L 18098 S A L 2536 8 A L 13769 loaded at Abbeville
St L P P 120139 A C L 2031 S A L 25898 L S A L 13410 E A B A 20950 E G S 2195 loaded Southern 37074 loaded Wabash 2162 loaded S A L 13591 loaded at Helena
G S F 6569 loaded at Erick
S A L 17223 empty at Alamo
G S F 2703 loaded at Stucky Southern 34450 loaded G S F 3258
I C 18492 loaded at Glenwood
S A L 49390 S A L 43389 S A L 49452 S A L 49366 S A L 45105 at Ocmulgee Camp cars R D 31636 A B A 6149 L N 45123 loaded Southern 13495 empty at Vidalia
N C St L 11375 empty S A L 18635 loaded G S F 4549 loaded Georgia 5048 loaded N C St L 11212 loaded at Lyons
S A L 17599 loaded at Ohoopee S A L 1470 empty at Reaker
S A L 18077 loaded at Penbrook
L N 95574 loaded S A L 6237 loaded at 280 mile post
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C S 22101 S A L 15030 loaded at Lanier
Georgia 6166 loaded at Ellabelle
S A L 28245 loaded 26255 loaded 15646 loaded 13119 loaded C of Ga 9378 C of Ga 1022 at Stepson Spur
S A L 14104 S A L 14113 S A L 42026 loaded at Cuyler
G S F 4778 loaded at Meldrim S A L 121067 loaded S A L 121648 loaded at Ottawa
S A L 5079 S A L 25209 loaded at Williams
Location and Pay of Section Gangs
Section 23 8 miles foreman J B Quarterbaum Cordele 5000 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 24 9 miles foreman T Mimick Seville 4600 laborers at 90c per day
Section 25 9 miles foreman G W Lovett Rochelle 4600 laborers 4 at 90c per day
Section 26 7 miles foreman G W Morris Abbeville 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 27 9 miles foreman J L Miller Pyne 4600 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 28 8 miles foreman C L Jamerson Mallory 4600 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 29 7 miles foreman G W Hightower Helena 4600 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 30 8 miles foreihan C G Waters Erick 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 31 8 miles C B Blizard Alamo 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 32 8 miles foreman H R Freeman Glenwood 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 33 8 miles foreman E Legott Higgston 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 34 8 miles foreman M C Sutton Vidalia 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 35 8 miles foreman J A Browning Thorpe 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 36 8 miles foreman J J Lynn Collins 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 37 8 miles foreman J L Lynn Bellville 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 38 8 miles foreman N P Gizmelait Daisy 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 39 9 miles foreman L G Manly Grovedale 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 40 8 miles foreman J H Persell Pembroke 4600 laborers 5 at 90c per day
Section 41 foreman E J Persell Ellabelle 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
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Section 42 8 miles foreman G R Baker Meldrim 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 43 8 miles foreman J F Harn Savannah 4600 laborers 5 90c per day
Section 17 Shvannah yard C W Barber and L H Fain 6500 and 5000 laborers 25 at 100 per day
Section 77 Savannah yard C Overstreet Savannah 6500 laborers 12 100 per day
Bridge Gang No 2 W J Jones 7500 at Glen wood Ga laborers 1 at 225 3 at 140 4 at 115 1 at 75c
Extra Gang No 1 foreman D C Vaughn 6500 Bellville laborers 30 at 100 per day
Respectfully submitted
J F Lamb Inspector
The following report of Inspector Lamb covers the line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad from Thomasville to Waycross Waycross to Folkston and from Folkston to Jesup Ga In the economy of space the tabulated statement as to the number and pay of section gangs and number of cars at stations etc is omitited from this report but such information is filed with every inspection report
Thomasville Ga December 9 1909
Hon S G McLendon
Chairman Railroad Commission Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir I beg to submit to you the following report of inspection of the A C L Ry from Thomasville to Waycross Waycross to Folkston and from Folkston to Jesup
I will state that the physical condition of this road is very good There has been quite an improvement made in the surface and line They have put a great many crossties which make the track perfectly safe All joints are full bolts and seam tight Andthere has been more improvement made in their ditching and roadbed than has been done in several years in fact there has been more work done the last twelve months than they have done before in two years altogether
The depots are all in good condition waitingrooms very well kept The weighing scales are in good order Therefore I see no room for criticism on the general condition of this part of the road
I find on this piece of road about 200000 crossties in piles along the side of the road Some of these ties have been cut at least two years And of course the ties at the bottom of these piles are decaying
Yours very truly
J F Lamb Inspector

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Tiie following report of Inspector Lamb covers reinspection of the line of the Southern Railway between Macon and Jesup Georgia from which it will be noted that much improvement had been made on said line since the first report of inspection
Thomasville Ga November 28 1908
Hon S G McLendon
Chairman of Railroad Commission
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir I beg to submit to you the report of inspection of the Southern Railway from Macon to Jesup a distance of 141 miles
The physical conditions of this track are very good A great deal of improvement has been made on the track in the last twelve months There are no missing bolts in the joints and the crossties are generally very goojji There has been a great deal of improvement made on the roadbed especially in the ditches and cuts The banks have been strengthened and all ditches well cleaned The bridges are in good condition and I see no room for criticism on this piece of road except the waterclosets
The station at Eastman which is at a junction point with the Wrightsville and Tennille Ry has no watercloset and makes it very bad for the public
These roads should be required to put up waterclosets for the convenience of the public
There are no water closets at Chauncey Pinegrove Baxley and the closet at Lumber City is in very bad condition really not fit for the public to use Also no closets at Helena junction point with the Southern and S A L Ry
Location of Section Gangs
Section 44J J Moore foreman Macon Ga 2 miles Macon yard 5800 laborers 6 rate 90c per day
Section 45J C Growder Macon yard 2 miles 5000 laborers 6 90c per day
Section 46W A Nicholson Macon Ga 7 miles 5000 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 47L F Joiner Bullard Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 48L P McCarther 6 miles 4500 Adams Park laborers 3 90c per day
Section 49R W Edwards West Lake 6 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 50V L Jenkins foreman 6 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 51W A Marchman Cochran Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 52J L Conoly Empire Ga 7 miles 5000 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 53R D Higgins Gresston Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 54H J Strickland Eastman Ga 7 miles 5000 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 55B M Cook Chauncey Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
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Section 56E D Thompson Helena Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 57J J Harper Scotland Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 58A B Rainwater Towns Ga 7 miles 5000 laborers 2 90c per day
Section 59J F Singletary Lumber City 7 miles 5000 laborers 3 rate 90c per day
Section 60H D Whitting Hazlehurst 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 61A L Brown Graham Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 62H J Pace Baxley Ga 7 miles 5000 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 63Walter Tyre Baxley Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 64D I Copeland Surreney Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 65H A Crandle Odum Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 2 90c per day
Section 66C D Lane Odum Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 67J R Gunn Jesup Ga 7 miles 4500 laborers 3 90c per day
Bridge Gang 45 foreman J H Asken Stockbridge Ga 7150 laborers 1 160 2 at 145 2 at 135 3 at 125 1 at 110 1 at 85c 1 at 200 1 at 220
Location of Cabs at Stations
Southern 13401 135749 loaded at Philips Ga
Southern 4071 407946 28 150 322 camp cars at Odum Ga
Southern 134159 35885 loaded at Ettrick Ga
Southern 14566 34299 135990 N Y St L 45112 at West Lake
Southern 511994 A C L 3861 A B A 100045 C of G 10309 loaded at Anslie Ga
Southern 131609 loaded at Colley Ga
Southern 106306 105108 105939 66979 loaded at Cochran Ga
Southern 137727 30902 31541 16456 empty at Cochran
A C L 29421 A W 22722 S A L 13009 P R R 91694 Southern 97563 Southern 16446 L S M S 62604 Southern 15411 Southern 74690 loaded at to be forwarded at Cochran Ga
M O 18672 Southern 70599 Southern 74492 Southern 96952 Southern 76666 C N O T P 18819 C N O T P 18254 loaded at Cochran received
W T 352 loaded at Empire Ga
Southern 36141 loaded at Dubois Ga Southern 85308 empty at Dubois
Southern 34951 Southern 391 Southern 34377 Southern 130085 Southern 25562 Southern 20366 Southern 9926 L Y 61760 loaded at Eastman Ga
Southern 37024 Southern 48070 Southern 14083 loaded at Chauncey Ga
Southern 36690 Southern 50032 empty at Suomi Ga
M P 828 S A L 17580 loaded at Achord Ga
Southern 13294 Southern 51636 14447 67860 empty at Achord
Southern 50107 504640 empty at Helena Ga
Southern 5533 A C L 15187 Southern 8127 Southern 17262 42218 loaded at Helena Ga
Southern 13695 33772 137284 loaded at Scotland Ga
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Southern 131855 Southern 15254 empty at Scotland Ga
Southern 36587 Southern 26359 loaded at Towns Ga
29 cars on yard at Lumber City 16 loaded balance empty
18 cars in yard at Hazlehurst 6 empty and 12 loaded
5 empty cars at Graham Ga
The following report of Inspector Lamb covers reinspection of the A B A R R between Thomasville and Oglethorpe Ga
Thomasville Ga December 30 1908
Hon S G McLendon
Chairman of Railroad Commission
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir I beg to submit to you the following report of inspection of the A B A Ry from Thomasville to Oglethorpe
I am pleased to say this track has been improved very much since my inspection last December in all its conditions The joints are all full bolted and tight The surface and line is good The crossties I consider are passed an average in their condition The bridges and culverts are very good
In the last twelve months they have driven about 3000 piling and renewed the tops of the trestles which makes them good
All the 50lb rail that was in the track between Thomasville and Fitzgerald has been removed and relaid with 60lb rail which has made Quite an improvement in the track
They have made considerable improvements in their drainage also strengthened their roadbeds on the fills
I have no criticism to make on this track but think they should be congratulated on the improvements they have made in the past few months
The ballast of this track is nothing more than the natural soil
The depots are all in good condition except Cordele This place is a junction point of several roads The waitingrooms are very filthy The closets are in a terrible condition both white and colored
Yours very truly
J F Lamb Inspector
The following report of Inspector Lamb covers reinspection of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad between Savannah and Waycross Ga
Thomasville Ga November 14 1908
Hon S G McLendon
Chairman of Railroad Commission
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir I beg to submit to you the following report of inspection of tracks of the A C L Ry from Savannah to Waycross
The physical conditions of the track from Savannah to Waycross have been very much improved since my inspection of last January All the missing bolts and defective crossties have been replaced The surface and line have also been improved There has been a great deal of work done on the roadbed in
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the way of cleaning out ditches and strengthening roadbed
The depots are all in gooti condition and supplied with heating stoves and fireplaces The1 weighing scales are in good order
The ballast of this track is of clinkers and gravel The track from Savannah to Jesup is laid with 85lb rail From Waycross to Jesup with 75lb rail
Section Gangs Located as Follows
Section 14Foreman D C Leggett Savannah Ga yard rate 5000 per month laborers 6 100 per day
Section 19Foreman C P Cone Savannah Ga yard rate 5000 per month laborers 6 100 per day
Section 20Foreman J W Frohburg Savannah Ga yard 5500 laborers 7 100 per day
Section 21Foreman G R Harvey Savannah yard 5000 laborers 5 100 per day
Section 22Foreman A H Gordan Savannah Ga 5000 8 miles laborers 5 100 per day
Section 23Foreman Henry Turner Burroughs Ga 8 miles 5000 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 24Foreman W R Martin Fleming Ga 8 miles 5000 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 25Foreman W B King McIntosh Ga 8 miles 5000 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 26Foreman G W Sharp Walthourville Ga 8 miles 5000 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 27Foreman R L Foster Ludowici Ga 8 miles 5000 laborers 4 rate 90c per day
Section 28Foreman W W McDaniel Doctortown 5000 8 miles laborers 4 90c per day
Section 29Foreman G P Sweat Jesup Ga 7 miles 5000 laborers 6 100 per day Jesup yard
Section 30Foreman J B Mills Screven Ga 8 miles 5000 laborers 3 90c per day
Section 31Foreman L G Hall Patterson Ga 8 miles 5000 laborers 4 90c per day
Section 32Foreman J F Ratliff Blackshear 8 miles 5000 laborers 3r 90c per day
Section 33Foreman P W Hodges Blackshear 8 miles 5000 laborers 3 90c per day
Bridge Gang 504Foreman T F Chapman Ludowici 7500 laborers 7r 125 apprentice 1 175 cook 1 80c per day
Bridge Gang 505Foreman B H Carter Jesup 7300 laborers 7 125 apprentice 175 cook 1 80c per day
Location of Cabs on Sidings
A C L car No 17888 loaded to be forwarded at 7 mile post
A C L car No 30039 loaded to be forwarded mile post 10
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A C L car No 23448 loaded to be forwarded Way Station
A C L car No 2931 broken down at McIntosh loaded with phosphate
A C L car No 23751 loaded to be forwarded at McIntosh
A C L car No 14433 3952 loaded to be forwarded at Walls Mill
A C L car No 27617 empty at Fleming
A C L car No 27101 26703 23325 loaded to be forwarded Dales Mill
A C L car No 26753 27928 loaded at Goattee Co mill 16 mile post
A C L car No 26741 Walthourville to be forwarded
A C L car No 60043 60044 70261 camp cars at Ludowici
A C L car No 1484 1725 3894 loaded with company material
A C L cars No 1319 60078 600777 camp cars at Doctortown
A C L cars No 32364 5517 5961 8145 25616 24971 27573 20647 loaded to be forwarded to Doctortown
A C L cars No 2540 received loaded 15708 empty at Doctortown
A C L car No 22728 loaded to be forwarded at Screven
A C L cars No 20768 25172 empty at Blackshear
A C L car No 30871 loaded received at Blackshear
A C L cars No 3229 21604 A B A 20993 loaded at Blackshear to be forwarded
A C L cars No 5682 17542 empty at McCullough
A C L car No 14187 loaded to be forwarded to Slover
A C L car No 5504 loaded received at Slover
A C L car No 24952 empty at Slover
Yours truly
J F Lamb Inspector
SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORTS
The following special reports were made by direction of the Commission in order to obtain full information relative to the matters referred to by said reports the inspections being prompted by complaints received in this office or were made upon the Commissions own initiative
Thomasville Ga November 14 1908
Hon S G McLendon
Chairman of Railroad Commission
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir I beg to submit to you the following inspection of passenger trains A C L Ry
A C L train 85 from Waycross to Thomasville Train 82 from Thomasville to Waycross Train 58 from Waycross to Savannah Train 21 from Savannah to Waycross Train 58 from Waycross to Jesup Train 58 from Thomasville to Waycross Train 80 from Thomasville to Waycross
The cars on above trains are clean and neatly kept All supplied with the required number of crews Conductors flagmen baggage masters and porters
Conductors attend strictly to the care of their passengers
Yours very truly
J F Lamb Inspector
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Thomasville Ga November 17 1908
Hon S G McLendon
Chaieman oy Railroad Commission
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir By your instructions of October 17th I have been to Lanier Ga Bryan county on the S A L Ry to investigate the needs of a depot and agent of that place From my investigation I consider that these people are entitled to a depot and station agent I would recommend a depot of the S A L No 3 pattern which will cost about 110000
I am sending you a rough sketch of a map which will show you very plainly the location of fifty families which live within three miles of Lanier
You will notice the first seven names have no numbers opposite their names They are people who live right near the station and the balance of the fifty names are people who live within a quarter of a mile and three miles of the station The numbers on the map will show you about the location where the people live They are all substantial farmers This map does not show any negroes or any tenant people but there are about as many negroes as whites This is a good farming section This place has nothing but an old box car set out on the side track for unloading freight and passengers to stop in while waiting for trains There are no doors to this box car and usually it is very filthy
There are on an average from one to three passengers that get off and on each train per day They have four passenger trains per day that stop at this place Two of them after night which makes it very bad for the passengers who are waiting with no depot or any accommodations
Hope this will give you the desired information asked for
Yours very truly
J F Lamb Inspector
Atlanta Ga November 9th 1908
Hon S G McLendon
Chairman Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Dear Sir Orders to investigate as to the cause of the wreck on the Southern Railway near Powder Springs took me there Saturday morning The Cincinnati train was wrecked at 550 p m on the 4th instant so that some sixty hours had elapsed ere I arrived at the place everything cleared away and the extra gang lining and surfacing the newly laid track Powder Springs is a mile and a half beyond the scene of the wreck so inspection was made on foot from said station back to Austell a distance of 49 miles
North Switch at 1298 mile in good order and has set of new switch ties Depot is a good one and ample The waitingrooms nicely kept Cars at station 2 Southern coal and one box loaded 1 box empty Of foreign 1 box car empty and one loaded Rail used is 80lb No 251 Maryland of October 99 At 1301 switch has two bolts out of tie bar Track at 1304 should have better surface and ditching wanted at 1309 through cut 1 bolt out and 1 loose
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on 131st mile Ties generally good Ties marked by the wheels show where train left the track on straight line 270 feet north of a curve Supervisor W E Smith address Austell Ga has charge of this Division Stated he could not account for the derailment as track was in good condition Just 13 feet south of point where wheels left the rails a cross tie shows where it was struck by a piece of iron in middle of the track Diningcar day coach combination and mail coach wrecked Sleeper the only one staid on the rails Engine was pulled off but did not leave the ties No one seriously injured At 13162 ties 10 per cent poor line and surface needed Trestle at 1317 about 80 feet long and 7 ft high has good timbers Good ditching at 1318 Ties fair 20 bolts out and two loose on the 132nd mile When inspected in January last this mile had but one missing bolt They are broken or dropped out but each joint still has three bolts Section foreman with three men at 132nd mile post bedding new ties At 1325 trestle about 40 feet long has 25 per cent poor guard rail ties and timbers are good Ditching well done at 1327 One outer plate broken slight at 13277 on curve left near road crossing Good ditching and back newly widened near 132 mile 13 bolts out on this mile in January 6 out At 1331 both plates broken at the joint These are slight cracks at the bolt hole but may become worse At 1332 new ties distributed for about 300 feet 25 per cent poor in track Trestle over Sweet Water Creek has good ties and guard rail Iron bridge on stone piers Bridge timber delivered and good ditching at 1335 New ties distributed 20 per cent poor on roadbed and good ditching at 134 M P 10 bolts out on 134th mile 5 out in January last J A McCain foreman has 3 hands allowed 6 for 6 miles to 134th mile post At 1343 bolt out and tie bar of N switch Near frog of same 2 broken plates on same point 4 bolts out to 1347 Austell Station waitingrooms well kept Depot in good condition and ample Cars on side tracks 1 Southern flat empty and one loaded 3 box cars loaded and two shanty cars empty 1 foreign box loaded and two empty No flagman seen on passenger trains
Yours truly
M C Kollock Inspector
Hon S G McLendon
Chairman Railroad Commission Atlanta Ga
Atlanta Ga February 26th 1908 of Georgia
Dear Sir As per your instructions an investigation Was made this day of the wreck on 24th inst 230 A M of passenger train No 14 Fast Florida Limited Southern Railway Macon Division This occurred about 1 miles south of Cork Station at 2084 mile Three mail clerks and express messenger injured but nobody killed
Inspection on foot from 20685 mile Cork was made and track found in very fair condition Rail used is 75lb Carnegie Steel Co Ltd E T 795 To the 27th M P 2 bolts out and 11 on the 208th mile From this point 4 bolts missing to the wreck Ties in good condition good banks and cuts well ditched Line and surface of track fair The wrecked cars had all been lifted and

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hauled back to Cork by 9 a m todaythey showed up badly damaged Three Pullman cars remained on the rails intactthe fourth Normandy had front truck off only The firstclass coach and baggage with colored compartment were badly shaken and skewed across the track The express mail and deadhead baggage cars turned over on the twelvefoot embankment and landed in the public road on left hand side Tender turned bottom upwards on same side of the bank The trailer and back driving wheels of the engine left the rails but not damaged The deadhead baggage car seems to have caused the derailment by a broken brakebeam which tore up the track and broke many of the ties in half These did not show indication of rot or otherwise objectionable The accident was on a 3 foot curve to left about 700 feet long with 400 feet piece of tangent between it and a 6 foot curve to right Roadmaster J M Biddie was present at this investigation and we afterwards inspected the track to about the 2095 mile towards Macon Track in very fair line and surface good ties and standard roadbed A few bolts where the nuts had been broken off by deep flange of a wheel On the 210th mile we noticed the brick wall at lower side of a large iron drain pipe has been washed out Orders were given to look after these repairs at once Track was gauged and found to bev 4gi2 inches on straight line and 49 inches on curves to prevent binding
Respectfully
M C Kollock Inspector
OPINIONS of SPECIAL ATTORNEY
CLOSING TICKET OFFICES BEFORE ARRIVAL OF TRAINS
Railboad Commission of Geobgia
Office of Special Attobney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
July 13 1908
Railboad Commission of Geobgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen Your letter of the 2nd instant enclosing copy of letter from Mr John D Pope in which he wishes to know what is the legal course for a ticket agent to pursue when a passenger asks for a ticket after the arrival of a train at a way station came duly to hand
It is the duty of railroad companies to keep their ticket offices open for the sale of tickets for a reasonable time before the departure of trains from all stations and it is the duty of passengers to use proper diligence to supply themselves with tickets before getting upon trains
Central R R Banking Co v Strickland 90 Georgia 562
Under a former rule of this Commission it was provided that offices at way stations might he closed one minute befor the arrival of trains and this rule was approved by our Supreme Court Railroad companies have a right to make a reasonable rule upon this subject and in my opinion a rule providing that passengers shall purchase their tickets before the arrival of trains would be reasonable at way stations where agents have other duties to perform In order to prevent friction between the public and railroad companies it would be well I think for the Commission to promulgate a rule providing that passengers shall purchase their tickets before the arrival of trains at way stations Such a rule would he just and reasonable both towards the railroad companies and the traveling public
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission

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JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION OVER COTTON COMPRESS COMPANIES
James K Hines
Railboad Commission of Geoegia Office of Special Attobney to Commission Atlanta
Special Attorney
Railboad Commission of Geobgia Atlanta Ga
July 18 1908
Gentlemen In response to your request for my opinion upon the question What are your jurisdiction and powers over cotton compress companies I submit what follows as my opinion on that subject
This involves the construction of so much of the Act of August 22nd 1907 which enlarged the jurisdiction and powers of the Railroad Commission as is applicable to this particular subject The title of this Act is An Act to increase the membership of the Railroad Commission of Georgia to extend its powers and jurisdiction over docks and wharves terminal companies cotton compress companies corporations or persons owning leasing or operating railway terminals or terminal stations over telephone or telegraphic companies or corporations or persons owning leasing or operating any public telephone service in this State and over street railroads and street railroad corporations companies or persons owning leasing or operating street railroads in this State over gas and electric light and power companies corporations or persons owning leasing or operating public gas plants electric light and power plants furnishing power to the public etc
Section 5 of this Act provides that the powers and duties heretofore conferred by law upon the Railroad Commission are hereby extended and enlarged so that its authority and control shall extend to street railroads and street railroad corporations companies or persons owning leasing or operating street railroads in this State over docks and wharves and corporations companies or persons owning leasing or operating fthe same over terminals or terminal stations and corporations companies or persons owning leasing or operating such cotton compress corporations or associations and persons or companies owning leasing or operating the same etc
Clearly by this Act the powers and duties which before its passage had been conferred by law upon the Railroad Commission were extended to cotton compress corporations and to all persons owning leasing or operating cotton compresses
Now what were the powers and duties which had been conferred by law upon the Railroad Commission prior to August 22nd 1907
1 The Commissioners were required to make reasonable and just freight and passenger rates to be observed by all railroad companies doing business in this State
2 They were required to make reasonable and just rules and regulations to be observed by all railroad companies doing business in this State as to charges at any and all points for the necessary handling and delivery of freight
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3 They were required to make such just and reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary for preventing unjust discriminations in the transportation of freight and passengers on the railroads in this State
4 They were required to make for each of the railroad corporations doing business in this State as soon as practicable a schedule of just and reasonable rates of charges for transportation of passengers freights and cars on each of said railroads
These duties and powers were embraced in the original act creating the Railroad Commission They were of force on August 22nd 1907 and are found in the
Civil Code Secs 2189 and 2190
This Commission has the power and it is its duty to make reasonable and just rates to be observed by all cotton compress companies doing business in this State for compressing cotton to make reasonable and just rules and regulations to be observed by all cotton compress companies doing business in this State as to charges for the receiving handling and delivery of cotton to make such just and reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary for preventing unjust discriminations in the compressing handling and transportation of cotton and to make for each cotton compress doing business in this State as soon as practicable a schedule of just and reasonable rates of charges for compressing and handling cotton
If the Railroad Commission has not got these powers over cotton compress companies and persons owning leasing or operating cotton compresses then it is difficult to perceive that the Commission has any jurisdiction and supervision over cotton compress companies If the Commission cant prescribe rates for and prevent unjust discriminations by cotton compress companies what has it to do with these companies If the Commission has not this right what has it to do with these companies If the Commission has not this jurisdiction over cotton compresses it has no supervision over them at all
In addition to these general powers the Commission has some incidental powers over cotton compress companies such as the right to inspect their books to see that the rules and regulations of the Commission are observed by these companies but I do not undertake to enumerate these incidental powers This opinion refers alone to the general and fundamental powers of the Commission over companies and persons owning leasing or operating cotton compresses
Yours truly
James K Hies
Attorney for Railroad Commission
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TRANSPORTATION OP EXPLOSIVES
Railkoad Commission of Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
Railroad Commission of Georgia Atlanta Ga
August 14 1908
Gentlemen I have your letter of the 11th instant enclosing letter of King Hardware Company in which this Company claims that the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company refuses to carry for it loaded shells as freight The railroad company refuses this class of freight on the ground that it only runs mixed passenger and freight trains to the points to which the King Hardware Company wishes to ship these shells and that on its mixed passenger and freight trains explosives can not be hauled
By the common law a carrier is not bound to receive dangerous articles for transportation
Fish vs Chapman 2nd Ga 349 Johnson vs Middling R R Company 4 Exch 367 6 Cyc 367 Cal Powder Works vs R R Company 113 Cal 329 Turnell vs Pettijohn 2 Harr Del 48
So if the common law prevails in this State and if loaded shells are dangerous in their transportation then this company would be justified in refusing to transport them If they were not dangerous as contended for by the King Hardware Company then this company would be compelled to carry them
But is this the law now of force in this State This raises a very important question The Commission is vested by the Steed Act with full power and authority to make prescribe and enforce all such reasonable rules regulations and orders as may be necessary in order to compel and require the several railroad companies in this State to promptly receive receipt for forward and deliver to destination all freight of every character which may be tendered them for transportation
Ga Laws 1905 p 120
Language can not be broader The Comfhission is clothed with full power and authority to make and enforce all such reasonable rules regulations and orders as may be necessary in order to compel and require railroad companies in this State to promptly receive all freight of every character which may be tendered them for transportation All freights of every character includes all goods which may be tendered the railroad companies for transportation It seems to have been the purpose of the Legislature by this Act to change the rule of the Common Law and to clothe the Commission with power and authority to make the railroads of this State receive all freight tendered them for transportation
In pursuance of this Act the Commission adopted Storage Rule 10 which provides that whenever freight of any character proper for transportation
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whether in car load quantities or less is tendered to a railroad company at its customary place for receiving shipments and correct shipping instructions given such railroad company shall immediately receive the same and issue bills of lading therefor
Does the phrase proper for transportation in this rule exclude such freight as is dangerous to transport or does it mean that freight tendered for transportation must be properly packed and in proper shape for transportation In view of the Act upon which this rule is based which Act requires the Commission to compel the railroads to carry all freight of every character it should not be construed to exempt from its operation certain classes of freight but should he construed to require the transportation of all goods properly packed for shipment
This matter is not entirely free from doubt The King Hardware Company can test this matter by bringing a mandamus against this company to compel it to carry these loaded shells or could sue for any damage which it may have sustained by the refusal of the Company to transport this freight
The Commission can amend Storage Rule 10 so as to remove any doubt on this subject Besides the Commission can if it thinks this company has violated this rule refer the matter to the Governor for direction whether suit shall be brought under the Candler Act to enforce the penalty against this Company for disobeying this rule
I return you herein the letter of the King Hardware Co
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
TRACK SCALES
Railroad Commission oe Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
Railroad Commission of Georgia Atlanta Ga
August 14 1908
Gentlemen I have your letter of the 11th instant enclosing letter of Mr H G Shaw Madison Ga in which Mr Shaw asks you to take up the matter of having the railroads at Madison Ga put in adequate weighing facilities You ask my opinion as to what answer you shall make to Mr Shaws inquiry You are authorized by Section 6 of the Candler bill to require all common carriers to establish and maintain such public service and facilities as may be reasonable and just either by general rules or by special orders in particular cases If the public service requires weighing facilities at Madison and you find it reasonable and just to provide such facilities then you have the power
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and authority to pass an order requiring the railroads to put in these weighing facilities
I suggest that you hear this application of Mr Shaw after due notice to all parties interested and determine whether his request is reasonable and just or not
I return herein the letter of Mr Shaw
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
MAXIMUM RATES FIXED BY COMMISSION
Railroad Commission of Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
Railroad Commission of Georgia Atlanta Ga
August 17th 1908
Gentlemen I am just in receipt of your letter of the 15th instant enclosing letters from Mr G E Smith Traffic Manager of the Georgia Northern Railway Company of the 6th instant letter from Mr H C McFadden President of the Fitzgerald Ocilla Broxton Railway Company of the 4th instant and letter from Mr J S B Thompson Assistant to the President of the Southern Railway Company of the 7th instant all referring to Circular No 340
Mr Smith wishes to know the reason which prompted the Commission for increasing the rate on compressed cotton from 7 12 cents per hundred pounds to 8 12 cents per hundred pounds I am unable to give him any information on this subject and the Commission can furnish if they see fit their reason for this increase
The other two letters wish to know whether the rates for compressing cotton are maximum rates General rule No 3 of the Rules of the Commission provides that all rates fixed by the Commission are maximum rates and that any company may charge les than the prescribed maximum rate under certain conditions therein provided
These conditions are that companies subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission shall charge all persons such lesser rate for like services and that a reduction at any agency or station must be followed by a reduction of the same percentage at all other stations on its line
Whether the Commission can make a fixed rate below which public service companies can not charge is a question which I am now considering and will furnish the Commission an opinion thereon at an early date I do not go into this matter at present because your letter does not ask for such opinion
Yours truly
James K Hines
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FREE TRANSPORTATION TO WITNESSES IN CASES AGAINST RAILROADS
Railboad Commission of Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
Railroad Commission of Georgia Atlanta Ga
August 19 1908
Gentlemen Your letter of the 18th instant enclosing letter of Minter Wimberly Esq General Counsel of the M D S R R Company in which he wishes to know whether it is against the rule of the Railroad Commission to furnish transportation for witnesses in cases against other railroads to be used only to go to and return from the Court
Under the Hepburn Act a common carrier can give free transportation to witnesses attending any legal investigation in which the common carrier is interested Under this provision of the Hepburn Act which has been adopted by this Commission carriers can not grant free transportation to witnesses for other roads in legal investigations in which such carriers are not interested
I return herein letter of Mr Wimberly
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
FREE TRANSPORTATION TO FAMILIES OF EMPLOYES OF OTHER LINES
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Office of Special Attorney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
August 31 1908
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen I have your letter of the 24th instant enclosing letter of J H Merrill Esq in which he wishes to know what persons in the service of common carriers are entitled to free transportation for their families
The Hepburn Act provides that no common carrier subject to its provisions shall give any free pass except to its employes and their families its officers agents surgeon physicians and attorney at law If this provision stood alone it would be manifest that only employes in the strict sense of that term would be entitled to free transportation for their families and that the officers agents

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surgeons physicians and attorneys at law would not be entitled to free transportation for their families
But in this Act there is this provision Provided That this provision shall not be construed to prohibit the interchange of passes for the officers agents and employes of common carriers and their families
All parts of a statute must he construed together and effect be given to all its provisions if this can he done by any reasonable construction of its terms The intention of the lawmaking power must be diligently sought after If we stick to the letter of the first provision above quoted we would have Congress authorizing common carriers to give to the families of the officers agents and employes of other common carriers free passes when such corporations would be prohibited from giving free passes to the families of its own officers agents and employes This construction would be absurd
Construing both provisions together it is my opinion that common carriers can give free passes to the following families towit
1 To the families of its officers
2 To the families of its agents
3 To the families of its employes
4 Common carriers can interchange passes for the families of the officers agents and employes of other common carriers
Common carriers can not grant free passes to the families of their local surgeons physicians and attorneys at law The act seems to limit free passes to the families of their officers agents and employes
As this statute is remedial and intended to wipe out the abuses of free transportation its provisions can not be extended by implication or construction
I return you herein the letter of Mr Merrill
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF OVERCHARGE
CLAIMS
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Office of Special Attorney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
October 20 1908
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen In Re Claim of L H Warlick
I have your letter of the 17th instant enclosing proposed order in the above matter in which you ask my opinion on your authority to pass orders requiring railroads to pay overcharges to shippers
I do not think you have power to pass such orders In my opinion a railroad company would not subject itself to the penalty provided by law for disobedience
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of such an order of the Commission because you are without power to hear a claim for an overcharge and render a judgment for or against the claimant
In all cases where any railroad shall demand and receive for goods shipped from within or without this state to any point in this State any overcharge or excess of freight over and beyond the proper or contract rate of freight and a demand in writing for the return or repayment of such overcharge is made by the person paying the same said railroad shall refund said overcharge within thirty days from said demand and if said common carrier shall fail or refuse to settle within thirty days br within said time to refund said overcharge or overpayment then said railroad shall be liable to said person making the overpayment in an amount double the amount of the overpayment to be recovered in any court having jurisdiction of the same
Code Sec 2316 Steward vs Comer 100 Ga 754
By the seventh section of the CandlerOverstreet Act you have authority to fix penalties for neglect on the part of railroad companies to adjust overcharges and losses or failure to decline to do so if deemed unjust in a reasonable time
Ga Laws 1907 p 72
Under this law you can fix penalties for the neglect on the part of the railroad companies to adjust overcharges and losses in a reasonable time When you fix such penalties your power and authority are exhausted
If Section 2316 of the Code is not repealed by the CandlerOverstreet Act then the person paying the overcharge can recover double the amount of such overcharge in any Court having jurisdiction If that section is repealed by said act then the person paying such overcharge can recover such penalty as you may fix either under section 9 of the CandlerOverstreet act or under the general law
I do not think the Commission would be authorized to pass orders directing the payment of overcharges in particular cases unless expressly authorized by law While there are some general expressions in the CandlerOverstreet Act which would seem to make railroads liable for omitting to do any act matter or thing required to be done by an order of the Commission as is shown by the ninth section of this act such general expressions must be construed to mean that the railroads would only be liable disobeying an order of the Commission for which provision was made by law
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
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POWER OF COMMISSION IN REQUIRING CONSTRUCTION OF SIDETRACKS
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Office of Special Attorney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
October 20 1908
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen I have your letter of the 17th instant in which you wish to know if you have the power to require the location of sidetracks at points like the one near Andersonville on the Central of Georgia Railway Company where you have an application asking that this company be required to locate a sidetrack
The seventh section of the CandlerOverstreet Act provides Said Commission shall have authority to prescribe rules in reference to spur tracks and sidetracks with reference to their use and Construction removal or change with full power to compel service to be furnished to manufacturing plants warehouses and similar places of business along the lines of railroads where practicable and in the judgment of the Commission the business is sufficient to justify and on such terms and conditions as the Commission may prescribe In my opinion your power in this respect is not confined to prescribing rules with reference to spur tracks and sidetracks to manufacturing plants warehouses and similar places of business along the lines of railroads but clothes you with power to prescribe rules with reference to spur tracks and sidetracks with reference to their use and construction removal or change at points like the one involved in the application for the construction of the sidetrack near Andersonville The expression in this section towit With full power to compel service to be furnished to manufacturing plants warehouses and similar places of business along the lines of railroads does not refer to the power and authority to prescribe rules and regulations for the use and construction removal or change of spur tracks or sidetracks but clothes you with the additional power to require the railroads to furnish service to manufacturing plants warehouses and similar places of business along the lines of railroad in addition to your power and authority to have spur tracks and sideracks built to such places In other words in addition to giving you authority to prescribe rules for the construction of spur tracks and sidetracks to such plants this section gives you the authority to compel the railroads to furnish service on said sidetracks and spur tracks to such plants
Under this section you have authority to prescribe rules for the use and construction removal or change of spur tracks and sidetracks generally
Under this authority you can prescribe rules for the construction of these tracks to manufacturing plants warehouses and similar places of business along the lines of railroads But as sidetracks to these plants would be worthless
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without the proper service thereon to these plants the Legislature gave you power to compel the service on these tracks to these plants
Under this section you can prescribe rules for the construction of sidetracks at such points as that near Andersonville In addition you can prescribe such rules for the use and construction of spur tracks to manufacturing plants warehouses and similar places of business along the lines of railroads Then you can prescribe rules compelling the railroads to furnish service on these spur tracks built to such plants Under this section you can only require the construction and compel the service on these spur tracks and sidetracks where inyour judgment the business is sufficient to justify their construction and use and then you can prescribe the terms and conditions on which the railroads are required to build these tracks and furnish the necessary service thereon
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION TO REGULATE NUMBER OF TRAIN CREW ON PASSENGER TRAINS
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Office of Special Attorney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
October 24 1908
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen I have your letter of the 23rd instant enclosing letter from Ben T Brock Esq in which he inquires whether you have authority to consider and act upon a petition to require railroad companies in this State to put on extra brakemen or trainmen upon trains of unusual length where it is shown to be for the safety of employes and to the best interest of the Company In my opinion you have such authority but it should be exercised with great care and caution There is a very indistinct line between the supervision which you can exercise over railroads and the powers of the General Managers of railroads This line you can not cross It is a dead line beyond which you can not go
By Section Six of the CandlerOverstreet Act you have general supervision over railroads By the same section you are authorized upon your own initiative to require all common carriers to establish and maintain such public service and facilities as may be reasonable and just By the same section you are given authority to examine into the affairs of said Company and corporations and to keep informed as to their general condition their capitalization their franchises and the manner in which their lines are managed conducted and operated not only with respect to the adequacy security and accommodation afforded by their service to the public and their employes but also with refer
ence to their compliance with all provisions of law orders of the Commission and charter requirements By this last provision you are clothed by implication with the power to look after the security afforded by railroads to the public and their employes So if it should plainly appear to the Commission that additional brakemen or trainmen on given trains were necessary to the security of the employes in my opinion you would have authority under this act to require such additional service As above stated I think that this power should be very carefully exercised by the Commission It ought to be a plain case where you undertake to act in this matter
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION TO REQUIRE RAILROADS TO ALLOW TELEGRAPH COMPANIES THE USE OF ITS PROPERTY
Railroad Commission of Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
October 26 1908
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen In re Telegraph service at Martin Ga
Your letter of the 12th instant enclosing your file in the above matter came duly to hand I have carefully considered the order passed by you in this matter on May 22nd 1908 I do not believe that this order is valid
You required the Southern Railway to allow the Western Union Telegraph Company to connect its wires with the office cf the railroad agent at Martin In other words you required the railroad company to permit the Western Union Telegraph Company to use its property in the conduct of the latters business In my opinion this is taking the property of the railway company for public use without compensation and violates paragraph three of section one of article one of the Constitution of this State which declares that No person shall be deprived of life liberty or property except by due process of law
It likewise violates Par 1 of Sec 3 of Article one of the Constitution of this State which provides that private property shall not be taken or damaged for public purposes without just and adequate compensation being first paid
So I am of the opinion that this order is void so far as the Southern Railway Company is concerned This order is only conditional as to the Western Union Telegraph Company This Company is only required to establish and maintain a telegraph agency at Martin Georgia upon the conditions named in this order One of these conditions is that the Southern Railway permit the Western Union Telegraph Company to connect its wires with the office of the railroad agent at Martin Another condition is that the railroad agent at Martin Ga or
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some other competent telegraph operator shall accept the telegraph agency at that point upon the usual commission basis As the Southern Railway declines to permit the telegraph company to use its office and property at Martin in the way indicated in this order your order does not require the telegraph company to establish such agency
So it is not binding upon the telegraph company
By section 6 of the CandlerOverstreet Act the powers and duties conferred by law upon the Railroad Commission are extended and enlarged so that its authority and control shall extend to telegraph companies By section six of this Act you have and can exercise all the power and authority before its passage conferred upon the Commission bylaw and you have general supervision of telegraph companies By the same section you have the power and authority to require telegraph companies to establish and maintain such public service and facilities as may be reasonable and just either by general rules or by special orders in particular cases So under the authority of this act you have full power and authority to require the Western Union Telegraph Company to establish and maintain a telegraph office if the same is reasonable and just at Martin Ga but your order in this case is not absolute in its terms and is conditional If you find that the establishment and maintenance of a telegraph office at Martin is reasonable and just then you can pass an order requiring the telegraph company to establish and maintain a telegraph office at this place and such an order can be enforced under our law Such an order will have to be absolute and unconditional or based upon such conditions as the telegraph company can Control
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION OVER THE PULLMAN COMPANY AND SLEEPING CAR COMPANIES
Railroad Commission of Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
Railroad Commission of Georgia Atlanta Ga
November 4 1908
Gentlemen I have your letter of the 30th ult in which you wish my opinion upon the question whether you have jurisdiction over the sleeping car rates of the Pullman Company and whether that Company is a common carrier or not
I find no statute of this State placing sleeping car companies under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission The CandlerOverstreet Act extends the power and jurisdiction of the RailroadCommission to a large number of corporations but fails to name sleeping car companies By section six of this Act
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the Railroad Commission of Georgia is given general supervision of all common carriers So the question arises is the Pullman Palace Car Company a common carrier This question first came before the Supreme Court of Georgia in the case of Pullman Palace Car Company vs Martin 95 Ga 314 and the Court in that case did not determine whether this Company was a common carrier or not In that case Justice Atkinson says According to the view we take of the questions made in this case it is unnecessary for us to determine whether in Georgia a sleeping car company should be held to the same degree of diligence as is imposed on an innkeeper nor whether it shall be adjudged to be a common carrier
The same question came up in Cates vs Pullman Palace Car Coi 95 Ga 810 and Judge Lumpkin in that case says We shall not undertake in the present case to state definitely the precise relation existing between the sleeping car company and its patrons This question next came before the Supreme Court in the case of the Pullman Palace1 Car Company vs Harvey 101 Georgia 738 and in that case Chief Justice Simmons says The law as to the liability of sleeping car companies is not well settled Courts in different States have laid down different rules as to their inability Judges in the Federal Courts likewise differ
This question next came before the Supreme Court in Pullman Palace Car Company vs Hall 106 Ga 765 and on page 771 Justice Little who delivered the opinion of the majority of the Court says While there are decisions of a number of courts which have held sleepingcar companies liable to a passenger for the loss of his baggage as a common carrier and others wtich apply the law of liability as that of innkeepers the weight of authority as we understand it is that such companies are not liable as innkeepers nor as carriers for personal effects taken with the passenger into the car and of which he retains possession In this case the Court seems to hold that a sleeping car company is not a common carrier This question next came before the Supreme Court Pullman Company vs Schaffner 126 Ga 612
It again came up in Pullman Company vs Green 126 Ga 142 and Justice Cobb in delivering the opinion says It is the duty of a sleeping car company to exercise reasonable care to guard the personal property of the passenger from theft and if for the want of such care his personal effects or some of them are stolen the company would be liable for such stolen values as a passenger might reasonably be expected to carry with him on his journey This is the rule of liability as settled by the decision of this Court and has been declared to be in accord with the weight of authority elsewhere
In support of this rule of liability Justice Cobb cites the cases hereinbefore mentioned
So it seems to me that the Supreme Court of Georgia has settled and determined that a sleeping car company is not a common carrier If it is not a common carrier it then does not come within the provisions of the CandlerOverstreet Act
Now does a sleeping car company come within the provisions of Civil Code Sec 2199 which defines the meaning of a railroad company To fall within this section the company must own or operate a railroad or some part of one
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in this State or must do business as a common carrier upon some of the lines of railroad in this State
Now evidently this is causus omissus and that the framers of the CandlerOverstreet Act overlooked sleeping car companies but this omission does not authorize the Railroad Commission of Georgia to take supervision over these companies
In my opinion you do have supervision and control of sleeping car rates in those cases where a railroad owns and operates sleeping cars for the carriage and convenience of its passengers
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
RIGHT OF RAILROAD COMPANIES TO CONDEMN LAND FOR SIDETRACK
PURPOSES
Railroad Commission of Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
December 17 1908
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen In reply to your letter asking my opinion upon the question whether a railroad company has the right to condemn land for the purpose of building sidetracks I write to say that I think they have such power This power of course will depend somewhat upon the charter of the given railroad
Certainly all railroads chartered under the general law of this State providing for the grant of charters to railroad companies would have this right By this general law they are given the right to acquire purchase hold and use all such real estate and other property as may be necessary for the construction and maintenance of said roads and the stations wharves and terminal facilities and all other accommodations necessary to accomplish the object of said corporation and to condemn lease and buy any land necessary for its use
Code Sec 2167 Par 3
This power to condemn private property conferred by this general law is not exhausted by its first exercise but is coextensive with the necessities for which it was granted
Gardner vs Georgia Railroad Banking Co 117 Georgia 523
This last case qualifies the ruling made 1n the Alabama eat Southern Railroad vs Gilbert 71 Ga 591 in which the Court made the following ruling towit What a corporation first condemns buys or takes as necessary for its franchises it will be bound by as its election and the charter rights will be thereby exhausted so far as the then existing charter vests it with power
In the case of the 117 Georgia this ruling is explained qualified and limited The true laws upon this subject in my opinion is this A single exereise of the
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power of condemnation does not exhaust it if the future exercise of the power becomes necessary to accomplish the object for which the corporation was chartered Thus the power to condemn private property conferred by the charter of a railway company is not exhausted by its first exercise hut is coextensive with the necessities to meet which it was granted
15 Cyc 576
It would he a disastrous rule indeed to hold that a railroad company must in the first instance acquire all the ground it will ever need for its own convenience or the public accommodation
Chicago etc R R Co vs Wilson 17 111 123127
The power of the railroad company to make necessary sidetracks means to make them when they become necessary otherwise it would be the power to make unnecessary side tracks Such a power may be exercised when necessary and hence is not exhausted by one exercise
St Louis etc Ry vs Petty 57 Ark 359369 20 L R A 434
So in my opinion a railroad company has the power to condemn property for sidetracks whenever the same becomes necessary for the proper discharge of its duty as a public carrier
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
CLAIMS FOR PENALTY DEMURRAGE FAILURE TO FURNISH CARS
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
Office of Special Attorney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
January 6 1909
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen I have your letter of the 4th instant File 7672 in which you wish to know whether you have jurisdiction over the claim of the Rebecca Lumber Company against the Ocilla Valdosta Railroad Company for failure to furnish cars under the Steed Act
Section 2 of this Act provides the way in which a shipper can require the placing of cars by a railroad company and further provides that the Railroad Commission shall by reasonable rules and regulations provide the time in which the car or cars shall be furnished after being ordered by the shipper and the penalty per day per car to be paid by said railroad company in the event such car or cars are not furnished as ordered The Commission has provided rules and regulations upon this subject
Section 3 of this Act provided that the railroad company would not be subject to th penalties provided by said Act until the Commission required such company to show cause why it was not subject to said penalties
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Section 4 inflicted a penalty not exceeding 25000 upon any railroad company violating the rules orders or regulations so established by the Commission
Georgia Laws 1905 120
Sections 3 and 4 of the Steed Act were repealed by Section 11 of the CandlerOverstreet Act approved August 23d 1907
Georgia Laws 1907 72 and 73
So under this latter Act you have no authority to call upon the Railroad Company to show cause why it should not pay a demurrage claim of this character and in my opinion you have not now the authority to act upon the petition presented by the Rebecca Lumber Company Whatever rights the Rebecca Lumber Company has against the Railroad Company must be enforced by a suit in the Courts If you were to pass an order in this matter fixing the amount of penalty if you find the railroad company liable such order would be a mere brutum fulmen
I return herein the file in this matter
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
PENALTIES FOR DELAYS IN ADJUSTING CLAIMS
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Office of Special Attorney to Commission Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney Railroad Commission of Georgia
January 29 1909
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen At one of your late meetings you requested me to furnish an opinion upon your power and authority to fix penalties for the neglect on the part of the railroad companies to adjust overcharges and losses and you requested me to submit rules governing this subject if I found that you had such power and authority
By the CandlerOverstreet Act approved August 23 1907 it is provided that the Railroad Commission shall have authority to fix penalties for neglect on the part of the railroad company to adjust overcharges and losses or failure to decline to do so if deemed unjust in a reasonable time
Georgia Laws 1907 page 77
As penal statutes are to be construed strictly the proper construction of this provision may be that you have authority only to fix penalties for the failure of railroads to do either one or the other of two things either to adjust overt charges and losses or to decline to do so if deemed unjust in a reasonable time Under this construction we would not have authority to fix a penalty for neglect to adjust overcharges and losses alone but would only have authority to Jix such penalties for neglect to adjust these overcharges and losses or for fail
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ure to decline to do so In other words if the railroads did either one or the other they would comply with the statute and you could not penalize them
But when we consider the whole scope and purpose of the Act of August 23d 1907 this construction seems unreasonable It was the evident purpose of the Legislature to compel railroads to adjust honest claims and to decline to pay unjust ones within a reasonable time If the railroad company could avoid the penalty by either paying or declining to pay the statute would have very little effect in compelling the payment of just and honest claims within any reasonable time
While the question is not free from doubt I am inclined to think that you have authority to fix penalties both for the neglect on the part of the railroad companies to adjust overcharges and losses and for failure to decline to do so if deemed unjust in a reasonable time I have prepared and enclose herein two rules to cover both features
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
LAW FORBIDDING COMMISSIONERS AND EMPLOYES FROM IMPARTING OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Railboad Commission of Geobgia
Office of Special Attobney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
Railboad Commission of Geobgia Atlanta Ga
February 3 1909
Gentlemen You ask me for an opinion upon the meaning of that provision of the Act enlarging the powers of the Railroad Commission which prohibits members and employes of the Railroad Commission from disclosing certain information
That provision is as follows
Any railroad commissioner of this State or any employee of said Railroad Commission who shall disclose or impart to any one except when legally called upon by a Court of competent jurisdiction any fact knowledge of which was obtained in his official capacity from or through any proceedings filed with the said Railroad Commission under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a prosecution therefor provided that this shall not apply to such facts or information obtained through public hearings or such as are not confidential in their nature and is contained in Sec 8 of An Act to increase the membership of the Railroad Commission of Georgia etc approved August 23d 1907
Ga Laws 1907 pp 72 77 78
What does this provision mean
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This prohibition against disclosing information includes two classes towit first railroad commissioners and second employes of the Railroad Commission So the Railroad Commissioners and employes of the Railroad Commission are prohibited from disclosing or imparting the information mentioned in this section So far the matter is plain
The next inquiry is what information is under the ban of this law This prohibited information is any fact knowledge of which was obtained in his official capacity from or through any proceedings filed with the Railroad Commission under section 8 of this Act with the exceptions hereinafter noted
The facts thus put under the ban of secrecy must be learned from or through proceedings filed under Section 8 of this Act which is the section which gives the Commission authority oyer the issuing of bonds and stocks No other disclosures are prohibited
The members and employes of the Railroad Commission are prohibited from disclosing any facts knowledge of which is obtained from or through any proceedings filed with the Commission Whatever facts are learned from such proceedings can not be imparted to any one Whatever facts are learned through such proceedings can not be disclosed
The information which the members and employes of the Commission are prohibited from disclosing is as follows 1 Facts connected with the issuing of stocks and bonds 2 The knowledge of these facts must be obtained in his official capacity and 3 They must be learned from or through proceedings filed with the Railroad Commission
There are two exceptions to this injunction of secrecy First members and employes of the Railroad Commission can disclose all facts and information which are obtained through public hearings Second they can impart such facts and information as are not confidential in their nature
The first exception is plain enough Whatever is disclosed at a public hearing is public property Th meaning of the second exception is not obscure If an applicant for the approval of an issue of stocks or bonds states or communicates to the commission facts in connection with proceedings for such approval confidentially then the members and employes of Commission can not divulge them If the communication is not confidential then the facts can be disclosed In other words whoever files with the Commission a proceeding seeking its approval of an issue of stocks and bonds or either can inform the Commission that the facts disclosed in connection therewith are confidential and such facts can not be disclosed unless they are subsequently brought out at some public hearing
Under this section of this Act the Commission for the purpose of determining whether it will passyan order of approval can make such inquiry or inves tigation hold such hearings and examine such witnesses books papers documents or contracts as it may deem advisable or necessary and in this way the Commission and its employes may through such proceedings gain knowledge of vital secrets of the corporation applying for the Commissions approval of an issue of securities Primarily thip injunction of secrecy may refer to information so obtained Such information would be obtained through such proceedings
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But such injunction of secrecy is of wider operation It prohibits the disclosure of facts knowledge of which is obtained from proceedings filed with the Commission Would this prohibit the members and employes of the Commission from permitting persons interested or the public to inspect such proceedings or get copies thereof Should the Secretary of the Commission refuse to furnish a copy of such proceedings to persons interested or to the public
This is a penal statute and is to be construed strictly Permitting persons to inspect such proceedings or to furnish copies thereof to others would not be disclosing facts knowledge of which was obtained from such proceedings It would simply be furnishing the means of obtaining such knowledge as the members or employes of the Commission might have already obtained from the same
Besides there could hardly be any public hearing without a disclosure of these proceedings A public hearing necessarily involves a disclosure of the pleadings
This statute does not prohibit the disclosure of proceedings filed with the Railroad Commission but only the disclosure of facts knowledge of which was obtained by the members or employes of the Commission from or through proceedings filed with the Commission
I do not give any opinion on the validity of the provision
While this is true it might be well for the members and employes of the Commission not to disclose such proceedings except under direction of the Commission
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
FAILURE OF PASSNGER TO PROCURE TICKET
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Office of Special Attorney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
February 4 1909
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen I have your letter of the 3d instant File 6602 enclosing letter from Mr Hiram Mullis of the 2nd instant
Passenger Rule No 2 is the only rule promulgated by the Commission upon the subject referred to in the letter of Mr Mullis This rules provides that a all places where by the exercise of reasonable diligence the requisite tickets
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may be purchased it shall be the duty of all persons to provide themselves therewith before boarding trains as passengers and if at such a place the person shall board a train and has for want of reasonable diligence on his part failed to supply himself with the requisite ticket the railroad company may collect for each mile that may be traveled by such person without the requisite ticket in addition to the maximum prescribed rate one cent per mile additional in case of adults
I return herein the letter of Mr Mullis
Yours truly
James K Hines x Attorney for Railroad Commission
RIGHT OF RAILROAD TO REFUSE SHIPMENTS IN BAD ORDER DUTY OF SHIPPER TO PROVE GOOD ORDER WHEN GOODS WERE OFFERED TO CARRIER
Railroad Commission or Georgia
Office of Special Attorney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
March 5th 1909
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen File G FL
I have your letter of the 4th instant enclosing letter from Spence Drug Company in which you ask me to furnish you an opinion upon the matter referred to in this letter
I do not think it necessary for a claimant to furnish proof that goods shipped were in good condition when delivered to the carrier When a carrier receives goods and carries them over its lines the prsumption of law is that they were received in good order
Southern Railway Company vs Waters Co 125 Georgia 520
This presumption can be rebutted
I think the carrier can give a bill of lading for goods not in good shipping condition In such a case the carrier can refuse to receive such goods but the carrier can waive this right and receive goods in bad shape
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorfiey for Railroad Commission
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LIABILITY OF CARRIER WHERE GOODS ARE DESTROYED BY CYCLONE
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Office of Special Attorney to Commission
Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
Railroad Commission of Georgia Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen File G FL
March 23 1909
I have your letter of the 20th instant enclosing letter from Messrs Paullin Vinson in which they wish to know if you have made any ruling on the question whether a railroad company is liable for injury to goods caused by cyclones So far as I am informed you have made no such ruling
Tbis is a question of law No excuse avails a common carrier for the loss of goods unless it was caused by the act of God or the public enemies of the State Code Sec 2264
Now what is the Act of God By the Act of God is meant any accident produced by physical causes which are irresistable such as lightning storms perils of the sea earthquakes inundations sudden death or illness
Fish vs Chapman Ross 2 Ga 349357
Wallace vs Clayton 42 Ga 443
Central Line of Boats vs Lowe 50 Ga 511
The Act of God excludes all idea of human agency
Fish vs Chapman Ross 2 Ga 357
If by any care prudence or foresight the thing could have been guarded against then it is not unavoidabe and is not the Act of God
Central Line of Boats vs Lowe 50 Ga 511
Under these authorities of our Supreme Court a cyclone Is the Act of God No human foresight care or prudence can prevent one It is irresistable It is the highest display of superhuman force and power
A man may dig a pit get in it and escape its force and fury but there is no escape for the railroad and its cars which are in the line of its track
In my opinion the railroad company is not liable to these gentlemen for injury to their car of acid which was struck and injured by the Cuthbert cyclone
I return herein the letter of Messrs Paullin Vinson
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
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DISCRIMINATION RIGHT OF SAVANNAH UNION STATION COMPANY TO DENY PRIVILEGES TO ONE BAGGAGE COMPANY WHICH IT EXTENDS TO ANOTHER SUCH COMPANY
Railroad Commission of Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission
James K Hines
Special Attorney
Atlanta
March 25th 1909
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen File 7270 The Atlantic Postal Telegraph Cable Company vs Savannah Union Station Company
I have your letter of the 11th inst in which you sent me the file in the above case and wish my opinion upon the question whether you can compel the Savannah Union Station Company to rent to the Atlantic Postal Telegraph Cable Company space in its depot at Savannah for the purpose of enabling this telegraph company to carry on its business in that place
The Savannah Union Station Company owns and operates the Union Depot in Savannah and undertakes to furnish a place where the several railroads can discharge passengers and their baggage and receive passengers and their baggage for transportation over these several lines of railways Sub mode this company is a carrier of passengers for hire It owes to the public the duty of furnishing suitable facilities for receiving and discharging passengers and their baggage It must furnish to all passengers alike and without discrimination these facilities Its property is impressed with a public use to this extent alone The public have no rights in this property except to this extent Its property is not a common for the use and enjoyment of all who may come along
This is the rule established by the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Railroad Commission of Georgia is bound by the law as expounded by our Supreme Court
The dominion of a terminal company over its depot and its appurtenances is no less complete than that which every owner has over his own property
Such a corporation may exclude whom it pleases when they come to transact their own private business with passengers or third persons and admit whom it pleases when they come to transact such business
Fluker vs Ga R Bk Co 81 Ga 461
In its character as a common carrier and relatively to its duties and obligations arising therefrom the Savannah Union Station Company can not grant to any person or persons rights or privileges which it refuses to others but must treat all alike It must feed all its patrons out of the same spoon
Kates vs Atlanta Baggage Cab Co 107 Ga 636
As to matters involving no duty to the public the Savannah Union Station Company in the management and control of its property may grant conces
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sious to some wliicix it denies to others It can grant to a single corporation or individual the exclusive right to use space in its depot for the transmission of telegraphic information if it affords to all passengers alike proper and suitable facilities for entering its depot to purchase tickets and take passage and for checking of cars and affords to them like facilities for leaving its depot and obtaining their baggage on presenting checks therefor
Kates vs Atlanta R C Co 107 Ga 637
Atlanta Terminal Co vs Am Baggage Co 125 Ga 677
Hart vs Atlanta Terminal Company et al 128 Ga 754
It is private property between the carrier and those of the general public who have no occasion to use it for purposes of transportation
Donovan vs Penn Co 199 U S 279
Hart vs Atlanta Terminal Co 128 Ga 768
Much can be said in favor of the Georgia rule If this company can be compelled to furnish space in its depot for the Postal Telegraph Company it could be compelled to furnish space for any other telegraph company It could be compelled to rent space to the Telepost Company Itxcould be compelled to furnish a place for all the telegraph companies to do business in its depot It is now customary to rent space for a restaurant in these terminal stations If the principle contended for by the Postal Telegraph Company is correct the Commission could compel the Savannah Union Station Company to rent space to all persons who wish to run a restaurant in its depot It is usual to rent space for a cigar soda water and news stand in these terminal stations If the principle contended for by the Postal Telegraph Company is correct the Commission could compel the Savannah Union Station Company to rent space for all persons who wish to conduct a cigar soda water and newsstand It is a common practice now for a terminal company to rent space in its depot for a barber shop If the principle contended for is correct the Savannah Union Station Company will have to rent to all applicants spaces for barber shops It is usual for these terminal companies to rent space to some express company for the conduct of its express business If the principle contended for is correct the Savannah Union Station Company would have to rent to all express companies who applied to it for space the right and privilege of conducting their respective businesses in its depot building
In this way this Company would have no space left for the conduct of its own business To adopt the opposite of the Georgia rule would subject the public to a great deal more annoyance and inconvenience than to adhere to the rule established by the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Supreme Court of the United States
It is my opinion that the Railroad Commission of Georgia has not the authority to compel the Savannah Union Station Company to rent space in its depot at Savannah to the Postal Telegraph Company for the purpose of enabling the latter company to conduct its telegraph business in that depot
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
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FREE TRANSPORTATION TO FAMILIES OF LOCAL ATTORNEYS
Railroad Commission of Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
March 26th 1909
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen I have received in due time your letter of the 12th instant enclosing letter of C S Reid Esq of Palmetto Ga and in which letter you request me to furnish the Board with my opinion as to the right under the law of the Atlanta West Point Railroad to issue the transportation referred to in the letter of Mr Reid
On October 29th 1907 the Commission issued General Order No 3 which provides that after the 31st day of December 1907 no railroad company or other common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Georgia shall be allowed to issue or honor any free ticket free pass or free intra state transportation for passengers between any points in this State except upon the terms provided for interstate free transportation by the Act of Congress approved June 29th 1906 known as the Hepburn Act
By the Hepburn Act a common carrier can give free transportation to its employes and their families its officers agents surgeons physicians and attorneys at law
In construing this provision of the Hepburn Act the Interstate Commerce Commission has held that a common carrier can not issue free transportation to the families of the local attorneys of railways
The Commission of Georgia has uniformly adopted as its construction of the Hepburn Act the construction placed thereon by the Interstate Commerce Commission
It is insisted by Mr Reid that this transportation is a part of his compensation for services rendered the Atlanta West Point Railroad Company as its local attorney in Campbell County and that for this reason it is not free transportation There is some merit in this contention but the construction put on the Hepburn Act by the Interstate Commerce Commission which construction the Railroad Commission of Georgia follows does not permit such compensation It is uncertain and indefinite It may amount to much or little
By adopting this contention local attorneys of railways might make contracts with railways by which such railways could issue transportation to any person or persons whom the local attorneys might designate other than members of their families as a part of their compensation for representing such companies in their immediate localities There is no difference in principle between issuing such transportation to the families of local attorneys than in issuing them to the servants and employes of such attorneys or to any other persbns to whom the attorneys might wish such transportation issued
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In my opinion it would be better for local attorneys to have provisions in their contracts of employment for the payment of their services in the coin of the realm and not in transportation to others than themselves and it is further my opinion that the issuing of such transportation is prohibited by General Order No 3 of the Commission
I return herein the letter of Mr Reid
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
INTERCHANGEABLE MILEAGE RULES
Railroad Commission of Georgia Office of Special Attorney to Commission j Atlanta
James K Hines
Special Attorney
Railroad Commission of Georgia
April 21 1909
Atlanta Ga
Gentlemen Your letter of the 12th instant enclosing letter from Judge John I Hall came duly to hand Judge Hall in his letter requests the views of the Commission on the propriety of issuing a coupon book and having the coupons exchanged for straight tickets when the holder of the coupon book desired to travel at the reduced rate
In your letter you ask me to furnish you my opinion upon this subject and upon the right of a carrier to expel a passenger failing to comply with the regulations requiring the exchange of the mileage coupons for a ticket
Carriers of passengers may eject from their conveyance all persons refusing to comply with reasonable regulations
Code Sections 2278 and 2296
Carriers of passengers may demand prepayment of fare
Code Section 2267
A carrier of passengers has a legal right to make reasonable rules and regulations for the conduct of its business in the transportation of passengers
Southern Railway Co vs Watson 110 Ga 601
Now the question is whether the regulation constituting a part of the contract under which these mileage books are sold and by which it is stipulated that the mileage books will not be honored for passage except at nonagency stations and at agency stations which are not open for the sale of tickets unless the coupons of the mileage books are exchanged fjr straight tfckets is reasonable
In my opinion such regulation is reasonable
The purchaser of one of these thousand mile tickets from a railway company enters into a contract with that company One of the terms of this contract is
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that coupons from these mileage books will not be honored on trains except at nonagency stations and agency stations not open for the sale of tickets but must be presented at ticket offices and there exchanged for continuous passage tickets which continuous passage tickets will be honored for passage when presented in connection with the milage books
This is a special contract by which the purchaser of a mileage book gets a reduced rate and he is bound by the terms of the special contract
Moses vs East Tenn Virginia Georgia R R 73 Georgia 356
Lewis vs W A R R Company 93 Ga 295
In the absence of such special contract such regulation might be void
Phillips vs Georgia Railroad Banking Co 93 Georgia 356
Before the inauguration of the sale of these mileage books with this stipulation in it the railroads submitted to the Commission their plan of issuing these books together with the terms and conditions upon which they would issue the same and on March 26th 1908 the Commission approved this plan and these terms and conditions
So in my opinion this regulation is a reasonable regulation and the passenger failing to comply therewith can be expelled from the train This regulation in and of itself is reasonable This regulation is reasonable because it is based upon a special contract entered into between the purchaser and the railway company selling the mileage book It is furthermore reasonable because the Commission has approved the plan and the terms and conditions under which the railways sell these tickets I return herein the file in this matter
Yours truly
James K Hines
Attorney for Railroad Commission
EXPENSES AND APPROPRIATIONS OF VARIOUS STATE RAILROAD AND CORPORATION COMMISSIONSTHESE FIGURES COMPILED FROM RECORD IN OFFICE OF THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF GEORGIA FURNISHED BY THE DIFFERENT COMMISSIONS THEMSELVES
GEORGIA
Five Commissioners
Chairman at a salary of 400000 per annum
Four Commissioners 2500 each 1000000
Secretary salary 200000
Rate expert salary and expenses 400000
Special attorney to Commission salary 250000
Stenographer salary 120000
Contingent fund 300000
Printing fund 200000 r
Total
2870000
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VIRGINIA
Three Commissioners 4000 each
Clerk to the Commission salary
Assistant clerk salary
Assessment clerk salary
Two additional clerks 1200 each
Bailiff salary
One stenographer salary
Two stenographers salary 90000 each
Messenger salary
Janitor salary
Contingent fund
1200000 per annum 250000
180000
150000
240000
120000
120000
180000
60000
72000
338000
Total 2910000
Printing is paid for out of a special fund to cover all State departments and no record of this expense is kept
TEXAS
Salaries of three Commissioners
Salary of secretary
Salary of one rate clerk
Salary of one general clerk
Salary of one general clerk
Salary of one porter
Salary of one expert accountant
Salary of one assistant expert accountant and rate clerk
Salary of one expert rate clerk
Salary of one expert assistant rate clerk
Salary of civil engineer
Salary of one stenographic clerk
For contingent expenses etc
1200000 per annum 170000
150000
120000
120000
36000 l
270000
180000
270000 ft
250000
210000
90000
590000
Total
3656000
MINNESOTA
Three Commissioners 3600 each 1080000 per annum
Secretary salary 260000
Assistant secretary salary 240000
Chief clerk 180000
Stenographer J 120000
Stenographer 102000
Clerk 72000
Clerk 60000
Contingent fund average y 1200000
Total
3314000
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Appropriations aggregating 60000 have also been made thus far to provide for cost of valuation of railroad properties in Minnesota It is estimated that the actual cost of this work when completed will be approximately 70000
MASSACHUSETTS
Three Commissioners
Chairman at a salary of 600000
Two Commissioners 5000 each 1000000
Clerk salary 1 300000
Assistant clerk salary 180000
Consulting engineer salary 300000
Accountant salary 250000
Seven inspectors 2000 each 1400000
Expenses of the officeadvertising lighting expert services
per annum
expressage furniture janitor publications postage printing annual report printing and binding traveling expenses rent of office stationery and office supplies etc 2521920
Total
ILLINOIS
Three Commissioners 3500 each
Secretary salary
Assistant secretary salary
Consulting engineer salary
Expert rate clerk salary
Reporter and stenographer salary
Inspector of safety appliances salary
Suits and investigations
Office expenses
Printing and expressing maps
Printing schedules etc
Total
OHIO
Three Commissioners 50t0 each
Secretary salary
Two clerks 2000 each
Salary and expenses of experts and inspectors
Traveling expenses of Commissioners
Furniture and carpets
Rent
Salary and expenses ofHlutomatic coupler inspection Miscellaneous expenses
65519 20 I
10500 00 per annum
1500 00
1500 00
3000 00
3000 00
1200 00
1500 00
6000 00 U
4000 00 1
2000 00 1
1000 00 it it
35200 00
15000 00 per annum
2500 00 it it
4000 00
8291 71
600 00
1262 66
2000 00
2500 00
2315 54 it it
Total
3846991
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Application mast be sworn to
Wliat applications must show
Applications by roads not built
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Financial
statement
RULES GOVERNING APPLICATIONS FOR AP f PROVAL OF STOCK AND BOND ISSUES
RULE 1
All applications shall be by written petition verified by the president or I other officer of the corporation or other competent evidence setting forth the 1 information hereinafter required
RULE 2
All applications for the issue of stocks bonds or notes as contemplated in the j Act approved August 22 1907 by any railroad company shall state the termini and route of the same shall set out the actual length of the main line of said J railroad the double tracking if any the approximate length of its sidetracks the gauge of the tracks the maximum grade the maximum degree of curvature the width of right of way the cost of right of way a description of terminals grounds outside of the right of way and cost and value of same a description of station grounds at points between terminals outside of the right of way and the cost of same the weight of the rail a schedule of equipment both motive power and cars of every description and the cost of same a description of repair and machine shops and also a statement or best attainable estimate of the number of cubic yards of excavation and embankment in the construction of its roadbed Said petition shall also give a general description of its station buildings bridges and other structures
In cases of applications by or in behalf of a railway company whose line is not j already built but contemplated and in cases of applications by or in behalf of a railway company whose line is at the time partly constructed or is to be ex tended then descriptions and explanations are to be set out mutatis mutandis I and as nearly so as practicable to the same effect and intent as hereinabove pro I vided touching existing roads
RULE 3
Said petition whether by railroad company or any other applicant shall also contain in addition to full description of its property a sworn statement in detail of the financial condition of the company giving the amount and kinds of the j capital stock bonds and other obligations outstanding the consideration on which the same were issued clearly and fully stated the rate gnd amount of div i idends declared thereon and all other items of outstanding indebtedness and as j to all whether and how secured and if secured by mortgage or pledge a cop I of the instrument shall be annexed to the petition and said petition shall also contain a statement of the amount of any of its stock held by other corporations and the names of and the amount held by each and all facts needed to show that the capitalization and proposed capitalization of said company is lawful and legitimate and does not violate either the laws or the Constitution of this State or the United States
In case the petitioning corporation or party shall have already or previously J made and filed a report to this Commission showing its capitalization and finan
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cial condition in compliance with the standing order on that subject the matter thus already reported need not be again repeated in the application but may be made part thereof by appropriate form of reference with any new facts or data added to bring the recital down to date
RULE 4
Said petition shall contain a statement of the amount and kind of stock which the corporation desires to issue and a tabulated statement of bonds or notes which the corporation desires to issue the terms and rate of interest and whether and how to be secured and if to be secured by a mortgage or pledge a copy of the same shall be attached
RULE 5
Said petition shall contain a statement of the use to which the capital to be secured by the issue of such stock bonds or notes is to be put with a definite statement of how much is to be used for the acquisition of property how much for the construction and equipment of power plants how much for car sheds and the completion extension or improvement of its facilities or properties how much for the improvement and maintenance of its service how much for the discharge or lawful refund of its obligations or for lawful corporate purposes falling within the spirit of section 8 of the Act approved August 22 1907
RULE 6
Said petition shall contain a statement in detail of the property which is to be acquired with its value a detailed description of the construction completion extension or improvement of its facilities set forth in such a manner that an estimate may be made of its cost a statement of the character of the improvement of its service proposed and the reasons why the service should be maintained from its capital if it is proposed to discharge or refund its obligations a statement of the nature and description of its obligations including their par value and the amount for which they were actually sold and the application of the proceeds arising from such sale
RULE 7
Said petition shall contain a statement showing whether any contracts have been made for the acquisition of such property or for such construction completion extension or improvement of its facilities or for the disposition of any of its stocks bonds or notes which it is proposed to issue and if any such contracts have been made copies thereof must be attached to the petition as well as a statement showing how much money or other thing of value has been received by the corporation under such contract
RULE 8
Said petition shall contain a statement showing whether any of the outstanding stock or bonds or notes as contemplated in the Act of August 22 1907 have been issued or used in capitalizing any franchise or any right to own operate or enjoy any franchise or any contract for consolidation or lease or for services rendered or to be rendered or a bonus to any person or persons natural or artificial and if so shall state the amount and character thereof and the franchise right contract or lease services or bonus so capitalized
Information need not be repeated
Tabulated statement of desired Issues
Use of proceeds from desired issues
Property to be acquired
How service is to be improved
Copies of all contracts to be filed
Capitalizing
franchises
etc
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Consolidation or merger
Reference where chartered by general law
Law must be
complied
with
Petitioners to make further report
Hearings before Commission
Notice of Hearing
Applicant to produce witnesses
All proceeds must be used for purposes approved
RULE 9
If the stock is to he issued by a new crporation to be formed by a merger or consolidation of two or more other corporations the petition shall contain a complete description of the properties to be consolidated and a complete statement of the financial condition of the corporations so consolidated of the kind set out herein in Rule No 3
RULE 10
Attached to said petition must be a certified copy of the charter if granted by the legislature or accurate citations to volume and page if to be found in the published laws or a copy of the petition filed with the Secretary of State or any court and a certificate of incorporation issued by the Secretary of State or court if incorporated under a general law duly certified copies of all certificates statements or records which modify change or extend the purposes or powers of such corporation
RULE 11
Said petition shall set out in detail all acts done by said corporation in obedience to the laws of the State applicable to such desired issue or increase of capital or issue of bonds and shall fully and affirmatively show that all requirements of the laws of Georgia have been fully complied with
RULE 12
Said petition shall state fully the method and instrumentalities proposed for carrying into effect with safety to the petitioners and the public the purposes stated and for complying with all conditions imposed by law or by the Commission and expressing the readiness of petitioners to make report of actings and doings under the same as the Commission may require
RULE 13
On receipt of the petition the Commission shall fix a time and place for hearing thereon and shall give to the applicant not less than ten days notice thereof either personally or by mail the applicant shall publish a notice of the application and the time and place of the hearing in such newspapers and at such times as the Commission shall direct The Commission may prescribe the terms and contents of such publication The Commission may at the request of the applicant or on its own motion prescribe a shorter notice for such hearing and modify its directions for publication accordingly At the hearing the applicant shall produce such witnesses and furnish such books papers documents and contracts as the Commission shall at any time before final decision on the application require and must establish to the satisfaction of the Commission that the proposed issue of stocks bonds notes or other evidence of indebtedness is for the benefit of the public service and is otherwise lawful
RULE 14
On the conclusion of the hearing or so soon thereafter as circumstances permit the Commission will make up its opinion and frame its order upon the facts appearing in each instance and the law applicable thereto Each application will be kept open and further order may be made from time to time as may be needful for the security and protection of all concerned and for a due compliance with law and the orders of this Commission All bonds and stocks when
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authorized by the Commission and the proceeds of the same must be used for the purpose or purposes authorized and for none other under pain of the penalties in such case provided by law
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RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD AS TO DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS AND EMPLOYEES
RULE 1
The regular public meetings of the Board shall begin on Thursdays of each week at ten oclock A M and there shall be such other meetings as may be called by the Chairman on his own motion or on request of any two members of which meetings due notice shall be given
A quorum of the Board unless called away by other duties will also attend daily at the office of the Board for such routine business as does not require a full Board
RULE 2
It shall be the duty of the Chairman to preside at all meetings of the Board to preserve strict order to procure at all times the correct meaning and sense of the Board to conduct the business of the Commission when in session under the parliamentary rules adopted by the Board as set forth in Rule No 10
The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Board shall conduct its correspondence attend at the office of the Board as required by law see that all orders and rules of the Board are duly carried into effect and that all officers and employees perform their duties as required by said orders and rules and as required by law
The Chairman will report to the Board so far as needful and reasonable what has been done during intervals between meings and also any new matters or questions with his recommendations touching the same but reserving for action of the body all new matters and cases
RULE 3
There shall be a ViceChairman who shall act in the absence or inability of the Chairman
RULE 4
It shall be the duty of the Rate Expert to keep himself fully informed touching rate conditions and rate problems as existing and as new conditions arise or changes occur or are proposed from time to time and to keep or cause to be kept a file or flies as complete and up to date as is practicable of all rates and rate sheets arranged in best and easiest form for correct and ready reference and to submit all needful views and recommendations on such conditions and problems or questions as may be referred to him from time to time or on bis own suggestion as may be in his judgment needful for the public interest or for the interest of parties concerned
It shall be his duty to furnish to the Commission expert information and advice on all matters brought before it involving rates and to attend for that purpose all the hearings where any question of rates is or may be involved
He shall perform such other duties touching general or special work of the
Duties of Chairman
Vice
Chairman
Duties of Bate Expert
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Commissioners to reserve opinions until executive session
Standing
Committees
Duties of Secretary
Office hours
Commission whether pertaining to his own or any other department as may be required by the Commission or by law
The assistant in his department shall be under his direction for the due performance of his duties as such subject to the direction of the Commission
RULE 5
Every member of the Board will in all cases reserve his opinion and in no way commit himself in advance touching the merits of any matter or question to be passed upon by the Board or that should be dealt with by it until the facts and evidence is all submitted and the Board considers the same in executive session In all matters which relate to the making of rates and which may become the subject of litigation no member shall make any statement after such matter has been decided by the Board which may be or is liable to be treated as an admission prejudicial to the action of the Board In all cases and on all questions any member may file his dissenting opinion when in the minority or his reasons and grounds for his opinion when in the majority
RULE 6
There shall be the following standing committees appointed by the Chairman consisting of two members each but the Chairman shall be an exofficio member of all both standing and special committees namely
1 Committee on Minutes
2 Committee on Auditing and Accounts
3 Committee on Bond and Stock Issues
4 Committee on Loss Damage and Demurrage
5 Committee on Tracks Sidings and Depots
6 Committee on Train Schedules and Train Service
7 Committee on Passenger and Freight Rates
Together with such special committees as the Board may from time to time direct
RULE 7
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to record all proceedings of the Board in the book of minutes He shall be the custodian of all the books and papers of the Board and shall systematically care for and preserve the same for ready reference and the correct transaction of the Boards business He shall see to the correspondence of the Board under direction of the Chairman and of the Board as by these rules provided He shallnominate all employees in his department for ratification by the Board and shall have control of them in the performance of their duties under these rules and shall see that the office is systematically and neatly kept and open for business during business hours namely from eightthirty A M to one oclock P M and from 2 oclock P M to five oclock P M each day except Sundays and legal holidays and on Saturdays from eightthirty A M to twelve oclock noon
He shall have charge of the expenditure of the funds provided for the expenses of the Board and its employees under direction of the Board and shall keep an accurate account of the same submitting such accounts with proper vouchers to the Auditing Committee or as may be called for by the Chairman or by the Board or by said committee from time to time
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RULE 8
A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business
RULE 9
When any action of the Board is to be promulgated or published the same shall be recited as By the Board and shall be authenicated by the official signature of the Chairman and the Secretary When any matter is published by a member or officer of the Board the same is his individual act or declaration and not the act of the Board unless recited on its face that the Board has so ordered or decided
RULE 10
At every regular meeting of the Board the following shall be the order of business unless otherwise ordered by a majority of the members present in each instance
1 Noting absentees and ascertaining quorum present
2 Corrections and approval of the Minutes
3 Special orders
4 Report of Committee on Auditing and Accounts
5 Reports of Standing Committees in their order
6 Report of special committees
7 Recommendations by the Chairman j
8 Petitions and communications
9 Unfinished business j
10 New business
11 Adjournment 1
RULE 11
The rules governing the Senate of the State of Georgia for the time being where applicable are the rules for the government of this Board in its deliberations
RULE 12
These rules and regulations may be altered or amended at any time by a vote of a majority of the Board provided notice of proposed alteration or amendment shall have been given at the last preceding regular meeting of the Board Or the same may be altered or amended at any regular meeting of a full Board by uanimous vote without any previous notice
RULE 13
In all matters not specifically mentioned or provided for in the foregoing rules action may be had as under established usage and the law the Board may order according to the facts and the necessities of the case in each instance
RULE 14
a The Attorney to the Railroad Commission shall have charge of all litigation o which the Board may be a party or in which the Commission is concerned acting or being associated with the AttorneyGeneral in special cases or matters Provided by law
Said Attorney shall be the legal advisor and counsel of the Commission in matters of special legal knowledge or skill when called on or needed for
e correct conduct of the business of the Commission
Quorum
Official
Orders
Order of business
Parliamentarj
rules
Buies maybe altered
Matters not covered by rules
Attorney to Commission
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FORMAL COMPLAINTS AND PETITIONS FILED WITH THE RAILROAD COMMISSION SINCE ITS THIRTYFIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
The following statement covers only complaints and petitions or contested matters handled by the Commission beginning June 16 1908 up to and in
cluding February 28 1909
Informal complaints addressed to the Commission such as requests for rate quotations interpretations of rules classifications and other matters vastly exceed in number those covered by this statement While such informal communications receive the same care and attention as those of a formal nature they are handled under a general file index and not given a file number as thb subjects here enumerated
It will be noted that in some instances where some principle or rule of procedure before the Commission is laid down portions of the record in the cases are copied This is done with the purpose of informing any one desiring to file a complaint or petition with the Commission as to the form of petition and as to what the Commission has ruled in such cases
It will be noted also that in many instances the name of the case nature thereof date and disposition only are given In such cases no new rule or principle is laid down but disposition was effected in the ordinary course of handling
In these cases as in all others the files of the Commission are open to inspection by the public and for their information as to the methods employed by the Board in handling etc
FILE NO 8134
Flint River Power Company Petition for approval of stock and bond issues Filed in office June 16 1908
Petition
ip
To the Honorable The Railroad Commission of Georgia
The petition of Flint River Power Company a corporation of the State of Georgia respectfully shows
I That your petitioner was organized under the laws of Georgia by virtue of a charter granted by the Superior Court of Bibb County in said State on April 20 1908 for the purpose among other things of engaging in a general electrical and power business and manufacturing generating distributing and selling electrical and other power for light heat power or other uses to and for individuals corporations or the public generally and for the purpose or constructing purchasing owning and operating power plants and power distributing systems
II That your petitioners office and place of business is in the city of Macon
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In Bibb County State of Georgia that W J Massee is the President and Walter T Johnson is the Secretary of said company and the directors are W J Massee John T Moore and Walter T Johnson
III Pursuant to rule three of the rules of the Commission governing applications for stock and bond issues your petitioner respectfully shows that the charter of said company provides that the amount of the capital stock thereof shall be One Thousand Dollars that all of said stock has been issued and payment thereof in full has been received by the company that your petitioner has no indebtedness and has no property except the proceeds of said stock so issued
IV Pursuant to the fourth of said rules your petitioner shows that it contemplates the issuance of bonds and stock by itself successors or assigns as hereinafter more fully set out
a Ten million dollars 10000000 bonds secured by a mortgage op deed of trust covering all property owned by the issuing company at the time of the delivering of the same and property thereafter to be acquired bearing interest at not exceeding six per cent 6 per annum in denominations of one hundred dollars 100 or multiples thereof and maturing not more than forty 40 years from date said bonds to be issued upon the delivery of said mortgage or deed of trust or from time to time thereafter in the discretion of the corporative authorities of the company A copy of the mortgage or deed of trust can not be furnished because its terms have not yet been agreed upon but a copy will be filed with the Commission at the time of the issuance thereof
b Twelve million dollars 12000000 common capital stock
V The purpose and use for which the above described issues of securities are to be made are the acquisition by construction or purchase or both of a modern hydroelectric power plant or plants on the Flint River in Crawford Meriwether Taylor Talbot and Upson Counties in said State consisting of a dam or dams powerhouse or powerhouses hydraulic and electrical machinery with necessary facilities and properties including transmission lines lands flowage rights franchises easements and privileges with a capacity of approximately forty thousand 40000 electrical horsepower
As it will be inexpedient and impracticable for your petitioner to construct such power plant it is contemplated that a contract for the whole of such construction and for the acquisition of the necessary property will be made with a company which will have special facilities for such construction work and it is contemplated further that the bonds and capital stock which will be issued by the company as recited hereinabove will be used to pay for such work as a whole it is therefore impossible for your petitioner to state the amount which shall be necessary for the construction of individual parts of the proposed development
VI So far as may be done at this time your petitioner has stated in paragraph five above such facts as are required to be presented to the Commission by the sixth of said rules on account of the engineering difficulties that may be presented by reason of the unusually large size and character of this development and other contingencies that can hot now be foreseen it is impossible to state with more particularity than has been stated above the plans and detailed description of the proposed development
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VII Pursuant to rule seven your petitioner shows that no contracts are in force for the construction completion extension or improvement of its facilities or for the disposition of any of its stock or bonds which it is proposed to issue or for the purchase of property
VIII In conformity with rule eight your petitioner states that it has no outstanding stock or bonds or notes which have been issued or used in capitalizing any franchise or any right to own operate or enjoy any franchise or any contract for consolidation or lease or for services rendered or to be rendered or a bonus to any person or persons natural or artificial
IX As your petitioner was not formed by a merger or a consolidation the ninth rule is inapplicable
X Referring to the requirements of rule ten a certified copy of your petitioners charter is herewith filed with the Commission no certificates statements or records exist which modify change or extend the purpose or powers of your petitioner
XI Pursuant to rule eleven your petitioner states that on May 5 1908 the incorporators and stockholders of your petitioner at legally held meeting thereof respectively adopted formal resolutions authorizing the within application
XII Pursuant to rule twelve your petitioner states to the Commission that the construction of the proposed development will be made under the supervision of experienced and competent engineers to the intent that such construction may be made with safety to your petitioner and the public generally and your petitioner further states that it will comply with all conditions imposed by law
Wherefore your petitioner Flint River Power Company respectfully prays that the Railroad Commission make such inquiry or investigation as it may deem advisable or necessary concerning the matters presented herein and that upon full consideration the Commission enter an order approving and authorizing the issues of securities above specified in the amounts and for the purpose and use above set forth by your petitioner its successors or assigns and providing that such amendments as may hereafter be made to the said charter under the laws of Georgia be without prejudice to such approval and authorization
And your petitioner will ever pray etc
Flint Rivee Poweb Company
By W J Massee President
Walteb T Johnson Secretary
Geobgia Fulton County
Personally appeared before me an officer duly authorized to administer oaths W J Massee who being duly sworn deposes and says that he is the President of Flint River Power Company the petitioner in the foregoing application and that he knows the contents of said petition and that the same are true
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of May 1908
Geo F Montgomeey W J Massee
Sec R R Com of Georgia
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Obdeb In the Matter of the Application of the Flint River Power Company for Approval of Certain Bonds and Stocks
The foregoing application of the Flint River Power Company for leave to issue certain stocks and bonds coming on to be heard and the Railroad Commission having made such inquiry or investigation and held such hearings and examined such witnesses books papers documents and contracts as it deems advisable or necessary and being satisfied that the issuance of such bonds and stocks are necessary and that the amounts of said issues are such as are reasonably required for the use and purpose named in the application
It is considered ordered and adjudged by the Railroad Commission of Georgia that the prayer of the petitioner be and the same is hereby granted and that the Flint River Power Company its corporate successors and assigns be and hereby is authorized when the companys charter shall be amended and a certified copy of said amendment filed in the oflice of the Railroad Commission of Georgia which said amendment shall authorize such an amount of capital stock that the issue of stock hereinafter provided for shall not exceed the amount named in such charter at the time of such issuance to issue Twelve Million 12000000 dollars common stock and is also authorized to issue Ten Million 10000000 dollars mortgage bonds bearing interest at not exceeding six pei cent 6 per annum in denominations of one hundred 10000 dollars or multiples thereof and maturing not more than forty 40 years from date said bonds to be secured by mortgage or deed of trust upon all of the property then owned by the issuing company and thereafter to be acquired for the use and purpose of acquiring by construction or purchase or both a modern hydroelectric plant or plants on the Flint River in Crawford Upson Taylor Talbot and Meriwether Counties in said State and a dam or dams powerhouse or powerhouses hydraulic or electrical machinery and necessary facilities and properties including transmission lines land flowage rights easements franchises and privileges with a capacity of approximately forty thousand 40000 electrical horsepower
It is further ordered that the Flint River Power Company report to this Commission within nintey days from date and thereafter quarterly showing in detail what disposition has been made of the issues of stock and bonds herein authorized to be issued by it but this duty is imposed upon said Flint River Power Company alone and it shall not be incumbent upon the purchasers or holders of such bonds or stocks to see that the said the Flint River Power Company complies with this provision of this order
By order of the Commission this 8th day of May 1908
Signed S G McLendon Chairman
Attest
Geo F Montgomery Secretary
FILE NO 8135
Merritt Grocery Company vs
Southern Railway Company
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A S Foster
Southern Railway Company
E H Kalmon
FILE NO 8136
Claim for lost shipment Memphis W Tenn to Atlanta Georgia J Filed in office June 17 1908
FILE NO 8137

Claim for overcharge Filed in office June 17
1908
Central of Georgia Railway Co
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of household goods Upon investigation of same the Commission found that the correct rate was applied to the shipment in question claimant duly advised that no overcharge was collected on the shipment
FILE NO 8138
Louisville Wadley Railroad Company Petition to reduce passenger train service Filed in office June 17 1908
This was a petition of the railroad company named to reduce passenger train service The matter was taken up with the people of Louisville Ga and vicinity and upon account of the strong objection which developed to a favorable consideration of the railroad companys petition said company withdrew same on June 23 1908
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FILE NO 8139
Vienna Ga Citizens of l Petition for flag stop G S F
vs train No 4
Georgia Southern Florida Ry CoJ Filed in office June 17 1908
Copy of the petition served on the defendant railroad company with notice to show cause if any it could why same should not be granted Investigation showed that the point at which the flag stop was desired was located on a heavy grade that train No 3 was stopping at Vienna on flag and that it was probable within a short tiihe other tAins would serve this point The Commission was of the opinion that it would be unreasonable to require a compliance with the petition and petitioners were so notified
FILE NO 8140
Rates on coal
Filed in office June 18 1908
Eastman Cotton Mills vs
Southern Railway Company
Complainants complained that the rate on coal to Eastman Ga had been increased 5 cents over rates to certain other points in that territory The matter was taken up with the Southern Railway Company and said company advised the Commission on July 18 1908 that the matter was being investigated and any inconsistencies would be removed
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FILE NO 8141
Messbs E E Fobbes Piano Co Digpute over lQng g telephone
vs l bill
Southebn Bell Telephone and Tele Filed Jn office June lg 1908
I The Commission took the matter up with the defendant company and on June 23rd same was satisfactorily adjusted
Nashville Chattanooga St Louis Railway
Investigation of the Commission not yet completed
FILE NO 8143
Babney Fuenitube Habdwabe Co
Louisville Nashville R R
This was a claim for refund of amount paid for feed bill shipment of live stock from Smith Grove Ky to Americus Ga
Claim paid August 11 1908
This was a complaint as to rates on canned salmon from Pacific Coast Terminals to Carrollton Ga Upon handling the matter with the defendant company the Freight Traffic Manager of said company advised the Commission on October 8 1908 that the desired rates would be published as soon as the Interstate Commerce Commission requirement could be complied with
GBAPH Co
FILE NO 8142
McClube Ten Cent Company vs
vs
South Geobgia Railway Co Claim paid
Claim for damage
Filed in office June 18 1908
FILE NO 8144
vs
FILE NO 8145
Killian Lumbeb Company
vs
Southebn Railway Company J Filedv in
Overcharge claim paid demurrage claim not paid
FILE NO 8146
C M Tanneb Gboceby Co vs
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co
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FILE NO 8147
J W Fulmer et al vs
Southern Express Company
Express rates on peaches Filed in office June 20 1908
The Commission requested complainants to furnish names of points to which they desired rates published but no response was ever received from them
This was a claim for refund of storage charges collected on a rejected shipment which was later returned to shippers Investigation disclosed the fact that notice of rejection was not mailed shippers because consignee advised agent of the delivering line that he would accept shipment whereupon the Commission wrote the claimants the following letter
Referring to your claim against the Atlanta West Point Railroad Company account undelivered shipment consigned by you to C E Brown Hawkinsville Ga I beg to advise that upon handling this matter with the railroad company the company contends that consignee upon several different occasions advised the agent at destination of his purpose to accept this shipment If this is true and we of course have no reason to doubt the correctness of this statement the rule of the Railroad Commission requiring the railroad company to give notice to shipper does not apply See our storage rule No 6 page 19 of the 35th Annual Report When your representative was in this office discussing this matter this contention was not brought up and was not in the mind of the writer at the time If in fact the consignee did signify his willingness to accept or state his purpose to accept the shipment storage charges are properly assessed
This was a petition of the Southern Railway Company to revise rates on fertilizer from Brunswick Ga to the points named by changing basis for rates in effect to lowest combination
Declined August 20 1908
FILE NO 8148
Henry Wilchinski vs
Southern Railway Company
Filed in office June 20 1908
Claim paid
FILE NO 8149
Atlanta Paper Company vs
Atlanta West Point Railway Co
Claim for refund of demurrage Filed in office June 20 1908
FILE NO 8150

Randall Clifton
General Freight Agent Southern Railway Company

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FILE NO 8151
Bainbridge Ga Citizens of vs
Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies
Information furnished
j Filed in office June 22 1908
FILE NO 8152
Americus Ggocery Company vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Claim for loss
Filed in office June 22 1908
This was a claim for lost shipment consigned to Holts Ga a nonagency station The railroad company contended that this shipment was put off at said station in good condition and claimants contended to the contrary
On July 10th the Commission wrote the claimants the following letter Referring to your claim against the Central of Georgia Railway Company account loss of one box of merchandise shipped to Holts Ga I beg to advise that upon a careful review of our record in this case the Commission finds that this matter resolves itself into a question of factthat is to say whether or not the box was actually put off at Holts This fact could only be determined by a formal hearing before the Commission at which all parties at interest could appear and present their respective contentions If you desire such formal hearing we will be pleased to assign a date for that purpose upon receipt of advices from you to that effect Otherwise the Commission would suggest that you institute suit in the courts for the recovery of your claim which you can no doubt secure paid upon the establishment of the fact that shipment was not put off at Holts
This is a claim for lost shipment of household goods investigation of the Commission incomplete
FILE NO 8153
vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Claim paid August 19 1908
FILE NO 8154
vs
Southern Express Company
Claim paid July 3 1908
FILE NO 8155
W J Willie Atty vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
128
FILE NO 8156
F W Edwardy vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Passenger fare Jacksonville to Sa
vannah
Filed in office June 22 1908
This was a complaint that the Seaboard Air Line Railways passenger train conductor lifted excessive mileage Jacksonville to Savannah on September 9th the Commission addressed the following letter to the complainant
As we advised you in the case of the interchangeable mileage the flat rate basis is also beyond our jurisdiction and since the Seaboard Air Line Railway has filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission passenger tariffs between Jacksonville and Savannah based on three cents per mile this Commission is of course powerless to change same However much we might desire to require the observance of State regulations in connection with through movements we believe that you will appreciate our inability to do so for the reason above given
The Commission served copy of the complaint on the Southern Express Company on June 29th The Superintendent of said company advised that renewed efforts would be made to prevent cause for further complaint along this line No further complaint has been received
Various citizens of Lula Ga complained that the Southern Railway Company allowed the construction and maintenance on its right of way at Lula Ga of a fruit stand which complainants allege was a nuisance and that its location was such as to make hazardous the use by patrons of said company of the station at that point and petitioned the Commission to require the removal of said fruit stand Formal hearings were held in tfyis matter at which all parties at interest were present The Commission designated Commissioner Stevens as a committee to visit Lula and make a thorough investigation of the conditions complained of On August 28th Commissioner Stevens submitted his report and upon consideration of the evidence and arguments submitted at the
FILE NO 8157
Tallulah Falls Railway
vs
Claim paid July 29 1908
FILE NO 8158
Messrs Shewmake Murphey vs
Southern Express Company
Delay in receiving and receipting for packages at Atlanta office
J Filed in office June 23 1908
J
FIL3 NO 8159
W B Sloan et al vs i
Southern Railway Company
129
hearings on this matter the Commission on October 16 1908 declined said petition
This was a claim for loss and damage growing out of an interstate shipment Investigation by the Commission disclosed the fact that claimants had already entered suit for the claims in the courts the Commission therefore deemed it proper to take no action in the premises pending the courts decision
This case was a complaint as to rates on whiskey from Chattanooga Tenn to Union Point Ga when shipped prepaid and when shipped collect Information as to regulations governing in such cases furnished July 1st
Investigation disclosed the fact that the charge complained of covered transfer of baggage at Newnan Ga and complainants were so advised
On June 25th the following letter was addressed to the complainants
Replying to your favor of the 18th instant and returning herewith all receipts enclosed with your letter I beg to advise that if these movements originated at the mill of DicksonHenderson Lumber Company at Ocilla and were delivered to you notwithstanding the distance hauled was only a fraction of a Hiile the switching rule of the Commission fixing a maximum charge of 200 does not apply but the railroad is authorized to collect transportation rates
FILE NO 8160
H S Chadwick Company vs
Wbightsville Tennille R R
FILE NO 8161
J B Daniel
vs
Central of Geobgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8162
J Riley
vs
SOUTHEBN EXPBESS COMPANY
Rates on whiskey when shipped pre
FILE NO 8163
N A Horton
vs
Excessive passenger fare between Car
Atlanta West Point Railway and
Central of Geobgia Railway Co
rollton and Atlanta Ga Filed in office June 24 1908
FILE NO 8164
Tucker Lemon Company vs
Fitzgerald Ocilla Broxton Railway Company I
130
You will understand that the switching rule of the Commission applies only to switching movements that is to say movements incident to the forwarding or delivery of shipments which are to be or have been in a transportation movement The courts have ruled to this effect and in addition to the reasonableness of the regulation it is the law If we are incorrect in assuming that these cars were loaded and unloaded within the vicinity of Ocilla of course we would be pleased to handle the matter further but as above stated the movements were original transactions that is to say the cars were loaded and unloaded without ever being in any other movement than being carried from DicksonHendersons plant to your plant and switching rule does not apply but transportation fates are authorized
Southern Railway Company
This was complaint for freight charges on shipments of live stock from Atlanta to Woodbury Ga Investigation showed that no overcharge was collected and claimants were so advised
DraxiNS Davidson Kabdwabe Co CIalm or peIaIty demurrage
Western Atlantic Railroad Co J
After thorough investigation the Commission found that the defendant railroad company could not show sufficient cause to relieve it of the penalty demuirage and it was so ordered
Seaboard Air Line Railway
This was a claim for overcharge collected by reason of excessive weights Paid September 1 1908
FILE NO 8165
A F Hill
vs
FILE NO 8166
Red Cypress Lumber Company vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8167
vs
Filed in office June 26 1908
FILE NO 8168
Southern Railway Company
vs
These claims are still undergoing investigation
FILE NO 8169
Columbus Concrete Supply Co vs
FILE NO 8170
Owen Phelan
Freight Claim Agent A B A R R
Request for information Filed in office June 27 1908
This was a request for interpretation of Freight Rule No 23 as relates to switching services connected with interstate shipments On July 7th the Commission addressed Mr Phelan the following letter
Referring again to yours of June 26th claim P23299 I beg to advise that if the switching performed by the Atlantic Coast Line for which it demands as its proportion a charge of 200 is rendered in connection with the delivery of interstate shipments or shipments originating at some point beyond the State of Georgia our freight rule No 23 does not apply If however the switching is an incident to the forwarding of a shipment in the nature of a new transportation service originating at Brunswick notwithstanding same has previously been in interstate service our rule would apply I think you will understand from the information here given what your rights are in the premises but if you desire the Commission to take the matter up with the Coast Line we will be pleased to give the same such direction upon receipt of advices from you to that effect
This was claim for alleged overcharge on shipment from Fernandina Fla to Kinderlou Ga Complainants contended that they were entitled to the combination of local rates via Valdosta Ga The Commission advised that the through published rate must be used as required by the Interstate Commerce Commission
FILE NO 8171
M C Hutchings
vs
Seaboabd Aib Line Railway
Investigation of the Commission is yet incomplete
FILE NO 8172
demurrage
vs
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co Claim Paid June 29 1908
Filed in office June 27 1908
FILE NO 8173
A J Stbickland
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad

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FILE NO 8174
J E Tunison Furniture Co
vs
Southern Railway Company
This claim still undergoing investigation
Claim for loss
Filed in office June 29 1908
FILE NO 8175
W M Warren
vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co
1 Loss of valise
T Filed in office June 29 1908
FILE NO 8176
The Sibley Lumber Co
I Claim for damage
VS Filed in office June 29 1908
Central of Georgia Railway Co J
Claim paid October 9 1908
FILE NO 8177
McKinnon Brothers
I Inability to secure equipment
vs j Filed in office June 30 1908
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad J
This was a complaint of inability to secure empty cars for shipping cross ties The matter was taken up with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and the Commission advised that cars would be furnished promptly upon request therefor No further complaints received
FILE NO 8178
F W Hadley
vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
This was request for information as to the liability of complainants on claim of the Central of Georgia Railway Company for undercharge on a shipment of live stock from Roswell Ga to Eatonton Ga Upon investigation the Commission found that the shipment was undercharged and so advised Mr Hadley
FILE NO 8179
I H Pitts Son l Deiay in transportation
vs f Filed in office July 1 1908
Southern Railway Company J
The Commission took tdis matter up with the railroad company at interest and the car was promptly delivered
FILE NO 8180
Hammack Rish Sons Co Request for information
Edison Ga Filed in office July 1 1908
Rates on live stock
Filed in office June 30 1908
133
This was request for information relative to correct rate on stationery boxed Kalamazoo Mich to Edison Ga The matter was referred to the Interstate Commerce Commission
FILE NO 8181
E Dominick Company vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co Claim paid
Claim for loss
Filed in office July 1 1908
FILE NO 8182
G P POSTELL
VS
Southern Express Company
This was request for information as to express rates from Chicago 111 to Dalton Ga Information furnished
Rates on express shipments Filed in office July 2 1908
FILE NO 8183
Keen Miller vs
WRIGHTVILLE TeNNILLE RAILROAD
Claim for damage
Filed in office July 2 1908
This was claim for damage to shipment of flour from Dublin Ga to Glenwood Oa Claim paid August 25 1908
RamseyWheeler Company vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Claim still undergoing investigation
FILE NO 8184
Claim for penalty demurrage Filed in office July 2 1908
J F Fleming
vs
Gulf Line Railway Company
FILE NO 8185
Claims for lossInterstate shipments Filed in office July 3 1908
Investigation of the Commission is yet incomplete
FILE NO 8186
J N Snow 1 Request for information
Warrenton Ga j Filed in office July 3 1908
This was request for correct rate on household goods from San Antonio Texas to Warrenton Ga Information furnished
134

FILE NO 8187
W J Bush
l Complaint of insufficient agency ser
vs vice at Colquitt Ga
Georgia Florida Alabama RailwayJ Filed in office July 4 1908
Matter taken up with the defendant railroad company and on July 9th complainant requested that the Commission take no further action
This was request for information as to rates on ale sodawater etc when shipped in glass Information furnished
This was a petition of the above named company that the Classification of the Commission be so amended as to require LCL shipments of empty bottles to be packed The petition was granted
Atlantic Coast Line j Railroad
The record in this case covers several claims which claimants made against the defendant company Satisfactory settlement as to some of said claims have been secured by th Commission and the others are still being investigated
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Investigation disclosed the fact that the claim was made for damage to shipments in transit The Commission advised the claimants that the hoard was without any jurisdiction over claims for damage and since the railroad company declined to pay same the Commission could not further serve them
J Filed in Office June 30 1908
After due notice and formal hearing the Commission on July 24th authorized the petitioning company to issue capital stock in the amount of 5000000 and
FILE NO 8188
H T Reddick Morven Ga
FILE NO 8189
Central of Georgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8190
S A W T Freeman vs
Claims for loss and overcharge Filed in office July 6 1908
FILE NO 8191
Hofmayer Dry Goods Co vs
FILE NO 8192
Fitzgerald Ocilla Electric Co
Petition for authority to increase capital stock and issue bonds

rr 135
to issue bonds in the sum of 25000000 bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum maturing thirty years from date thereof
FILE NO 8193
Douglasville Ga Citizens of Closing telegraph office at Douglases v ville Ga
Western Union Telegraph Co J Filed in office July 7 1908
This was a petition of the Western Union Telegraph Company to close the telegraph agency maintained by it at Douglasville Ga After investigation the Commission ordered that the office should not be discontinued
FILE NO 8194
Watt Holmes Hardware Co i
I Claim for penalty demurrage
VS Filed in office July 7 1908
Georgia Southern Florida RailwayJ
Investigation showed that no penalty demurrage was due and claimants were so advised
H T Montgomery Co vs
Southern Express Co
FILE NO 8195
Express rates to and from Florida points
Filed in office July 7 1908
This was a complaint relative to express rates on fruit from Florida to Georgia points as compared with rates from Georgia points to points in Florida Complainants were misinformed as to the rates from Florida points to Waynesboro Ga and correct information was furnished them
FILE NO 8196
Warm Springs Camp Giround vs
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railroad Company
Petition for flag stop Filed in office July 7 1908
This matter was handled with all parties at interest and the desired flag stop inaugurated
FILE NO 8197
G P Postell Alleged overcharges on express ship
vs I ment from Lansing Mich to
Southern Express Company Dalton Ga
J Filed in office Tuly 8 1908
Investigation showed that the published rate was applied and no overcharge collected and claimants so advised
136
FILE NO 8198
A G VlLLEE j
vs I Complaint of inaccurate meter reading
Waycboss Electbic Light Poweb j Filed in office July 8 1908
Company J
After investigation on July 14th the Commission addressed the following letter to the President of the defendant corporation
The Railroad Commissioh is in receipt of three bills rendered by your company for electric service during the months of May June and July Bill for May covers only 29 days while bill for June covers 34 days and bill for July only 29 days By reason of this irregular reading of meter subscriber was required to pay more than he would have paid had the reading been by full calendar months The Railroad Commission hereby directs that in all cases where subscriber customarily uses not more than the minimum meters shall be read regularly so as to cover each calendar month otherwise a refund of any excess collected by failure to so read meters will be ordered made By order of the Board
FILE NO 8199
T T Scott
vs
Geobgia Southebn Floeida Railway Company
Rates on lumber from Worth Ga to Pensacola Fla
Filed in office July 8 1908
This was request for information relating to rates on lumber between the points named Information furnished
I
FILE NO 8200
W R McCbaby vs
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railboad Company
This was a petition that the railroad company named be allowed to establish temporarily as a matter of experiment an agency at Alvaton Ga with authority of the Railroad Commission to discontinue said agency if after a reasonable trial same proved unprofitable Desired authority granted
Establishing agency at Alvaton Ga Filed in office July 9 1908
FIE NO 8201
j Request for assistance in securing M J Youmans Co prompt transportation and deliv
Dawson Ga 1 ery of shipments of peach crates
Filed in office July 10 1908
The record in this case covers the transportation of three cars of crate material from Nocatee Fla to M J Youmans Co Baldwin Ga These movements took place in the midst of the fruit shipping season and consignees required the material promptly The matters were handled by the Commission
137
with the railroad companies at interest by wire and prompt transportation and delivery of each car accomplished
Claims for loss and damage paid but claim for overcharge declined account correct rate having been applied
This was a complaint account lack of sufficient train crews on trains operated by the defendant company between its Springs property and Austell Ga The matter was taken up with the Bowden Lithia Springs Water Company and satisfactorily adjusted
Petitioner desired a side track constructed at his brick plant at West Point Ga The Commission advised him of the terms upon which side tracks were required to be put in namely parties desiring the sidingto furnish ties and labor for grading of the track etc and the railroad company to furnish rails spikes plates bolts and other iron
This matter was taken up by the Commission with the railway company and said company ordered to show cause if any it could why the petition should not be granted On August 24 1908 the attorney for petitioners withdrew petition
On January 5 1909 petition was renewed and the Commission advised the petitioners in the second case that inasmuch as the railroad company had declined to provide the desired improvements when this matter was before the Commission on petition in the first instance it would be necessary to have a formal hearing in order that a more complete investigation could be made as to the necessities for improved facilities Petitioners were requested to advise the Commission if a hearing was desired and were advised that if so a date would be fixed and all parties notified No further response received
FILE NO 8202
Tbulock Hardware Company
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
FILE NO 8203
Clerk of Council Austell Ga vs
Bowden Lithia Springs Water Co
Inadequate train crews on trains of
defendant railroad
Filed in office July 10 1908
FILE NO 8204
LaFayette Jones
vs
Atlanta West Point Railroad Co
Petition for side track
Filed in office July 10 1908
FILE NO 8205
Citizens of Halls Station Ga
vs
Western Atlantic Railway Co
Petition for depot
Filed in office July 11 1908
138
J
FILE NO 8206
J P Holmes
vs
Public Utilities of Columbus
General complaints
Filed in office July 11 1908
The matter was handled with the company complained against but for lack of sufficient details as to things complained of the Commission advised
any definite action could be taken in the premises and requested complainant to advise if a public hearing was desired by him No further response
This was a request for information as to whether or not the fact that where claimants sustained no money damage was sufficient cause to relieve the defendant company of penalty demurrage due under the rules of the Commission Claimants were advised that such was not sufficient cause
FILE NO 8208
Ashford Wafford and H M Harici
Adams Express Company
Complainants filed complaint with the Commission against the Adams Express Company account delay experienced in the return of empty chicken coops Matter handled with the defendant company and cause for complaint removed Superintendent of the Adams Express Company advising the Commission that efforts would be made to prevent a recurrence of such complaints in future
FILE NO 8209
Sterling Lumber Company l ll
7 I I o i rvi
Central of Georgia Railway Co J Claim filed under penalty demurrage rules of the Commission account delay in placing cars for unloading Paid
Citizens Electric Light Power f piled in office July u 1908 Company J
Messrs Brown Warman of Cordele Ga complained that the Citizens Electric Light and Power Company of Cordele Ga was charging them excessive rates for current consumed and refused to instai meters After a formal hearing at which both complainants and defendants were represented and upon
the complainant that it would be necessary to have a formal hearing before
FILE NO 8207
Tift Peed Grcery Company vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
vs
Delay in returning empties Filed in office July 13 1908
vs
Claim for penalty demurrage Filed in office July 13 1908
FILE NO 8210
Brown Warman vs
Refusal of the defendant company to supply meters
139
consideration of the evidence and arguments submitted the Commission was of the opinion that the amount of business done by the defendant company at Cordele did not warrant it in requiring said company to furnish meters and that the rule of said company requiring consumers to furnish their own meters where they desired that charges be rendered on the meter basis was not unreasonable
Notice of said hearing was served on both parties in this case and complainants advised the Commission that they had purchased a meter and had had same installed in their place of business
After investigation the Commission was of the opinion that the demands for depot facilities at Aimar Ga were not sufficient in justifying an order requiring the erection of a depot at said point
Complainant complained of inability to secure car of grain shipped from Nashville Tenn delivered by the N C St L Railway at Atlanta to the Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railroad and offered by the last named company at Thomasville Ga to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad refused to accept car account of differences between the railroad companies as to divisions of the rate Matter taken up by the Commission with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and car promptly delivered
This was a claim for material furnished the Seaboard Air Line Railway which claimant advised he was unable to collect Cbmmission informed claimant that it had no jurisdiction over claims of this character
The record in this case covers 53 claims held by claimant against various
FILE NO 8211
Aimar Ga
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
FILE NO 8212
Vara Burnett
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railroad Company
vs
Delayed transportation Filed in office July 14 1908
FILE NO 8213
L P Arthur
vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co
FILE NO 8214
Jno B Daniel vs
Railway Companies
140
railway companies Many of said claims have been satisfactorily settled while all others are still undergoing investigation
After preliminary investigation the Commission found that there were considerable demands by the shipping public for an agency at Ainsley Ga and the railroad company was advised that authority could not be granted to close said agency
This matter was taken up with the defendant railway company and on July 20 1908 said company advised the Commission that satisfactory adjustment would he arranged at an early date
Matter handled with the express company and office opened August 22 1908
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of pears from Pavo Ga to Baltimore Md Investigation disclosed the fact that no overcharge was collected hut it appearing to the Commission that the published rates on pears from Pavo to Baltimore Md were too high the express company was requested to take up with its connections the matter of publishing lower rates which the express company agreed to do and stated that special rates would be published and made effective as soon as necessary requirements could be carried out
Complainants complained that while there is only a difference in distance of one mile from Emerson and Bartow Ga to Atlanta Ga the rates from Bartow to points south of Atlanta are lower than rates applicable from Emerson Ga
FILE NO 8215
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8216
Hall Bush
vs I Claim for damage
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic f Filed in office July 16 1908
Railroad Company
FILE NO 8217
Mauk Ga
vs
Southern Express Company
FILE NO 8218
G W Broom
vs
Southern Express Company
FILE NO 8219
JH Barfield
vs
Western Atlantic Railroad Co
Rates from Bartow and Emerson to
Atlanta Ga
Filed in office July 17 1908
141
The Commission explained that the difference in rates is due to the application of Freight Rule 18 The distance from Bartow to Atlanta being 42 miles rates for 40 miles apply and the distance from Emerson to Atlanta being 43 milesrates for 45 miles apply
This was a claim for overcharge account excessive weight on shipment from Davisboro Ga to Brooklyn N Y The matter referred in proper form to the Interstate Commerce Commission with request that said Commission handle direct with claimants
Complainant claimed that this claim had been pending with the railroad company since October 16 1907 Matter taken up by the Commission With the railroad company on July 22nd and claim was paid on September 2 1908
This was a petition of the Western Union Telegraph Company for authority to close one of its offices at Conyers Ga It was shown that the petitioning company maintained a telegraph office at the depot at Conyers Ga and also one in the business district of said city
After investigation and formal hearing the Commission was of the opinion that the circumstances did not authorize it in requiring the petitioning company to maintain two offices at Conyers Ga and the authority asked for was granted
Claimant complained to the Commission of his inability to secure settlement of his claim which he advised had been filed with the railroad company for several months Matter taken up by the Commission with the railroad company at interest on July 21st and claim satisfactorily adjusted on August 15 1908
FILE NO 8220
S H Hollis
vs
Pennsylvania Railboad
FILE NO 8221
G I Steele
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railboad
FILE NO 8222
Discontinuing telegraph office at Con
Westebn Union Telegbaph Co
yers Ga
Filed in office July 20 1908
FILE NO 8223
H T Watkins vs
Geobgia Southebn Flobida Railway Company
J
Claim for loss
Filed in office July 20 1908
142
FILE NO 8224
J J Paulk
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Claim for loss
Filed in office July 20 1908
This was a claim for loss of twd barrels of syrup shipped from Alapaha Ga to Eaton Ga Paid July 24 1908
The citizens of Buchanan Ga and other patrons of the defendant railway companys line between Bremen and Cedartown Ga petitioned the Commission to require said railway company to provide additional passenger train service between the points named After due notice and formal hearings the Commission was of the opinion that the defendant railway company was not furnishing sufficient passenger trains over this part of its line and on August 27 1908 issued an order requiring said company to increase this service by extending the operation of trains Nos 5 and 6 at that time operating between Griffin and Bremen so that said trains would operate between Griffin and Cedartown Ga The defendant railway company was given the privilege under said order to apply for a revocation of same if after the expiration of 6 months this additional service should prove to be operated at a loss to said company
On January 9 1909 the general manager of the defendant railway company petitioned the Commission for authority to discontinue this service The Commission declined to favorably consider the petition inasmuch as the six months trial specified in its order had not been given No further response has been received from the railway company
Investigation showed thatthe office at Blythe Ga was closed account of the death of the agent and no other party could be secured to accept agency The Commission advised the people of Blythe that if they would secure and furnish it with the name of a suitable party to act as agent the matter would be taken up with the express company No further response
Investigation disclosed the fact that the shipment out of which claim arose
FILE NO 8225
Citizens of Buchanan Ga et al vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
j Filed in office July 20 1908
FILE NO 8226
Blythe Ga
vs
Southern Express Company
office
FILE NO 8227
T A Cheatham vs
Wadley Southern Railway Co
143
was a car of wire fencing shipped from Rockledge Ga to claimant at Adrian Ga hut the contents of the car were intended for several different parties each party interested in contents unloading his own portion but no systematic check was kept as to the distribution of the contents of the car The Commission advised the claimant that in view of the circumstances it could not approve his claim
Filed in office July 20 1908
Matter taken up with the railway companies at interest and cause of complaint removed
The Commission served notice on the defendant railroad company to show cause if any it could why this claim should not be paid and said company having answered upon consideration of the showing made the Commission was of the opinion that sufficient cause had not been shown to relieve the railroad company of the penalty claimed and it was so ordered
Investigation developed that the claim was beyond the jurisdiction of the Commission and claimant was so advised
Southern Express Company J
The record in this case covered claims for overcharge on shipments of fruit from Morans Ga to Philadelphia New York Boston and other interstate points At the time shipments moved there was no published rate from Morans Ga to points of destination and the rate was made by use of combination on Roberta Ga the nearest point from which there were published through rates Subsequently to these movements the defendant company caused to be published the same rates from Morans as applied from Roberta Ga and the claim
FILE NO 8228
Dawson Con solid ated Grocery Co vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
i Complaint of delay to shipments interchanged between the Central of Georgia Railway and the Georgia
Florida Alabama Railway at Cuthbert Ga
FILE NO 8229
John W Zuber vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
FILE NO 8230
J A McDaniel vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
FILE NO 8231
C G Hatcher
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office July 22 1908
vs
144
ant now claims refund of charges paid based on the Roberta rates which am the same as now apply from Moransthe point of shipment
The Commission made up claim of the form required by the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Southern Express Company has agreed to make reparation for the amount of the claim as soon as the Interstate CommerceCommission authorizes it to do so
Investigation showed that these claims were in all cases interstate shipments and were subject exclusively to control of the Interstate Commerce Commission Claimants were so advised
This was a claim for alleged overcharge on shipment of furniture from High Point N C to Mauk Ga Shipment was made prior to the beginning of operation by the Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railroad of trains into Atlanta and claim was based on rate made on Atlanta combination via the A B A Railroad which as stated did not apply at the time shipment moved No overcharge and claimant so advised
Copy of complaint served on defendant railroad company with notice to show cause The railroad company filed its response on September 16th and copy thereof furnished complainant It appeared that the matters complained of were results of errors on the part of employees of the defendant railroad company and not results of instructions or regulations of the railroad company The defendant railroad company submitted evidence showing that reparation in some cases had been made and signified its willingness to correct any other irregularities which had not been adjusted No further complaint was received in regard to this matter and the records of the Commission were accordingly closed
FILE NO 8232
Claims for refund on milling in transit
Tifton Remilling Company
privileges
Filed in office July 22 1908
FILE NO 8233
R T Pebson
vs
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railboad Company
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office July 22 1908
FILE NO 8234
A W Shropshire vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Alleged discrimination in cotton rates between points on Chattanooga division of defendant company
Filed in office July 23 1908
145
FILE NO 8235
Railboad Commission of Georgia
Request for reports
Filed in office July 23 1908
The record in this case covers request of the Commission made upon all the railroad and express companies operating in Georgia to furnish this office with copies of all reports rendered by them to the Interstate Commerce Commission The request of the Commissionwas dated July 25 1908 and since that day the various railway and express companies have been regularly filing with this office copies of all of their reports made to the Interstate Commerce Commission
This was a request for information relative to the right of railroad companies to refuse to accept shipments of loaded shells Under date of July 27th the Commission addressed the following letter to the Savannah Chamber of Commerce
In reply to your favor of the 23rd instant relative to refusal of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to receive loaded shells for transportation from Savannah to points in Georgia I beg to say that the only rule which this Commission has upon this subject is that railroad companies shall not be required to accept any shipment for transportation unless the same are so packed and are of such nature as to render the transportation thereof reasonably safe and practicable In my opinion ordinary loaded shells when properly packed are not such as would come within the class of unsafe etc However there might be a question as to the right of the railroad company under the federal laws or rules of the Interstate Commerce Commission to accept such shipments for transportation by trains engaged in interstate commerce
I do not understand from your letter that you desire us to handle this matter with the railroad company and we do not give the same that direction with out first communicating with you but if it should be your wish that we take the same up with the Atlantic Coast Line or any other road you might name it will be the pleasure of the Commission to do so or to serve you in any way it can
Merchant Miners Transportation l charges at Savannah Ga
Company and Ocean Steamship Filed in office July 24 1908
Company
Complainants complained that the defendant companies were notifying their patrons of their purpose of increasing transfer charges at their terminals at Savannah Ga and inquired if the matter came within the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission The Commission replied on July 27th advising that if
FILE NO 8236
Savannah Chamber
Request for information as to the
transportation of explosives Filed in office July 24 1908
FILE NO 8237
Savannah Chamber of Commerce vs
Complaint as to increasing terminal
146
the charges were collected for service rendered in connection with interstate shipments this board had no jurisdiction in the premises The Commission requested complainants to furnish it with detailed information of facts in this case in order that it might consider the matter further but no response to the Commissions letter was ever received
FILE NO 8238
Albany Melon Association y
Rules and rates governing shipments
J of fruit
Fruit Growers Express and Railroad
Filed in office July 25 1908
Companies
This was a complaint against rules fixing the minimum weights and also against rates applicable to shipments of fruit from local stations in the vicinity of Albany Ga to Cincinnati Ohio and other interstate points
On August 3rd the Commission addressed complainants the following letter
An earlier reply to your favor of July 24th has been delayed by reason of the volume of work in the office The matter therein referred to does not come directly within our jurisdiction unless shipments are confined to the State of Georgia However the Commission is always glad to serve you or any other shipper not only as to matters over which it has control but in any other way that it can With this end in view I beg to say that the matter of rates and the furnishing of refrigerator cars is a duty of the railway companies and the refrigerator car line has nothing to do with that part of the transportation In other words the refrigerator car line is only interested in the matter to the extent of supplying the railroad companies with this class of equipment
As to the rates for refrigeration from Albany and points on other lines in that territory I beg to say that the rate from stations on Albany Northern Railroad to Cincinnati and other points is some higher than the Albany rate because of the fact that movements from these stations go to Albany and it is reasonable for the railway companies to maintain slightly higher rates from such stations than if the shipments originated at Albany
If there is any direct service that we can render you and you will make it known to us we will be pleased to assist you in any way that we can
FILE NO 8239
Bowman Ga
I Petition for depot
VS I Filed in office July 28 1908
Southern Railway Company J
After preliminary investigation by the Commission it appeared that the business offering at Bowman Ga was not sufficient to justify an order requiring depot facilities at that point The Commission so advised the petitioners and at the same time informed them that a public hearing would be granted them and further opportunity afforded to submit their contentions No further response was received to said notice
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Upon investigation the Commission found that the side track at Randolph Ga which the railway company desired to remove was in need of repairs and that the business offered the railway company at that point did not authorize its maintenance The railway company agreed to continue to accept and deliver LCL shipments at Randolph and as there was a siding from which carload shipments could be made and received at Carnegie Ga a station only two miles from Randolph the Commission granted the petition of the railway company subject to reconsideration at any time
The record in this case covered two claims for overcharge one covering mixed shipment of lumber and building material and the other straight carload of lumber No overcharge on mixed shipment but overcharge of 2149 on car of lumber paid August 28 1908
The record in this case covered eleven claims against the Seaboard Air Line Railway for overcharge shortage etc which had been filed with the railway company for several months All of the eleven claims paid within a reasonable length of time after being taken up by the Commission
This was a claim for overcharge on express shipment from Cincinnati Ohio to Ohoopee Ga Paid August 6 1908
FILE NO 8241
R 0 Bulloch
vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8242
Lon Dickey Lumber Company vs
Seaboard Air Line Company
FILE NO 8243
E A Brown
vs
Georgia Railroad
FILE NO 8244
W B Jarrell
vs
Southern Express Company

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FILE NO 8245
Waycboss Journal
vs
Southern Express Company
Claim for nondelivery of express ship
ment
Filed in office July 29 1908
Matter taken up with the defendant company and on January 8th Commission advised that claim had been satisfactorily adjusted
This was a claim for loss of one bale of cotton from a shipment consigned by claimant to Inman Akers Inman Bremen Germany The Commission held that this matter was beyond its jurisdiction
Upon investigation the Commission found that trains which were desired continued operated between Thomasville Ga and Dothan Ala and hence were beyond its jurisdiction Petitioners were so advised
Upon investigation the Commission found that the conditions governing the sale of commutation tickets between Savannah and Tybee and Savannah and Guyton were dissimilar and that no unjust discrimination existed
This was a complaint of an alleged unjust discrimination in passenger rates charged by the defendant company over that portion of its line located in Georgia in favor of that part of the line in Tennessee Upon investigation the Commission found that the Interstate Commerce Commission had under consideration the matter of jurisdiction over this line and it was deemed proper by the board to take no action at thistime
FILE NO 8246
Weslosky Company
vs
Central of Georgia Railway
FILE NO 8247
Merchants of Whigham Ga
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
FILE NO 8248
J E Henderson Jr
vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Complaint alleging discrimination against Guyton in favor of Tybee
in the matter of commutation rates
J Filed in office July 30 1908
FILE NO 8249
M A Cooper
vs
Chattanooga Railways Co
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FILE NO 8250v
j Discontinuing agency station at Pine
W bloom Ga
Georgia Florida Railway Co J mg
This was request of the railway company named to discontinue agency at Pinebloom Ga in order that its line from Hazleburst Ga to Douglas Ga might be relocated Authority prayed for granted August 11 1908
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8251
Petition for authority to discontinue l agency at Adams Park Ga
J Filed in office July 30 1908
The matter was taken up with the people of Adams Park and upon receipt of strong opposition to a favorable consideration of the railway company s petition the Commission declined to grant same unless after a formal hearing the facts should reasonably require
FILE NO 8252
Short Brothers Co j
vs Claim for damage
Georgia Southern Florida Railway Filed in office July 31 1908
Company J
This was a claim for damage to carload of cantaloupes from Arabi Ga to Tampa Fla Paid
FILE NO 8253
j Request for interpretation of rules of a mo a front the Commission governing rates
X on returned shipment as appUed
to papers submitted with his letter
Information furnished
FILE NO 8254
Christopher Ga vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Petition for depot
Filed in office July 31 1908
FILE NO 8255
n petition for authority to increase rates
Macon Dublin Savannah Rahway L
on cotton from local stations to Savannah account of increase ordered by Commission for compression
Declined October 16 1908
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B L Bolton
vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8256
Lack of spark arresters in windows on passenger coaches
Filed in office August 1 1908
FILE NO 8257
C H Cross
vs
Georgia Florida Alabama Railway
Claim for damage
Filed in office August 3 1908
This was a claim for shortage and damage account delayed transportation Claim paid September 8 1908
FILE NO 8258
VirginiaCarolina Chemical Co
Rate on empty iron barrels Filed in office August 4 1908
This was a petition for classification on empty iron barrels After notice to the railway companies and upon consideration of the contentions presented by them the Commission adopted the following rating
Barrels iron or steel empty 6th class
FILE NO 8259
Theo W Martin j
vs l Failure to deliver baggage
t n f f Filed in office August 4 1908
Atlanta Baggage Cab Co J
This was a complaint of refusal of defendant company to deliver baac after 10 p m on a Sunday night Matter taken up with the company complained against and copy of explanation made by it furnished complainaMt
FILE NO 8260
Charles L Davis a
vs Passenger train connection at Colum
Southern Railway Company and Sea bus a
board Air Line Railway Co Filed in fflce August 5 1908
This was a petition for passenger train connection at Columbus Ga between trains of the Southern Railway and Seaboard Air Line Railway Matter handled with the lines of railway at interest and desired connection secured
FILE NO 8261
George F Gober j Rates on canned fruits from Georgia
vs points to eastern cities
Railroad Companies J Filed in office August 5 1908
This was a complaint of unreasonable rates on canned fruit from Marietta Ga and other Georgia points to Baltimore and other eastern cities Matter still pending
FILE NO 8262
Lko Frank
vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Claims
Filed in office August 6 1908
This record covers five claims held by claimant against the defendant railway company Some of these claims have been disposed of and the others are still
The Commission handled this matter with the defendant railway company but said company declined to change the rates at present in effect As the matter was of an interstate character same was beyond the jurisdiction of the Commission and claimants so advised
Gulf Line Railway Company
This is a claim for overcharge growing out of an interstate shipment The matter has been handled by the Commission with all of the lines which handled the shipment and after extensive correspondence it was found necessary for the railroads to take the claim up with the Interstate Commerce Commission in order that they might secure authority from said Commission to make reparation asked for by claimants Claim still having attention
undergoing investigation
FILE NO 8263
vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8264
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railway Company
n Petition for authority to install temporarily new passenger train service over petitioners line between Atlanta and Oglethorpe with author
x ity to discontinue said additional service should same prove to be unremunerative
Filed in office August 6 1908
Authority granted
FILE NO 8265
Albany Mill Supply Company
Central of Georgia Railway Co
vs
Claim paid October 12 1908
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FILE NO 8266
W M Wall Lumber Co vs
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FILE NO 82G7
C K Ayer
vs L
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Failure to bulletin delayed trains lack of drinking water in passenger coaches crowded cars etc
Filed in office August 7 1908
This matter was taken up with the railroad company which denied that the matters complained of were as stated in the complaint to the Commission The Commission however took the question up again with the railroad company and directed that such action be taken as to remove cause for further complaints of this kind No further complaint received
FILE NO 8268
Lyndon Manufacturing Co vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Claim for refund of demurrage account discontinuance of credit without notice
Filed in office August 10 1908
After notice served upon the defendant company to show cause and upon consideration of response of said company the Commission on August 18 1908 issued the following order
In Re Lyndon Mfg Company versus Central of Georgia Railway Company Demurrage
Upon consideration of the above entitled matter the Commission finds that prior to August 1 1908 complainants were on credit list of defendant railroad company and that as is customary in such cases all cars arriving at Athens for complainants were delivered without payment of freight and other charges before delivery The Commission further finds that on July 30th defendant railroad company had for delivery to complainant a car which carried freight charges and switching amounting to 1340 which oar said defendant railroad company refused to deliver because said charges had not been paid Complainants allege and sufficient proof to the contrary has not been furnished that they received no notice that they had been removed from the credit list of defendant railroad company and that because of failure of the railroad company to give them due notice to this effect demurrage charges accrued
While the Railroad Commission of Georgia recognizes the right of the railroad companies to determine to whom they shall extend credit such companies are not authorized to discontinue an understanding or arrangement of this kind without due notice being given and the Commission finds that due notice was not given in this case
It is Thereupon Ordered That the Central of Georgia Railway Company shall on or before August 18 1908 deliver to Lyndon Mfg Company car C9205 covered by freight bill No 549 dated July 30 1908 upon payment by Lyndon Mfg Company of freight and switching charges amounting to 1340 said delivery to be made without the collection of any demurrage charges
By Order of the Board
Geo F Montgomery Secretary
S G McLendon Chairman
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FILE NO 8269
Atlanta Box Factory
vs
Western Atlantic Railroad Co J
Investigation of the Commission not yet completed

Claim for penalty demurrage Filed in office August 8 1908
FILE NO 8270
King Hardware Company
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad

Transportation small arms ammuni
tion
Filed in office August 8 1908
This was a complaint that the defendant company refused to accept small arms ammunition for transportation The matter was handled with the railroad company and on August 26th the general freight agent of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad advised the Commission that instructions had been given to agents of his company to accept such shipments
See file No 8236
Nashville Chattanooga St Louis f Filed m offlce August 8 1908 Railway Company J
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of one buggy from Elkhart Ind to Marietta Ga Paid September 12 1908
The record in this case covers the sale of the properties of the Covingtop Telephone Company to the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company showing the terms and conditions of said sale
Georgia Railroad and Central of
Georgia Railway Co J
See file No 8616
On October 19th the Commission wrote the petitioner as follows
With further reference to yours of August 11th in the matter of stopping
FILE NO 8271
R C Irwin

Vs
Claim for overcharge
FILE NO 8272
Covington Telephone Company
Filed in office August 8 1908
FILE NO 8273
John T Williams vs
FILE NO 8274
A P Carswell vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad

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certain trains on the flag at Hortense I beg to advise that we have been handling this matter with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company and are now in receipt of communication from said company stating that it is unwilling to make Hortense a flag stop for the trains in Question because of the fact that there is but little travel from Hortense that the trains in question are parts of through connections the schedules of which are made up at New York and Jacksonville and the schedules are very fast and to require said trains to stop at the various local stations would interfere with the mail contracts with the United States and other conditions and for other reasons As you are no doubt aware this Commission has no jurisdiction over trains engaged in interstate commerce and we are therefore without any power to require said trains to stop at Hortense
Regretting our inability to serve you in this instance and assuring you of our readiness to assist you whenever we can I am
Atlanta West Point Railroad 1908
This was a claim for damage to shipment of furniture from Atlanta to Gabbettsville Ga Claimant claimed that claim had been filed with the railroad company more than two years Claim taken up by the Commission with the defendant company and same was paid
Dublin Telephone Telegraph Co J Filed in office August 14 1908
This was a complaint of alleged unjust discrimination by the defendant company in furnishing telephone service Upon investigation the Commission was of the opinion that the practices complained of did not constitute an unjust discrimination
Complainants complained that the Southern Express Company had from time to time collected express charges at destination on prepaid shipments Matter taken up with the defendant company under Express Rule No 12 and handled to a satisfactory conclusion
FILE NO 8275
F M Potts
vs
FILE NO 8276
Dublin Automobile Machine Co vs
Complaint of unjust discrimination
FILE NO 8277
Miles Brothers vs
Southern Express Compant
press charges
Filed in office August 14 1908
Complaint of double collection of ex
FILE NO 8278
W W Stabr
vs
Western Union Telegraph Co
155
This was a complaint that the office of the defendant company at Savannah had refused to accept and transmit a message calling for an answer without the deposit of tolls to cover the answer The matter handled with the telegraph company and complaint satisfactorily disposed of
FILE NO 8279
Smith Harbis Company fj
vs
Wadley Southern Railway and Augusta Flobida Railway Co
Lack of physical connection at Swainsboro Ga
Filed in office August 15 1908
FILE NO 8280
Geoegia Gbanite Maeble Co j Claim for refund of demurrage vs y charges
Southebn Railway Company J Filed in office August 17 1908
This was a claim for refund of demurrage charges which claimants stated they were required to pay for delay in unloading cars the unloading of which would not have been delayed had the side track to claimants factory been constructed within as contended for by the claimants a reasonable time
Upon consideration of the facts in the case the Commission advised claimants on August 18th as follows
Yours of the 14th instant to Chairman McLendon duly received and in reply I am directed to advise that while in equity you might be entitled to a refund of the demurrage collected the Commission does not see how it could require a refund as the demurrage was collected in conformity with its rules If the Commission had ordered the railroad company to construct this side track and had fixed a time within which same should be completed and by reason of the failure of the railroad company to finish the track in said time you had been charged demurrage we could in such case require refund made However no order of this Commission was issued fixing the date when the track should be completed nor does it appear that there was any agreement made by the railroad company to construct the track within a set time For these reasons as I have stated before we do not see how the Commission would be justified in ordering refund made We regret that the facts and circumstances are such that we are unable to serve you but assure you of our readiness to do so at any time we can
All papers are herewith returned
FILE NO 8281
A L Williamson l Agency station at Penhoopee Ga
vs Filed in office August 17 1908
Geoegia Flobida Railway Co J
In answer to a letter received from Mr Williamson relative to an agency station at Penhoopee Ga the Commission on August 19th advised him as follows
Replying to your favor of the 15th instant requesting the Railroad Com
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mission to require the Georgia Florida Railway to place an agent at Penhoopee I beg to advise that while the Commission has authority to require the establishment of agencies this authority of course is conditioned upon the necessity or reasonable demands therefor in each case Before the Commission could require an agency established at Penhoopee it will be necessary for the Board to make thorough investigation and ascertain the facts in the case To this end if you desire to pursue the matter I would suggest that you file a petition setting out the business demands for the establishment of an agency and have same properly signed by parties interested and forward said petition to this oflice Upon receipt thereof the Commission will start investigation and give the matter its best attention
This was a claim for refund of overcharge on several express shipments All claims paid August 24 1908
Louisville Nashville Railboad ist 18 1908
Copy of petition served on defendant railroad company and matter set down for formal hearing before the Commission Upon consideration of the evidence submitted at said hearing the Commission was of the opinion that improved depot facilities should be provided at Ball Ground and ordered the railroad company to submit plans for such a depot building as would meet the demands of the shipping and traveling public at that point Plans were submitted and approved and depot building erected in accordance therewith
After several formal hearings and upon consideration of all of the evidence and arguments submitted to the Board the Commission was of the opinion that no change should be made in rates of the petitioning company and its petition was therefore denied
FILE NO 8282
Carson Cbowley vs
Southern Express Company
FILE NO 8283
Ball Ground Ga vs
FILE NO 8284
Georgia Railroad Company
Petition for authority to increase passenger rate from 2 cents to 2 cents per mile
Filed in office August 19 1908
FILE NO 8285
M Walker
vs
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Luella Ga
Filed in office August 19 1908
Complaint as to telephone service at
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This was a general complaint relative to telephone service at Luella Ga Matter taken up with the company complained against and proper attention given same by said company No further complaints received
mission with the railroads using interchangeable mileage this privilege was granted said railroad companies and it being shown to the Commission that the Gulf Line Railway is honoring all interchangeable mileage the same pnvi
This was a complaint of lack of passenger train equipment and consequent necessity of crowding white and black passengers in same cars Investigation showed that the trains referred to were freight trains and passengers were only allowed to use same as a matter of convenience and if additional passenger equipment was required for said trains defendant company would stop allowing passengers said privilege Complainant was advised of these facts and
Amebicus Illuminating Poweb Com
Notiefi Of the complainants petition was served on the defendant company
FILE NO 8286
I rPAAAvn f A
I
FILE NO 8287
petition for authority to revise local passenger tariffs by making fares
Gulf Line Railway Co
y end in 5 or 0 so as to avoid the necessity of making penny change
Filed in office August 20 1908
Under the rules covering the agreement entered into by the Railroad Com
lege was granted that company
FILE NO 8288
C H Howabd et al vs
Douglas Augusta Gulf Railway
no further response received from him
FILE NO 8289
Citizens of Amebicus Ga vs
31 1908 the Commission received a joint letter from counsel representing both the complainant and defendant companies requesting that said case be dismissed Same was granted and all parties so notified
FILE NO 8290
Red Cross Drug Company vs
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railroad Company
Claim paid September 19 1908
Claim for shortage
Filed in office August 21 1908
FILE NO 8291
F J Chapman
vs L Claim for refund of passenger fare
Central of Georgia Railway Co J FiIed in office AuSust 21 1908
This was a complaint made on account of fare collected for seat in sleeping
frT plat as set out In the following letter of the Commission addressed to the railway company of August 24 1908
iS i reC6ipt f a complaint from Mr F J Chapman At
l rt 6 t0 e Charged him f0r seat in sleeping car when the seat occupied by him was as he claims already paid for by the party with whom
mhTfiJ1Cm Wlth hlS l6tter he enClSed letter written yu t h August
A we understand the matter the contention of Mr Chapman is that when is daughter purchased at Atlanta a berth to Savannah said purchase entitled wo to the accommodations as is customary in such cases Whether his daughter had company from the start or whether that company got on the car at some other point in the opinion of Mr Chapman does not affect the case I believe it is the rule that a passenger holding ticket for one berth is entitled to accommodations for two between points the berth rate applies If this is true i wou d appear that Mr Chapmans complaint is in order Please let us hear from you fully upon this point
a hUSUn 5th the g6neral paSSenger agent of the defendant company advised the Commission that his previous letter declining to refund amount churned was written under a misapprehension of the facts in the case and advised that instructions would be given on that day for the payment of the claim
ITLE NO 8292
j Convenient stopping of passenger Railroad Commission of Georgia j trains at depots
J Filed in office August 21 1908
a ThlS WaS tak6n UP by the Commissin of its own initiative and on
2 198 the follwing communication was sept out by the Commission lo the President of each Railroad in Georgia
The Railroad Commission is advised that some of the railway companies in Georgia are not stopping their passengey trains at their passenger stations in
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such manner as to properly serve the comfort and convenience of their passengers On January 13 1903 the Commission addressed a communication to all Unes operating in this State calling upon them to stop their passenger trains at their stations with reference to the comfort and convenience of passengers boarding and leaving their trains and without reference to the convenient loading or unloading of baggage express etc and each line responded j vising tht such instructions would be given as would carry out the purpose of
ThTmatteTis again called to your attention and you are requested to advise the Commission promptly whether or not your company is properly carry g
Yours very truly
ou 1S S g McLendon Chairman
The various lines in the State acknowledged receipt of said notice and advised
that the same would be observed nTTie
It being brought to the attention of the Commission however that m some instances said notice was not being complied with the Board on September 23 1908 made effective the following rulebeing passenger rule No 13
All passenger trains operated in this State shall at a11stations whe su h tains stop eitherupon flag or regular schedule be brought to a staudstll wtli such relation to the waiting rooms of the station building or other Pnger facilities at said stations as will render egress from and ingress to saul tram most practicable and convenient for the passengers without reference to th convenient handling of baggage or other freight
Western Union Telegraph Co
FILE NO 8293
Telegraph agency at Montezuma Ga Filed in office August 24 1908
This was a petition of the Western Union Telegraph Company to consolidate its independent agency with the railroad telegraph agency at said poi formal hearing notice of which was served on all parties at interest the C mission granted the authority prayed for
FILE NO 8294
Legg Brick Company 1 claim for overcharge
vs r Filed in office August 24 1908
Western Atlantic Railroad Co J
Complainants made inquiry of the Commission as to their rights to sue in the Justice Courts of their own county on claims growing out of interstate shipments The Commission advised that since this was purely a question of law it would prefer not to give an opinion
FILE NO 8295
T A Cheatham 1 interstate shipments of cotton
vs Filed in office August 24 1908
Central of Georgia Railway Co J
This was complaint against the Central of Georgia Railway Co account re

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usal of said company to issue through billslading on cotton originating at local stations on said companys line to North Carolina points Matter taken up by the Commission with the railway company but no definite conclusion
The Commission handled this matter with the defendant railway company and requested said company to send a representative to Eastman Ga to confer with the complainants This was done and on October 29 1908 the assistant general freight agent of the Southern Railway Company reported the result of the conference with the complainants and no further complaint was received
This matter was taken up with the railway company but no satisfactory disposition appearing to be practicable by correspondence said matter was set down for a formal hearing before the Commission at its meeting to be held on October 22 1908 and all parties at interest duly notified At said hearing the representatives of petitioning party and of the railway company agreed upon terms for the construction of the desired side track and the case satisfactorily disposed of
This was a claim for damage account delay in delivering a shipment of long staple cotton The Commission advised the complainants that the claim for damage was beyond its jurisdiction but took the matter up with the railway company Investigation developed that the papers covering claim in question had been lost and the Commission requested the complainant to duplicate papers but no response was received to said request
This was a request for information relative to rates on wood between stations on the Chattanooga Division of the Central of Georgia Railway Information furnished
reached
FILE NO 8296
Eastman Oil Mills
vs
Southeen Railway Company
FILE NO 8297
Glenwood Ga
vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
FILE NO 8298
Heard Brothers
vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8299
M B Eubanks Atty
161
FILE NO 8300
E Dominick Company
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Claim for shortage
Filed in office August 25 1908
The following letter addressed to the complainants on August 25th will explain the handling of these claims
Your esteemed favor of the 24th instant relative to two claims against the Central of Georgia Railway Company one account shortage of six sacks of corn and the other shortage of one sack of meat
As to the first claim namely shortage of corn it appears that the car was delivered under seal and if this is true I do not see how the railroad company could be held responsible But as stated by letter of Freight Claim Agent to you which is herewith returned claim should properly be made against the shipper In other words if the railroad company can show and Mr McKinstry the Freight Claim Agent so contends that the car moved under unbroken seal thats conclusive evidence that the shortage did not occur while the gdods were in possession of the railroad company
As to the claim account of shortage of one sack of meat if you will furnish us with the railroad companys claim number we will take pleasure in assisting you in any way that we can to secure settlement I presume that by this time the road has acknowledged your claim and given you the file or claim number under Which they handled same
No further response from claimant
This was a claim for refund of demurrage charges collected on car shipped from Savannah consigned to the claimant at Macon and then reshipped by him to Parrott Ga Claimant contended that he was entitled to 48 hours free time at Macon for unloading and also 48 hours at same place for loading by reason of car being reshipped to Parrott notwithstanding the fact that the car was never unloaded or loaded at Macon but same was reconsigned to Parrott just as shipped from Savannah
The demurrage was collected upon account of the failure of the claimant to give direction at Macon as to the disposition of the car until after the accumulation of three days demurrage On September 1st the Commission addressed the claimant the following letter
Replying to your favor of the 29th ultimo relative to claim for refund of demurrage collected on shipment from Savannah to Macon and thence to Parrott Ga I beg to advise that it appears from the papers that this demurrage was collected because of your failure to give the railroad company notice for disposition or delivery As to your claim for an allowance of loading and unloading time I beg to say that such time is not due until the consignee is given notice for placing or delivery of shipments It appears from the papers the demurrage was collected as stated above because no direction was given
FILE NO 8301
H L Barfield vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
162
in the prescribed time after notice of arrival was served If I am incorrect please advise If my understanding is correct then the demurrage was properly assessed
After due investigation and formal hearing in regard to this matter the Commission on August 27th issued an order approving the issuance of the capital stock prayed for
This was a complaint that the defendant railway company refused to issue billlading through on cotton from local stations on its line to Wilmington and other North Carolina points The Commission advised complainants that the complaint was beyond its control but at the same time took the matter up with the defendant railway company in an informal way requestingsaid company to publish through rates to North Carolina points The defendant railway company opposed the routing of cotton from local stations on its line intended for export to any other port than Savannah Ga contending that it was entitled to the fullest revenue possible on such movement inasmuch as its own line reached a port at which all needful facilities for exporting etc obtained
After considerable correspondence the railway company on December 12 1908 advised the Commission that complainant had made certain concessions in his demands and that the railway company had agreed to work out a plan that would be fair to both the complainant and the railway company On February 8th said company further advised that experiments were being made and as soon as reliable information could be secured as to the effect of the new Tates further conference would be had with the complainant and the Commission Complainant was so advised and no further complaint has been received
Georgia Railroad Company
This matter was taken up with the railroad company and said company claimed to hold clear delivery receipt for the alleged loss of shipment Claimants were so advised and they replied that if the railroad company could show a receipt they would settle claim on that basis The railroad company was so advised
FILE NO 8302
Petition for authority to issue capital
Monticello Telephone Company
stock
Filed in office August 26 1908
FILE NO 8303
A S Reid et al vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Refusal to accept shipments of cotton
for North Carolina points Filed in office August 26 1908
FILE NO 8304
Matthews Brooks vs
163
FILE NO 8305
Southern Railway Company
Classification on food stuff Filed in office August 28 1908
The Southern Railway Company called the attention of the Commission to the fact that its classification on food stuff was conflicting the necessary correction was made in Circular No 341
This claim was filed account of undelivered shipment by express from Atlanta to New York which was sold at ole hoss sale and no accounting of proceeds made The Commission handled the claim with the defendant company but no disposition accomplished
Southern Railway and Seaboard Air LUgust 31 1908
Investigation disclosed the fact that the trains in question were engaged in interstate commerce and were therefore beyond the control of the Commission Petitioner was so advised
Central of Georgia Railway Co US 08
The Commission advised claimants that claims for damage were beyond its control the matter however was taken up with the railroad company but said company declined to admit of liability
Connors Baggage Express complained that the Savannah Union Station Company extended privileges to the Savannah Baggage and Cab Company that were not allowed other baggage companies doing business in Savannah Copy of complaint served upon the defendant company with notice to show cause Copy of response of defendant company furnished complainants with request that they communicate with the Commission further if after reading same they had anything further to submit No response
FILE NO 8306
L Grossman
vs
Adams Express Company
FILE NO 8307
Thomas M Godley vs
connection4 at Everett
Line Railway
J
FILE NO 8308
Roop Hardware Company vs
FILE NO 8309
Connors Baggage Express vs
Savannah Union Station Co
164
FILE NO 8310
DALTON Gkocery Company V claim for damage
vs r Filed in office August 31 1908
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad J
This was a claim for damage to shipment of meal which was rejected at destination and returned to shippers
The Commission advised claimants that it had no jurisdiction over claims of this character but at the same time took the matter up with the railroad company The defendant company reported result of its investigation to the Commission and declined to admit of liability on the claim Papers were returned to claimants with advice that their only recourse was a suit in the courts
Wrightsville Tennille Railroad
FILE NO 8311
Petition for authority to close Commission Agency maintained by said company at Mullis Ga
Filed in office August 31 1908
The Commission advised the petitioning company that no action could be taken on petition without giving notice to all parties at interest in the matter and requested said company to furnish it with names of such parties No further response
FILE NO 8312
Petition for authority to discontinue flag stops at Fairview and CanAtlanta West Point Railroad Co nonville Ga
J Filed in office August 31 1908
Copy of petition furnished to postmasters of the two stations named but no response received from them
FILE NO 8313
Request for reports from railway companies
Filed in office August 31 1908
The record in this case covers answers of the various railway companies in Georgia to ordet of the Commission requiring all of said companies to make report to the Commission as to all attorneys and surgeons to whom free transportation was issued
FILE NO 8314
1 Claim for overcharge
Filed in office August 31 1908
Builders Supply Company vs
Southern Railway Company
165
This was a claim for overcharge on shipments from Louisville Ky to Athens Ga The Commission advised the claimants that inasmuch as the shipments were interstate the elaim was beyond its control The matter however was taken up with the railway company hut no disposition effected
This was a claim for loss of one bale of sheeting Claim taken up by the Commission with the defendant railway company and same paid on December 15 1908
Georgia Southern Florida Railway ffice September 1 1908
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of lumber from Jasper Fla to Greenville Ga account failure of the railway companies to observe rate quotation made claimants on said shipment prior to its movement Upon investigation the Commission found that the published rate as filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission was applied to the shipment and there was therefore no overcharge As to the failure of the railway companies to observe the rate quotation referred to the Commission advised the claimants that their only recourse would be in the nature of a claim for damage if damage was sustained and that the courts alone could handle such a claim
Georgia Coast Piedmont Railroad Filed in office September 2 1908
Complainants complained that they were unable to secure cars for loading at Beards Creek Ga a station on the Georgia Coast Piedmont Railroad Matter taken up with the defendant company and cars furnished promptly
Honorable M L Felts filed with the Commission copy of petition which petitioners had forwarded to the Georgia Railroad and the county Commissioners of Warren county The Commission advised petitioners that matters of this hind did not come within the jurisdiction of this Board but the question was
FILE NO 8315
Farmers Supply Company vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
FILE NO 8316
Dickerson Baker Lumber Co vs
overcharge
Company
FILE NO 8317
C H Nobles and A L Howard vs
Inability to secure cars for loading
Company
J
FILE NO 8318
Citizens of Barnett Ga vs
Georgia Railroad Company
public road crossing office September 2 1908
166
taken up with the Georgia Railroad On September 3rd the Commission was furnished with a copy of the railroad companys communication to Mr W E English representing petitioners in which said company gave its reasons for declining to open the desired public crossing
FILE NO 8319
Nicholls Furniture Company
vs 1 Claim for damage
Atlanta Bibmingham Atlantic Filed in office September 3 1908 f Railroad Company
This was a claim for 250 account damage to stove The Commission advised claimants that while it had no jurisdiction over claims for damage this matter would be taken up with the defendant railway company The defendant railway company after investigation reported that the invoice value of this stove was 2250 that claimants sold the stove for 4300 but claimed that damage to handle of stove door prevented them from selling stove at the retail price namely 4500 The railway company declined to admit of liability for damage inasmuch as the claimants sold stove at 100per cent profit Copy of the answer of the railway company furnished the claimants and no further response received from them
FliiE NO 8320
Way Company
I Removal of side track
vs Filed in office September 3 1908
Macon Dublin Savannah RailroadJ
Complainants complained that the defendant railroad company had removed side track previously located at complaintants mill site While the Commission was investigating said matter the complainants requested that no action be taken as they had received assurance from the railroad company that the track would be relaid as soon as practicable
FILE NO 8321
W J McNaughton Covena Ga
j Request for information relative to rate on shipment from Elkhart Ind to Covena Ga
Filed in office September 3 1908
Information furnished September 4th
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FILE NO 8322
Gainesville Midland Railway Co
Petition for authority to inaugurate experimentally additional train service between Gainesville and Athens Ga with authority to dis continue said additional service if the experiment should prove unremunerative
Filed in office September 3 1908
Authority granted on September 4 1908

FILE NO 8323
Southebn Pine Co of Geobgia j
I Claim for penalty demurrage
Filed in office September 4 1908
Central of Georgia Railway Co J
This claim amounting to 1500 was filed account of delay in placing three cars consigned to complainants at Savannah Upon investigation the Commission found that penalty was due only for 1200 instead of 1500 as claimed and the defendant railway company requested to pay claimants said amount of 1200 Commission advised by the defendant railway company on November 10 1908 that claim would be paid in said amount
FILE NO 8324
E E Lowe Lumber Company
vs I Claim for penalty demurrage
0 I n I Filed in office September 5 1908
Southern Railway Company J
This claim was filed account delay by the defendant railway company in giving claimants notice of the arrival of shipment Notice was served by the Commission on the defendant railway company to show cause if any it couldr why the claim should not be paid Said company declined to voucher claim upon the grounds that the notice was delayed because of the congestion of the yards which made it impracticable to weigh car and hence notice could not
be given consignee ointil the weight of the car could be ascertained and upon
the further ground that claimants sustained no damage by reason of the delay
Upon consideration of the response of the railway company the Commission was of the opinion that sufficient cause had not been shown to relieve it of the penalty claimed and the Special Attorney of the Commission after investigation of the records in said case recommended to the Commission that said matter be turned over to the Governor for direction as to whether or not suit should be brought against the defendant railway company as provided for by the Act of August 23 1907
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FILE NO 8325
A Corbitt
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Claim for loss
Filed in office September 7 1908
This was a claim for loss shipment of shoes from Auburn N Y to Willacoochee Ga Matter taken up with the defendant railroad company and claim paid September 14 1908
Complainants complained of express charges collected on shipment of silver money from Fairfax S C to Savannah Ga Upon investigation the Commission found that an overcharge of 100 had been collected and upon handling the matter with the Southern Express Company same was promptly refunded
Western Union Telegraph Co
Upon investigation the Commission found that the Western Union Telegraph Company maintained telegraphic service at Raleigh Ga by employing the railroad agent to act also as telegraph agent and that the railroad company discontinued its agency station at said point and requested the telegraph company to disconnect its wires with said office
Complainant sold some cotton bagging to Hammack Rish Sons Company Edison Ga based on Savannah price plus freight rate from Savannah to Edison Hammack Rish Sons Co had previously made inquiry of the Commission as to the correct rate on cotton bagging from Savannah to Edison and were advised that the rate was 33 cents per hundred pounds In billing Hammack Rish Sons Co for the bagging Mr W P Sparks assessed freight charges at 36 cents per hundred pounds as per supplement 1 to Central of Georgia Railway Bagging and Tie Tariff the rate which Mr Sparks was required to pay Investigation by the Commission disclosed the fact that the defendant
FILE NO 8326
W H McKenzie vs
Various Railway Companies

Increased rates on cottonseed oil from
Georgia points to interstate points Filed in office September 7 1908
FILE NO 8327
J R T Bunn vs
Southern Express Company
FILE NO 8328
Citizens of Raleigh Ga vs
FILE NO 8329
W P Sparks
vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
169
company had increased the rate on bagging to Edison and other Georgia Florida and Alabama Railway stations without first securing the consent of the Railroad Commission as required by Circular No 314 The Commission therefore required refund of charges on basis of 33 cents per hundred pounds
Subsequently the railway company in due form made application for authority to make effective the change in rates referred to said change being made on basis of lowest combination and after due consideration the authority prayed for was granted
Complainant shipped car of household goods from Gadsden Alabama to Thomson Ga and through error ageht of the initial line omitted to mark the bill lading released Freight charges were collected upon unrestricted valuation and upon handling the matter with the defendant railroad company the error was detected and charges amended so as to apply on the released valuation
Georgia Northern Railway CompanyJ
The Commission furnished correct information as to rates applicable on these shipments with a statement of overcharges and claims were promptly paid
FILE NO 8333
StewartMorehead Company
Georgia Florida Railway CompanyJ
Complainants complained of inability to secure necessary cars for movement of cotton from Georgia Florida Railway stations to Savannah when routing was desired via Vidalia Ga Matter handled with the defendant company and adjusted
FILE NO 8334
Atlanta Oil Fertilizer Company
Nashville Chattanooga St Louis ber 8 1908
FILE NO 8330
S F Neal
vs
Georgia Railroad Company
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office September 8 1908
FILE NO 8331
Meigs Lumber Mfg Company vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Complaint of side track Iental Filed in office September 8 1908
FILE NO 8332
Baisden Company vs
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office September 8 1908
vs
Inability to secure cars
Filed in office September 8 1908
vs
Railway Company

170
This was a claim of excessive charges for icing cars After extensive correspondence and investigation claim was paid February 2 1909
FILE NO 8335
W A Spencer
Vs Petition for flag stop at Clarking Ga
Georgia Southern Florida Railway Filed in office September 8 1908
Company
This was a complaint that the defendant railway company had discontinued stopping its passenger trains No 1 and 2 at Clarking Ga and had caused an increase in passenger fare between Kent Fla and Clarking Ga by charging passengers rates between said point s if passengers boarded and left trains at first agency station north of Clarking Matter taken up with the railway company but said company declined to change its rule and rate On December 14 1908 the Commission addressed the following letter to Mr J B Munson vicepresident of the defendant railway company
Replying to yours of the 12th instant relative to the complaint of Mr W A Spencer of Clarking Ga I beg to advise that the Commission appreciates the fact that this matter being of an interstate character does not come within its jurisdiction but the Board was handling same with you feeling assured that regardless as to the right of this Commission to control same you would be ready to acknowledge any merit in any claim that might be presented It appears from our record Mr Spencer up to a recent date enjoyed the privileges for which he is contending and accordingly made his plans The Board is of the opinion that the same facilities which obtained when he made his business connections should be continued as no good reason has been shown why such should not be done
On December 21st Mr Munson advised the Commission that an investigation had been made and instructions given to restore the rate formerly in effect and that trains Nos 1 and 2 would also stop at Clarking Ga to take on and let off passengers
FILE NO 8336
Citizens of Pembroke Ga j
I Petition for express service
f Filed in office September 8 1908
Southern Express Company J
This was a petition that the Southern Express Company be required to inaugurate express service on all passenger trains operated over the line of the Seaboard Air Line Railway between Savannah Ga and Montgomery Ala Matter taken up with the express company and satisfactorily arranged on September 22 1908
FILE NO 8337
J B Williams vs
Alabama Great Southern Railway
Rates on coal from Tennessee mines f Filed in office September 8 1908
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Complainant complained that he was being charged 80 cents per ton on coal from Chattanooga Tenn to Trenton Ga as the proportion of through rates from mines in Tennessee whereas previously he had enjoyed a rate of 60 cents per ton as the proportion from Chattanooga to Trenton Ga The matter was taken up with the defendant railway company which company republished rate from Tennessee mines to Trenton Ga allowing 60 cents per ton between Chattanooga and Trenton as desired by the complainant
Commission advised the complainants that it had no control over claims for damage but took the matter up with the railway company After considerable correspondence the railway company declined to admit of liability for damage
There was also in this case a claim for demurrage and as to this feature claimants were requested by the Commission to furnish further information but no response was received to said request
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of live stock from Siloam Ga to Quitman Ga Commission furnished the railroad company with statement of correct rate and amount of overcharge and claim paid September 9 1908
This record covers correspondence by the Chairman of the Commission with various parties relative to transportation problems
Central of Georgia Railway Company in office September 11 1908 and Southern Railway Company J
Claimants claimed of their inability to collect several claims which they held
FILE NO 8338
White Hickory Wagon Mfg Co vs
Southern Railway Company
FILED NO 8339
E T Boswell vs
South Georgia Railway Company
FILE NO 340
S G McLendon Chairman
FILE NO 8341
J W Bale
Passenger train connection at La Fayette Ga
vs
FILE NO 8342
WilliamsHester MarbUe Co vs
Louisville Nashville Railroad
172
against the defendant railroad company Claims handled by the Commission with said railroad company and paid October 15 1908
This was a claim for loss of one barrel of spirits Matter handled with the defendant railroad company and as said company could not show delivery claim was paid on October 15 1908
f Filed in office September 12 1908
Central of Georgia Railway Co J
This record covers several claims of R C Neely Company Waynesboro Ga aggregating 17227 against the Central of Georgia Railway Company The Commission advised by claimants on January 15th that all of these claims except one had been paid and payment of that one was expected within a very short time
Matter handled with the defendant company and claims paid and instructions given that caused the complaint relative to delayed transportation to be removed
This was a petition for rating applicable in Georgia on hose reels said article not being specifically provided for in the Commissions classification After due investigation the Commission adopted the same rating on hose reels as carried in the Southern Classification
FILE NO 8343
Empire Buggy Company i
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office September 12 1908
Claim for Filed in o
Southern Railway Company
Investigation of the Commission not yet complete
FILE NO 8344
Consolidated Naval Stores Co vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Claim for loss
office September 12 1908
FILE NO 8345
R C Neeley Company vs
Claim for overcharge and damage
FILE NO 8346
Grantham Lester vs
Southern Express Company
of delays to express shipments Filed in office September 14 1908
Claim for overcharge and complaint
FILE NO 8347
Etowah Vehicle Mfg Company vs
Railway Companies
Classification hose reels
Filed in office September 14 1908
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FILE NO 8348
Georgia Hydraulic Stone Co vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office September 14 1908
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of cement tile The railroad company had assessed charges on basis of straight class P rate whereas charges should have been assessed at class P less 20 per cent Commission advised the defendant railroad company to this effect and instructed that claim be paid
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Petitioners desired a side track at their lumber plant near Pidcock Ga they informed the Commission that they had advised the defendant railroad company of their willingness to meet its usual requirements in such cases but that said railroad had declined to construct siding Matter taken up by the Commission with the railroad company on September 16th and on October 13th the superintendent of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad advised the board that track would b put in under the usual terms and conditions
The record in this case covers claim account loss of empty cement sacks from Milltown Ga to Vulcanite N J Investigation of the Commission not yet complete
This case involved rate on cross ties from local stations on the Louisville Nashville Railroad in Georgia to stations on said line in Tennessee Said matter not as yet disposed of
Southern Railway Company
Claimants based their claim for overcharge on shipment of paper boxes from Atlanta to Gainesville Ga on freight rule No 4 of the Commission which entitled shippers to lowest rate in effect whether said rate be prescribed by the Commission or is voluntarily published by the railroads The Commission
FILE NO 8349
Faucett Briley vs
FILE NO 8350
W J Dugger
vs
Milltown Air Line Railway
FILE NO 8351
W M Sisson
vs
Louisville Nashville Railroad
FILE NO 8351A
Empire Printing Box Co vs
174
has ruled that where the Southern Classification carries a lower rating than is carried in the classification of the Commission said Southern Classification rating must be used but that in using same it must be applied to the railroads tariff and not to the standard tariff of the Commission And likewise where the Commissions classification carries a lower rating than the Southern Classification that shall be used but must be used in connection with the standard tariff of the Commission and not applied to the tariffs of the railroad company In other words that the Classification of the Railroad Commission can not be used in connection with the railroads tariff nor can the Southern Classification be used in connection with the Commissions standard tariff if the Commissions classification is used the Commissions tariff must be used and if the railroads classification is used its tariffs must be used
The following letter of the Commission addressed to the claimants on November 16th will explain the handling and the disposition of this claim
Referring again to the matter of claim of the Empire Printing Box Company growing out of freight charges on shipment from Atlanta to Gainesville I beg to advise that upon further handling with the Southern Railway Company Mr R Clifton G F A infoAns us that the rates from Atlanta to Gainesville are specifically published subject to Georgia Commission classification
This being true the point raised in previous correspondence that shippers were entitled to the lowest rate whether that be arrived at by Southern Classification and the railroad companys tariff or by our classification and standard tariff is ineffective because as stated above the rates specify the classification applicable Therefore the rates and our classification is the rate of the railroad company and since said rate is the same as our classification and tariff there is no lower or higher rate according as to the combination used
FILE NO 8352
W H Sharpe vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
I Inability to secure cars for loading Filed in office September 16 1908
Complainant requested information as to the rules of the Commission requiring railroads to furnish equipment and complained of inability to secure cars promptly Information furnished as requested and the matter taken up with the railroad company and said company requested to give prompt attention to requisitions of the complainant for cars
FILE NO 8353
Atlanta Northeastern Railroad Co r
Petition for authority to Issue Bonds and Certificates of Stock for the purpose of building a line of road from Atlanta to Cumming Ga
Filed in office September 16 1908
After due consideration and formal hearing the Commission on October 2nd issuedan order authorizing the issuance of the stock and bonds prayed for
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FILE NO 8354
Bell Marble Company vs
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office September 16 1908
Georgia Railroad Company J
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of marble from Tate Ga to Macon Ga Investigation disclosed the fact that no overcharge was collected and claimants were so advised
CarmichaelStevens Lumber Co
This was a claim for delay to shipment of terra cotta from Stevens Pottery Ga to claimants at McDonough Ga The defense of the railroad company was that the car broke down in transit which necessitated repairs The Commission after due investigation was of the opinion that the long delay was not justified by the accident referred to and on December 9th issued formal order to the effect that after notice to show cause served on the defendant railroad company and upon consideration of response of said company the Commission felt that sufficient cause had not been shown to relieve it of the penalty demurrage
Southern Express Company i
Claimant complained that he forwarded a hat by express to Madison Ga which was not delivered before the party to whom the hat was intended was required to leave that point notwithstanding said party remained in Madison several days after the expiration of a reasonable time within which the hat should have been delivered and inquiry being made from day to day as to said shipment of the destination agent The matter was taken up with the express company and the Superintendent of said company at Atlanta telephoned to agent at Madison to locate the hat and send back to Atlanta This was done but because of insufficient record being made of return movement due according to the contentions of the express company to lack of time in the hurry to comply with the claimants demands the hat was again lost sight of upon its return to Atlanta Claimant therefore purchased another hat and filed claim for the amount expended for said purpose After considerable correspondence the express company paid the claim there being no dispute as to its liability but the purchase price of another hat being in question Full amount of claim paid on October 15 1908
FILE NO 8355
vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8355A
W K Mower
1
Claim for damage
Filed in office September 18 1908
vs
176
FILE NO 8356
H D Adams Company vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Claim for penalty demurrage
Filed in office September 18 1908
The following letter of the Commission addressed to claimants on October 26th will explain the handling and disposition of this claim
Referring again to your claim against the Central of Georgia Railway Company for penalty demurrage account car of hay shipped from Reynolds Ga to Macon I beg to advise that after a thorough investigation of this claim the Commission finds the facts to be as follows Upon arrival of the car at destination the railroad company served you with notice that did not show the freight charges You requested the railroad company orally to supply this information and pending a compliance by the railroad company with your request the delay for which you made claim occurred It appears that when the railroad company did furnish you with information as to the freight charges you gave order for placing the car and subsequent to your order to place car no delay occurred
The Commission finds that you have no claim against the railroad company because of insufficient notice given you as under our rules consignees can not bring in question the insufficiency of notice unless within 24 hours after receiving same written objections are filed with the delivering carrier See the last paragraph of storage rule No 2 page 18 of Part Two of our 35th Annuaf Report copy of which is sent you under another cover
Further you can not sustain a claim against the road account delay in placing because it appears that no delay occurred in placing after you ordered the railroad company to place It therefore appears that the Commission can not approve your claim and hence we return herewith papers covering
Central of Georgia Railway Co
The citizens of Shady Dale Ga complained that the defendant railway company had employed as agent at Shady Dale Ga a man who is not a telegraph operator and petitioned the Commission to require said company to place an agent at Shady Dale Ga who could act also as a telegraph operator
Formal hearing in this matter was held before the Commission on November 20 1908 at which both the petitioner and defendant railway company were represented The question was raised as to the right of the Commission to require a railway company to furnish telegraph service and this question was referred to the Special Attorney of the Commission No disposition of the petition yet made
FILE NO 8357
Citizens of Shady Dale Ga vs
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FILE NO 8358
Glovee Grocery Company vs
Seaboard Aik Line Railway
Claim for loss
Filed in office September 19 1908
This was a claim for loss of car of salt account destruction by fire in yards of the railway company before same was placed for unloading The Commission handled the matter with the defendant railway company and on October 22 1908 the General Claim Agent of said company advised that while liability rested with the Central of Georgia Railway Company he would adjust Claim and look to the last named company for reimbursement
This claim was filed account loss of personal baggage shipped from Sylvester to Ashburton Ga Matter was taken up with the defendant railway company and said company requested a detailed statement sworn to by claimant as to the contents of the lost suit case Duly certified statement secured by thfe Commission and forwarded to the railway company on April 17 1909 Matter still having attention
Atlanta West Point Railway and j Piied in office September 21 1908
Complainants complained of unjust discrimination in rates on coal from Tennessee and Alabama mines to Newnan Ga and other points in Newnans territory alleging that to Newnan different rates applied on domestic coal ancl on steam coal whereas to other nearby points the rates were the same on both grades of coal The Commission advised the complainant that the rates in question were beyond its control but took the matter up with the railroad companies at interest and on September 26th said companies advised the Commission that arrangements had been made to publish the same rates to Newnan on domestic coal as applied on steam coal and that said revised rates would be made effective as soon as necessary requirements of the Interstate Commerce Commission could be complied with
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic iber 23 1908
This was a claim for overcharge alleged overweight Claimants contended
FILE NO 8359
R B Cole
vs
Gulf Line Railway
FILE NO 8360
E C Goodwyn
vs
Rates on coalinterstate
Central of Georgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8361
Collier Lumber Company vs
Railway Company

178
that the number of feet of lumber shipped based on estimated weights prescribed by the Commission for such lumber per 1000 feet would not equal the weight upon which the railroad collected freight charges Matter was handled with the railroad company and said company furnished the Commission with certificate of weight certified to by sworn weigher showing that the weight upon which freight charges were assessed was the actual weight of the lumber The Commission forwarded said certificate to complainants and advised them that the rule of the Commission prescribing estimated weights only applied in cases where actual weights could not be ascertained and inasmuch as the railroad company had submitted certificate of sworn weigher showing the actual weight it would be necessary to show that the weight thus ascertained was incorrectly ascertained else the same would have to control
FILE NO 8362
Willingham Cotton Mills
Claim for loss
VS
Filed in office September 23 190s Central of Georgia Railway Co 1
Claim taken up by the Commission with the defendant railway company which advised the Board that while it held clear delivery receipt from its connections for this shipment it would voucher claim and look to claimants for protection if it was ultimately shown that final delivery was made
FILE NO 8363
Griffin Construction Company
Claim for refund of demurrage
VS L
Filed in office September 23 1908
Georgia Railroad Company
This was a claim based upon alleged failure of the railroad company to give notice of arrival The railroad company contended that notice of arrival was served personally by leaving notice at place of business of claimant On October 7th the Commission wrote the claimant as follows
Referring again to your claim against the Georgia Railroad for refund of demurrage I beg to advise that the railroad company sets up that notice was left by hand at your office at 508 EnglishAmerican Building at 1125 a m August 22 1908 If this is true under the rules of the Commission that waS actual service The rule of the Board prescribing that where a consignee shall make oath tht neither he nor any of his agents received notice applies only where notice is alleged to have been sent by mail No exception is made to cases where service is given by hand as in this case Under these factd the Commission can not approve your claim but of course we still hold the record open if you have any way of disproving the contention of the railway company
FILE NO 8364
Citizens of Thomaston Ga 1
I Switching trains at Thomaston
f Filed in office September 24 1908
Central of Georgia Railway Co
The Citizens of Thomaston Ga complained that the Central of Georgia Rail
179
way at said city in making up its trains would disconnect engine from cars at a point of a mile from station and allow the cars to run to station without any control over same except one brakeman Complainants complained that by so doing the delivery of the mails was delayed and same was dangerous to the citizens The Commission handled the matter with the railroad company and no further complaints received
Railway Companies j
Complainants complained that the several railway companies entering Athens maintained commutation rates into Atlanta from nearby points but did not publish such rates into Athens This matter is still being handled with the railway companies at interest
This company filed with the Commission on September 24 1908 formal consent to the regulations by the Railroad Commission of Georgia as provided in section 2347 of the Code of 1895 as amended by Act of 1905 page 79
Complainant complained that the agent of the defendant company at Matthews Ga refused to accept cotton tendered for shipment unless same was placed on platform of the depot namely in front of car doors Matter taken up with the defendant railroad company which denied the facts complained of The superintendent of said company however advised the Commission that the matter had been handled in such a manner as to remove cause of further complaint of the kind No further complaint received
FILE NO 8365
Athens Business College vs
Commutation ticket books
Filed in office September 24 1908
FILE NO 8366
Randolph Telephone Co
FILE NO 8367
j Filed in office
Filed in office September 24 1908
Southern Railway Company
Investigation of the Commission not yet completed
FILE NO 8368
J J Milton
vs
Augusta Southern Railroad Co
FILE NO 8369
W A Snow
vs
Railroad Companies
180
This was a complaint against alleged unreasonable rules governing the use of interchangeable mileage books and that the railway companies were overcharging passengers on excess baggage The Commission furnished the complainant with a copy of its excess baggage tariff and advised him that the rules governing the sale and use of interchangeable mileage books was receiving its
Athens Electric Railway and Light Fned n office September 26 1908
Central of Georgia Railway Co J
Complaint taken up with the defendant railroad company which admitted the facts complained of but advised the Commission that such instructions had been given to agents of the said company as would prevent a recurrence of similar complaints in future
Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic ber 29 1908
Claimants wrote the Commission for information relative to rules governing shipments out of which their claim arose Information furnished October 7 1908
Southern Railway Company
Complainant complained of passenger fare collected by conductors for transportation between Mt Airy and Cornelia Ga a distance of only 2 miles On October 6th the Commission wrote the complainant as follows
Replying to your favor of September 28th with which you enclosed receipt for 25 cents passenger fare paid on train I beg to advise that the railroad company was within its right in collecting this amount The railroad company is entitled to a minimum charge of 10 cents for passenger fare and as per agreement entered into when the present interchangeable mileage system was established the Southern Railroad is allowed to collect 15 cents in excess of the regular rate when fare is paid on the train
attention
FILE NO 8370
Athens Ice Coal Co vs
Rules governing the furnishing of electric power
Company
FILE NO 8371
Ocilla Oil Fertilizer Co vs
Failure to observe routing instruction Filed in office September 28 1908
FILE NO 8372
Watt Holmes Hardware Company vs
Railroad Company
J
FILE NO 8373
Jno L Perkins vs
181
FILE NO 8374
W F Barrett
vs
Southern Express Company
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office September 29 1908
This was a claim for alleged overcharge on shipment of potatoes by Southern Express Company from Ludowici Ga to Atlanta Claimant claimed that the express company charged him 182 per barrel on potatoes between the points named whereas the published rate was 91 cents per hundred pounds Upon investigation the Commission found that the rate complained of applied per hundred pounds and not per barrel and that as each barrel shipped contained three bushels of potatoes or 180 pounds and the weight of the barrel was 20 pounds or total weight of barrel and potatoes 200 pounds the rate of 182 per barrel was correct and that no overcharge was collected Claimant was so advised and no further complaint received
Upon investigation the Commission found that the trains which were desired to stop at Winder Ga were engaged in interstate commerce and were therefore beyond the control of the Commission The Board advised the petitioner that it had no control over such trains but had the power to require adequate local train service and if it was so desired the Commission would take up the question of whether or not the S A L was furnishing sufficient local train service at Winder Ga No further response
This was a complaint that the defendant company refused to honor transfers held by passengers boarding cars on College Park line at any other point than at the starting point of said cars On November 6th the Commission addressed the complainant the following letter
Referring to your communication of October 1st relative to the refusal of the Georgia Railway Electric Company to honor transfers from points north of Alabama street to College Park line when passenger boards cars at intersection of Whitehall and Forsyth streets I beg to enclose copy of letter filed by the president of the railway company named which was written him by the manager of railways Mr W H Glenn
The Commission desires to call your attention to the argument put forth by the railway company that the College Park service is desired by the patrons to be made fast etc and the argument that if passengers were allowed to use transfers and board cars at the intersection of the two streets named the West End cars would be overcrowded as far as said intersection while the College
FILE NO 8375
N K Smith
vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
FILE NO 8376
G W Mason
vs
Georgia Railway Electric Co
182
Park cars would travel empty to a large extent to the same point
We send you this letter for your information and will be glad to have any further suggestions from you that you may care to submit Of course this is not to be construed as any final action of the Commission or action at all as if you should so desire the Commission will handle the question further and if necessary have a formal hearing
With assurances of our ever readiness to serve you I have the honor to be
Atlanta West Point Railway Co
This was a complaint that the defendant company refused to allow complainants to unload live stock through the stock chute maintained by said company when stock arrived at Atlanta over another line of road On November 6th the Commission advised the complainants as follows
With further reference to your communication of October 1st relative to unloading stock at stock pens nearest your yard etc I beg to advise that we have thoroughly investigated this matter and find the following to be the facts The stock pens in question are the property of the railway companies constructed and maintained by them for the delivery of stock reaching Atlanta over their own rails It appears that you have no stock pens of your own from which to load and unload stock from cars etc This being the case the Commission is estopped by the law from requiring the railroad companies owning the stock pens in question to turn same over for the loading or unloading of stock to be shipped over or received over some other line of railway than the company owning the pen The law prescribes that no railroad company shall be required to give up the use of its property to another company without its consent and since we have been unable to secure the consent of the railroad company owning the stock pens referred to and since as I stated the matter is provided for by law and of course we can not change it I know of no way by which the companies could be required to perform the service desired
I trust that you appreciate our position in the matter and will understand that it is a question of law and of course we will have to follow its requirements Whenever we can serve you in any way we will be glad to hear from you
Complainant complained that the Seaboard Air Line Railway Companys conductors demanded coupons for 11 miles for transportation between Plains and Americus Ga whereas the actual distance is only 102 miles between the two points The Commission advised th complainant that the question of interchangeable mileage was beyond its jurisdiction but that under the rules govern
FILE NO 8377
Messrs Askew Elder vs
FILE NO 8378
G W Bannerman vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
183
ing the same and use of such mileage the railroad companies honoring same were permitted to take up one coupon for every mile or fractional part thereof hence under said rules there was no overcharge
Upon investigation the Commission found that the track in question was a team track of the defendant railroad company which formed a part of its terminal facilities at Atlanta and with which it served the patrons of its own line The Commission further found that the cars which complainant desired to unload from said track arrived at Atlanta via the Louisville Nashville Railroad and the Southern Railway Complainant was advised that under the law one railway company could not be required against its will to give oveu to the use of another railroad its terminal iacilities and that said company could only be required to place cars for unloading on said track that arrived over its own rails The defendant company could however be required to place cars arriving over other lines for unloading on private side tracks connected with its own rails
This was a complaint as to rate on canned peaches from local stations on the defendant companys line in Georgia to points in the east and west The matter was taken up by the Commission with the defendant railway company but no disposition has as yet been accomplished
Copy of complaint served by the Commission upon the defendant railway company with instructions to remove proipptly any just cause for complaint The railway company contended that the cause of the complaint was due to the fact that complainants did not give said company sufficient time within which to supply the empties but that complainants waited until the cotton was offered for shipment and then desired immediately supply of equipment The Superintendent of the railway company advised the Commission that he would keep a few empty cars at Odessadabe Ga at all times and every effort would be made to prevent a recurrence of just cause for complaint
FILE NO 8379
J H Davis
vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Refusal of defendant company to allow use of certain side track for un loading cars
Filed in office October 5 1908
vs
Louisville Nashville
canned peaches office October 5 1908
FILE NO 8381
Merchants of Odessadale Ga vs
Macon Birmingham Railway Co
promptly
Filed in office October 5 1908
Inability to secure empty cars
184
FILE NO 8382
Petition for authority to discontinue telegraph office at Boston Ga
Filed in office October 6 1908
The petitioning company advised the Commission that the receipts at its office at Boston Ga did not justify maintenance of said agency Upon investigation the Commission found that the Western Union Telegraph Company maintained an office at Boston and upon handling the matter with the people of said city and no opposition being raised to a favorable consideration of the petition the authority prayed for was granted
FILE NO 8383
King Lumber Company
I Routing shipments
vs Filed in office October 6 1908
Central of Georgia Railway Co J
King Lumber Company complained that agents of the Central of Georgia Railway Company refused to insert in billslading covering shipments originating at local stations on said railway line destined to Thomaston Ga routing via Macon thence via the M B Ry The Commission in similar cases had ruled that shipments could be routed by shippers between two points in Georgia as they desired provided always that rates accruing by the route specified were paid Matter handled with the railway company and no further complaint received
FILE NO 8384
Southern States Portland Cement Company vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Interchangeable mileage basis Rockmart to Atlanta Ga
Filed in office October 6 1908
Complainants complained that th conductors of defendants company were lifting 52 coupons between Rockmart and Atlanta Ga whereas the actual dis
tance was only 48 miles This matter was taken up with the defendant company which replied that after careful investigation it was found that the conductors of said railway company were detaching only 48 coupons between the points named and reciuest was made for particulars as to the basis com plained of No further response
FILE NO 8385
southern Flour Grain Co im for penalty demurrage
vs Filed in office October 7 1908
Central of Georgia Railway Co
This was a claim for penalty demurrage account failure of the railway company to notify the claimants of the arrival of car Notice served by the Commission on the defendant railway company to show cause if any it could why claim should not be paid The response of the railway company received on
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October 12th and upon consideration of said response the Commission was of the opinion that sufficient cause had not been shown to relieve the railway company of penalty demurrage and it was so ordered
Central of Georgia Railway Co
This was similar to claim covered by File No 8385 and was handled and disposed of in the same manner
This claim was filed account lost shipment of furniture Matter taken up with the railway company which advised that voucher was issued and mailed claimants on December 14 1908
The following letter of the Commission to Mr Hand dated January 2nd will explain the handling and disposition of this inquiry
Some time ago you wrote asking what arrangement could be made without violating the law whereby the Flint River Railroad could pay you out of its rate for the drayage of your cotton from the warehouse to the freight depot of that road The question looked simple enough but a little study showed that it was one that had to be very carefully answered I therefore submitted your question to our attorney for an opinion from him I find that the Interstate Commerce Commission practically decided this question December 12 1908 in Case No 1487 In a headnote to that case the Interstate Commerce Commission says A
It is not a part of the carriers duty to bear the expense of transfer of goods from the shipper to the carrier For carriers to undertake to compensate shippers for performing services which the shippers are legally bound to do for themselves is for the carriers to violate the act
This seems to meet the question which you present If you will write to the
FILE NO 8386
Southern Flour Grain Co vs
FILE NO 8387
R E McKenzie Co vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co
FILE NO 8388
I Request for information as to right of the Flint River Northeastern Railway Co to pay drayage on cotton from warehouses at Pelham
J L Hand Pelham Ga
to the depot of said company at that point when such cotton was to be shipped by the Flint River Northeastern Railway Company
J Filed in office October 7 1908
Interstate Commerce Commission at Washington they will send you a copy of the decision in this case
FILE NO 8389
Sibley Lumber Company vs
Claim for overcharge
Fitzgerald Ocilla Broxton Railway j Filed in office October 7 1908
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of lumber from Ocilla to Monroe Ga Complaint taken up with the defendant railway company On October 13th said company advised that while the overcharge was beyond its line claim would be paid and matter taken up by it with its connections for reimbursement Claimants advised on October 16th that voucher in their favor for amount of claim had been received
The railway company stated that the correct rate should be 186 per ton whereas by reason of transposition of the figures 6 and 8 the rate was published as 168 per ton Authority was granted railway company to publish a rate of 186 per ton between the two points
Complainants complained that the Southern Railway was unreasonable in its regulations relative to the reconsigning of shipments where shippers desired that all advance charges should follow shipments The matter was taken up with the railway company and copy of its regulations furnished complainants It appeared that the defendant railway company was applying these rules uniformly without discrimination in favor of one against any other shipper The Commission requested the complainants to specify or submit their complaint more in detail and same would have thorough attention and consideration No further response received
The Central of Georgia Railway Company requested the Commission to adopt a rating on cotton samples as no provision was made in the Commissions clas
Company
FILE NO 8390
j Petition for authority to correct typographical error in Coast Points
Southern Railway Company
tariff relating to rate on coal from Brunswick Ga to Augusta Ga
Filed in office October 8 1908
FILE NO 8391
O A Smith Roofing Con Co vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8392
Central of Georgia Railway Co
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sification for shipments of this commodity After due consideration the Commission classified cotton samples first class
Complainant complained of rules of the railway companies requiring the minimum load of 10000 pounds before switching service would be performed The Commission after investigation was of the opinion in view of the demands for empty equipment and the car rental which the railway company switching was required to pay for the car used that the rules were not unreasonable and complainant so advised
Petitioners desired a flag stop at Junction City Ga for trainsof the defendant railway company the point of intersection between line of said defendant company and of the Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railway Company The defendant company maintained an agency station at Paschal Ga a distance of 3352 feet from the point of intersection between the two lines of railway The matter was handled by the Commission with the petitioners and defendant railway company and on November 10 1908 the petitioners requested the Commission to hold the matter in abeyance until some later date
Complainant was advised that inasmuch as the matters complained of were in connection with the facilities of the railway company named at a point in Alabama the same were beyond the jurisdiction of this Commission At the same
FILE NO 8393
V H Kriegshaber vs
Various Railway Companies
FILE NO 8394
Citizens of Junction City Ga vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Petition for flag stop
Filed in office October 9 1908
FILE NO 8395
Petition for authority to open express agency at Parish Ga with authority to discontinue said agency
Southern Express Company
whenever the express company was unable to secure the services of an
agent at that point
J Filed in office October 12 1908
Authority prayed for granted October 15 1908
FILE NO 8396
F M Ledbetter vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
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time however the Commission took the matter up with the railway company complained against and spine was adjusted
Pord Johnson Co j Claim tor damage account oi ueiayeu
VSm l shipment
Southern Express Company J Filed in office October 13 1908
Ford Johnson Company complained that by reason of failure to promptly receive matter from Chicago 111 advertising a special sale of furniture which they proposed to conduct they were required to reprint the advertising circulars and were otherwise put to trouble and expense and they accordingly filed claim against the Southern Express Company for the expense thus incurred and also for alleged damage sustained Matter handled with the express company nd on January 15 1909 claimants advised the Commission that claim had been satisfactorily settled
Central of Georgia Railway Co
This matter was handled with the railway company and on October 19th petitioners advised the Commission that the railway company had signified its willingness to act favorably upon their petition requesting that their petition be withdrawn
Georgia Railroad Company
This was a claim account overcharge on shipment of cane seed from Covington Ga to Bridgeport Ala Matter handled with the railway company and claim paid
FILE NO 8397
FILE NO 8398
Citizens of Peeks Crossing Ga vs
FILE NO 8399
Citizens of Melner Ga vs
Central of Georgia Railway Cc
FILE NO 8400
E K Turner
vs
FILE NO 8401
Request for information as to what
XiEgg Brick Company
rates should be applied to shipments when a 40000pound car was ordered and the railway com pany furnished a 60000pound car
Filed in office October 16 1908
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The following response made by the Commission on October 19th
Replying to your favor of the 15th instant and returning herewith all papers therewith enclosed I beg to advise that while it appears that the special rate on brick from Calhoun to Atlanta is subject to the rule of the railroad company which provides that the weight to be used in arriving at freight charges on carload shipments shall be the marked capacity of the car in view of your statement that you ordered a 40000poundcapacity car I think you are clearly entitled to pay freight charges on no more than the actual weight subject to the capacity of a 40000pound car I am of this opinion because it was the duty of the railroad company to furnish you the kind of car ordered and if that was impracticable for the company to do then you should not be charged more than if such car had been furnished if the railroad company furnished some other kind of car instead
You state that you wrife merely for information and do not file a complaint and we therefore merely give you the information above expressed
FILE NO 8402
Citizens of Bufobd Ga t
I Petition for depot
VS I Filed in office October 17 1908
Southebn Railway Company j
This matter was handled with the defendant railway company and on November 30th petitioner advised the Commission that the railroad company had ordered lumber and made other arrangements for the improved facilities desired and requested the Commission to withhold any action on the petition
FILE NO 8403
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co
Petition for authority to revise rates on naval stores from Wadle Southern Railway stations to Savannah Ga
Filed in office October 17 1908
This matter has been referred by the Commission to the Rate Expert for report
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FILE NO 8405
Lyndon Manufacturing Company vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office October 19 1908
This was a claim for overcharge account of shipment of lumber from Milan Ga to Athens Ga Claimants stated that claim had been pending nearly a year and that they were unable to secure any definite information relative thereto from the railway company The Commission took the claim up with the defendant railway company and same was paid on October 30 1908
This was a request from the Southern Railway Company that the Commission publish a rating on flour when in sacks weighing less than 10 pounds and when in paper sacks not packed After due notice and formal hearing the Commission adopted the following ratings
Flour in sacks other than paper 10 pounds and over Class C
Flour in sacks other than paper less than 10 pounds Class 6
Flour in paper sacks not packed not taken
The merchants of Barrington Ga complained to the Commission that the roof of the depot of the Seaboard Air Line at Barrington Ga was in such condition as that goods stored therein were often damaged by rain The matter was taken up with the railway company and all necessary repairs made on said building
Complainant complained that the defendant company had increased certain day rates for seats in Pullman cars between points in Georgia The Commission took the matter up with the company complained against and upon investigation found that the facts complained of were true The Board requested its special attorney to give his opinion as to the jurisdiction of the Commission over the Pullman Company and other sleeping car companies and on November 14th the special attorney advised that there was no statute placing such companies under the jurisdiction of the Commission See opinion of the special
FILE NO 8406
Classification on flour in sacks weigh
Southern Railway Company
ing less than 10 pounds Filed in office October 19 1908
FILE NO 8407
Barrington Ga vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
FILE NO 8408
Charles 1 Mell vs
The Pullman Company
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attorney under Decisions of the special attorney to the Commission The Commission advised the complainant in line with the above
Mr Stubbs requested us to furnish him with certain legal information relative to matters entirely without the jurisdiction of the Commission and the special attorney of the Board advised that inasmuch as it had no control over the matters in question it would be proper not to express any legal opinion
The citizens of Baxley Ga filed with the Commission complaint that without any notice the Southern Railway Company had discontinued the practice of stopping its trains Nos 13 and 14 at Baxley Ga when flagged The matter was taken up with the defendant railway company and on October 28th said company advised the Commission that Baxley Ga had again been made a flag stop for its trains Nos 13 and 14
Gaskins OBerry McCbanie Co y
vs I Claim for overcharge
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad j FilGd in ffiCe 0ctober 20 1908
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of one buggy top from Kinston N C to Willacoochee Ga Claim taken up with the railroad company and same paid on November 20 1908
The president of the Register Glennville Railroad forwarded to the Commission a circular issued by the Georgia Coast Piedmont Railway Company advertising free storage on cotton at Glennville and free transportation to that point on all cotton which when sold went out over the defendants line Upon investigation the Commission found that the plan was not violative of any of its rules since when the cotton was ultimately sold the rate from original point of shipment to final destination was applied as is done in milling in transit privileges The Commission however called the attention of the Georgia Coast Piedmont Railway Company to the faei that its advertisement was somewhat misleading in that it referred to free transportation of cotton
FILE NO 8409
J B Stubbs
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
thereon
FILE NO 8410
Baxley Ga
vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8411
FILE
Register Glennville Railroad vs
Georgia Coast Piedmont Railway
NO 8412
Filed in office October 21 1908
Alleged illegal inducements offered by the defendant company for securing business
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FILE NO 8413
Baxley Ga
Passenger train service at Baxley Ga Filed in office October 21 1908
vs
Southern Railway Company
See file No 8410
FILE NO 8414
Consolidated Naval Stores Co
vs
Southern Railway Company
Claim for damage
Filed in office October 21 1908
This was a claim account of damage to shipment consigned to Nesbit Ga a flag station on defendants line of road The matter was handled with the defendant railway company which company declined to admit of liability claiming their legal exemption from liability when shipments are consigned to and put off at flag stations or stations at which the railway company has no agent Claimants so advised and on November 9 1908 they advised the Commission that they had authorized the defendant railway company to cancel their claim
Complainant complained that he purchased a ticket via the Ocan Steamship Company from Savannah to Boston Mass but because of an accident to the boat upon which he was to sail the defendant company cancelled said sailing and gave claimant a ticket to Boston via New York and Fall River Line from New York to Boston claimant was charged 255 notwithstanding the fact that the ticket given him in exchange for transportation over the New York and Fall River Line entitled him to passage including meals and berth from Savannah to Boston The matter was taken up with the defendant company but said company declined the claim upon the ground that none of its sailings are guaranteed and the exchange ticket was secured and given the claimant in order to afford him transportation to his desired destination in the shortest length of time The Commission so advised the claimant and informed him that his claim was beyond the jurisdiction of the Commission and hence the Board could not serve him further
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Complainant complained of his inability to secure delivery of shipments of merchandise shipped from Valdosta Ga to Dupont Ga Matter taken up with the railroad company and delivery promptly accomplished The delay in delivering was attributable to the fact that the shipment went astray
FILE NO 8415
L McManus
VSt
Ocean Steamship Company
FILE NO 8416
L L Dupont
vs

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FILE NO 8417
Z P Hall Company vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Claim for loss
Filed in office October 23 1908
Investigation of the Commission not yet complete
FILE NO 8418
Jno J McDonough vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Claim for penalty demurrage Filed in office October 23 1908
This was a claim account delay in placing car for unloading which originated at a point beyond the State of Georgia namely Columbia S C The railroad conipany denied liability of said claim under the rule of the Commission claiming that inasmuch as the shipment was of an interstate character the rule of the Commission did not apply The special attorney of the Commission was instructed to investigate the case and the following is a copy of his opinion given in said matter
Savannah Locomotive Works and Supply Co vs Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company No 8148
I have gone through the file in this case and under the facts stated in the last letter of the secretary and treasurer f the Savannah Locomotive Works and Supply Co I do not think that the Commission has jurisdiction over this shipment In other words it does not appear from the facts furnished by the claimant that the shipment had ceased to be an interstate shipment It only appears that the consignee paid the freight and ordered the car delivered to its own track Before the interstate character of the shipment ceases there must be a delivery of the shipment to the consignee or what is tantamount to such delivery The interstate transportation of cars from another State which have not been delivered to the consignee but remain on the track of the railway in the condition in which they were originally brought into the State is not completed and they are still within the protection of the Commerce Clause of the constitution
The Commission returned all papers with copy of the above opinion to claimant telling him that as the claim was beyond its jurisdiction it could not serve him further
Nashville Chattanooga St Louis ictober 24 1908
This was a claim for loss of shipment from Douglas Ga to Chattanooga Tenn The Commission took the matter up with the railway company but was unable to locate the railroads records claimant having furnished erroneous claim reference Claimant requested to furnish further information but no response received from him
FILE NO 8419
W E McKinley
VS
Railway Company

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FILE NO 8420
J O Crowley
vs

Claim for loss overcharge and damage Filed in office October 24 1908
Southern Railway Company J
The record in this case covers a claim held by claimant against the defendant railway company investigation of the Commission not yet complete
Central of Georgia Railway Company
This claim was filed account of error of the agent of the defendant railway company in forwarding shipment Shipment was made to Meda but agent erroneously billed same to Metter G The defendant railway company charged claimant for the movement both to Metter and from that point to correct destination The Commission on November 17th advised the railway company of the facts in the case and requested refund of all charges collected in excess of what they would have been had shipment moyed direct to correct destination in the first instance
This was a petition for flag stop at Baxley Ga of Southern Railway trains
Complainants complained that the rating on English walnuts carried in the Southern Classification was lower than carried in the Classification of the Commission and requested the Commission to adopt Southern Classification rating on this commodity The Commission on December 4th wrote complainants the following letter
Referring again to the matter of our classification on nuts I beg to advise that the Commission has considered this subject and while it is true the Southern Classification provides a lower rating on English walnuts than our Classification does the Commission could not in fairness to the railroads single out one rating in their classification which was lower than ours and adopt it without adopting their entire ratings on the commodities in question We are quite sure that the shippers in Georgia interested in the transportation of nuts would not desire the Commission to adopt the Southern Classification ratings
FILE NO 8421
Barto Dennis
vs
FILE NO 8422
H L Williams
Southern Railway Company
vs

Nos 13 and 14 Matter taken up with the defendant railway company and said company on October 28th made Baxley Ga a flag stop for said trains
FILE NO 8423
Gallagher Grocery Co vs
Railway Companies
on all kinds of nuts because in most cases our classification is lower The railroads have time and again urged the Commission to adopt in its entirety the Southern Classification but as there are some 600 ratings in the Commission s classification lower than Southern Classification the Board has declined to do SO wevitueu
PILE NO 8424
Claim for refund of demurrage Filed in office October 27 1908
Sterling Lumber Company vs
Atlanta West Point Railroad
Claim in this case accrued out of two carload shipments of lumber consigned to claimants at Atlanta which were by them reconsigned one car over the Southern Railway and the other car over the Central of Georgia Railway Upon arrival of the cars at Atlanta notices of arrival were given by the railway company to claimants but no order for disposition was given by the claimants until two days thereafter when orders were given for the reconsignment of the cars Claimants contend that they were entitled to 48 hours on each car
rrvembenrSi6thle Cmml8Sln addressed the claimants the following latter
Returning all papers forwarded in yours of November 12th I beg to say that hvCain0t Werein you have grinds for claim since the free time allowed unloadiL 1SSion for unloading is intended to apply only where the ading actually takes place If you did not unload the cars you could not of course claim free time upon that account You will agree with me that the JJ u Provides for free time for one unloading and if you were given credit P n that account the parties actually unloading car would of course have no tree time for unloading
FILE NO 8425
Citizens of Ayebsville Ga n
vs I Petition for depot
Southern Railway Company f Ifiled in office 0ctober 27 1908
Investigation of the Commission not yet complete
Jno R Young Co vs
Atlanta Birmingham Railroad Company
FILE NO 8426
Atlantic

j
Rate on empty syrup barrels Filed in office October 27 1908
Complainants complained that the A B A R R quoted them a rate on syrup barrels from Brunswick Ga to Stillwell Ga of 29 cents per hundred ounds whereas the mileage rate as fixed by the Commission is 18 cents The matter was taken up with the railroad company which advised that the quotanon complained of was furnished under the impression that it was a rate on yrup in barrels that complainants requested and not rate on empty syrup
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barrels Correct information furnished the complainants with advice that refund would be made of any excessive charges that might have been collected
This matter was handled with the defendant company and claim paid
Georgia Coast Piedmont Railway
This matter was handled with the defendant railroad company and vicepresident and general manager of said company advised the Commission that its trainmaster had been instructed to closely watch the matter complained of and to see that his best efforts were used in an effort to insure the prompt movement in future of shipments No further complaint
Southern Railway Company
This was a claim for overcharge account passenger fare collected by conductor of the Southern Railway Company for passage from Chamblee to Norcross Ga The matter was taken up with the defendant railway company which advised that the overcharge was collected inadvertently and prompt refund was made
Copies of this petition were furnished Atlanta dealers of the commodities referred to and strong opposition developed to a favorable consideration of said petition and petitioning company was so advised and on November 4th with
This was a claim for damage growing out of a shipment of fish Claimants contended that they had sustained damage in the amount of 520 the express company admitted liability to the amount of 425 and claim settled on this
FILE NO 8427
J L Crews
vs
Southern Express Company
FILE NO 8428
Howard Howard vs
FILE NO 8429
A R Watkins
vs
FILE NO 8430
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Petition for authority to cancel rates on coal coke and lime in carload lots from Atlanta to local stations
J Filed in office October 28 1908
drew its petition
FILE NO 8431
Roger Brothers vs
Southern Express Company
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basis this being onethird of the value of the shipment the extent to which consignees stated the shipment had been damaged
FILE NO 8432
Rogebs Brothers
vs 1 Claim for damage
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Filed in office October 29 1908 Railroad Company
This was a claim account damage to shipment of stoves The defendant railroad company agreed to repair ail broken stoves and to send a representative to handle the matter with claimants to a satisfactory conclusion
FILE NO 8433
A L Moore j Unsafe condition of warehouse at Cor
vs sica Ga
Wadley Southern Railway CompanyJ Filed in office October 29 1908
Complainant complained that the roof of the warehouse of the defendant railway company at Corsica Ga was rotten and in such a condition as that sparks from passing trains were liable to ignite same thus placing at a great risk all adjacent buildings The matter was handled with the defendant railway company and said company had the building removed
FILE NO 8434
Gainesville Midland Railway Co
Petition for authority to revise passenger tariffs so as to remove the necessity of making penny change j Filed in office October 30 1908
It was the desire of the petitioning railway company to make all passenger fares end either in 5 or 0 by charging the nearest amount ending in 5 or 0 to
the amount arrived at by applying the rate per mile to the actual distance traveled After due consideration the Commission denied the petition
FILE NO 8435
The CubryAbrington Co vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway and Central of Georgia Railway Co
Complainants complained of delay to shipments from Rome Ga destined to points on the S A L Railway transferred at Cedartown Ga This matter was handled with the lines of railway at interest and the Commission was advised by the officials of said lines that such instructions had been given as would prevent a recurrence of any just cause of complaint of this kind in future No further complaint received
I
Delayed transportation j Filed in office October 30 1908
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FILE NO 8436
Petition for authority to discontinue
freight and passenger agency at
Central of Georgia Railway Co Lawtons Ga
J Filed in office October 30 1908
Copy of petition forwarded to the Postmaster at Lawtons Ga with request
that same be submitted to citizens interested and the Commission furnished with any objections that might be offered to a favorable consideration of the petition No objections being received the Commission upon consideration of the showing made by the railway company of the business offering at Lawtons Ga was of the opinion that the conditions obtaining did not justify a continuance of said agency and the petition to close same was granted
Complainants complained of their inability to collect two claims for overcharge which they had held for some time against the defendant railway company Claims were taken up by the Commission with the defendant railway company and payment of both secured on December 3 1908
This matter was handled with the defendant company and after due investigation said company advised the Commission that the amount of express business offering at Leliaton Ga would not justify the maintenance of an express office at that point The Commission advised the petitioners of the contentions of the defendant company and informed them that no order could be issued in this matter until after a formal hearing and a thorough investigation of the merits in the case Petitioners were requested to advise the Commission if they desired a hearing but no response received from them
Southern Express Company j
Copies of rules governing express companies furnished complainant and no further complaint received from him
FILE NO 8437

J S Byrom Sons vs
Georgia Southern Florida Railway
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office October 31 1908
FILE NO 8438
Citizens of Leliaton Ga vs
Southern Express Company
Petition for express office
Filed in office November 2 1908
FILE NO 8439
A A Murphey
Charges on C O D shipments Filed in office November 3 1908
vs
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FILE NO 8440
Citizens of Roberta Ga j Telephone in depot of the railway com
vs W pany
Southern Railway Company J Filed in office November 3 1908
Complainants complained that the defendant railway company had caused the removal of telephone from its depot office at Roberta Ga and that the lack of telephone connections with said office caaised great inconvenience to the patrons of said railway company at that point
This matter is still receiving the attention of the Commission investigation being made as to the jurisdiction of the Commission to require the railway company to furnish such service
FILE NO 8441
Etna Steel Ibon Co vs
Southebn Railway Company
Inability to secure empty cars Filed in office November 4 1908
Matter taken up with the defendant railway company and satisfactorily disposed of
FILE NO 8442
Martin Heyden Claim for damage account destruction
vs v of goods by fire
Seaboard Air Line Railway j Filed in office November 4 1908
The Commission handled this claim with the defendant railway company but said company declined to admit of liability thereon beyond the amount of 1000 whereas claimant claimed damage in the amount of 4500 The Commission informed claimant of the results of its handling his claim and advised him that as the claim was beyond its jurisdiction it could not assist him further
FILE NO 8443 j
Renfroes Ga I
Depot
vs i
Filed in office November 4 1908
Seaboard Aib Line Railway J
Mr A R Wright of Renfroes Ga wrote the Commission relative to depot facilities at said point The Commission advised him that if he would file a petition setting out the needs for improved depot facilities same would have prompt attention No further response
FILE NO 8444
T A Caloway l
vs Claim for loss
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic f Filed in office November 6 1908 Railroad Company y
This claim was filed account lost shipment of household goods The railroad
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company claimed to hold receipt for delivery of goods in good order signed by C J Hitch Claimant stated that he did not know C J Hitch nor had he ever heard of him Investigation of the Commission not yet complete
Central oe Georgia Railway Co
This claim grew out of a shipment of fencing from Frankton Ind consigned to the claimants at Chipley Ga Upon arrival of the shipment at destination a portion checked short and consignees who are the claimants in this case declined to accept same After advertising as required by law the defendant railway company sold the shipment at which sale 497 in excess of charges against the shipment were realized This the defendant company offered to claimant stating that the portion of the shipment which was checked short at destination was short on delivery by the Louisville Nashville Railroad to the defendant railway company and hence said defendant declined to admit of liability thereon The Commission advised the claimants that inasmuch as the claim accrued out of an interstate shipment it was therefore beyond its control that it could be of no further assistance in the matter and that claimants only recourse if they desired to further pursue their claim would be by a suit in the courts
Wrightsville Tennille Railroad Co
This matter was handled with the defendant railroad company which contended that the cause of the alleged delay was due to failure of complainant to make proper application for cars The Commission informed complainant of requirements of storage rule No 9 covering requisitions for empty cars and instructed the railroad company to give prompt attention to all orders when properly filed No further complaint
This was a claim for damage account of delayed transportation of ice resulting in loss by melting The Commission advised the claimants that it had no jurisdiction over claims for damage but at the same time handled the matter with the defendant railway company After considerable correspondence the railway company denied liability on said claim and the Commission accordingly rso notified the claimants and advised them that their only recourse would be a suit in the courts
FILE NO 8445
Murrah Brothers vs
FILE NO 8446
H F Gilmore
vs
FILE NO 8447
Talbotton Bottling Works vs
Central oe Georgia Railway Co
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FILE NO 8448
Citizens of Albany Pelham etc
I Complaint against change in schedules
vs Filed in office November 13 1908
Atlantic Coast Line Railkoad J
Complainants advised the Commission that the defendant railroad company had given notice of a change in schedules of its afternoon passenger trains between Albany and Thomasville Ga so that said passenger train would leave Albany at 235 p m instead of 400 p m The patrons of said train vigorously opposed said change The Commission took the matter up with the defendant railroad company and requested that no change be made in said schedule until a hearing and thorough investigation of the matter could be made The railroad company advised the Commission that the change complained of would not be made
FILE NO 8449
Postal TelegbaphCable Company
Petition for authority to establish temporarily telegraph service at Blackshear Ga with authority to discontinue said service if its maintenance should prove to be unremunerative
Filed in office November 11 1908 Authority prayed for granted November 13 1908
CLAIM NO 8450
Paulk Obebby Company vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railboad
Claims handled by the Commission with the defendant railroad company and payment of all of them secured January 4 1909

Claim for overcharge and shortage Filed in office November 14 1908
FILE NO 8451
G H Dooly
Claim for stock killed
vs L
I Filed in office November 16 1908 Tallulah Falls Railway Company J
This matter was handled with the defendant railway company which declined to admit of liability The Commission advised claimant that it had no jurisdiction over claims of this character and could not serve it furtherhis only recourse being a suit in the courts
FILE NO 8452
Rule requiring passengers boarding
Geoegia Southebn Flobida Railway
y trains with guns to unbreech same
Company f
J Filed in office November 17 1908
The railway company named advised the Commission that at times guns were discharged on board its trains and that the presence of passengers on
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trains with guns caused anxiety upon the part of the other passengers and requested the Commission to adopt some rule upon this subject The Commission after thoroughly considering the question on December 3 1908 issued the following rule same being passenger rule No 14
No person shall be permitted to board a train or enter a car in which passengers ride in this State with a loaded gun and all breechloading guns shall be unbreeched on boarding such train or entering such car
Conductors of railway trains are authorized to see to the enforcement of this rule and failure on the part of any passenger to comply with the terms hereof shall be cause for ejecting such passenger from the train
FILE NO 8453
J A Perry et at 1 Insufficient passenger train service
vs f Filed in office November 17 1908
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Mr J A Perry in behalf of the citizens residing along the line of the defendants line of railway between Atlanta and Athens Ga complained that said company failed to furnish sufficient local passenger train service into Atlanta that certain of the defendant companys trains did not stop at Lawrenceville and other local stations and complainants were without any facilities for coming to Atlanta in the morning and returning home same day Formal hearings were had in this matter and as a result of which the defendant company made Lawrenceville and other stations regular stops for its train and on May 2nd put on an additional passenger train for local service between Atlanta and Athens said train arriving at Atlanta at 830 a m and departing at 430 p m
For a fuller record of this casesee SUBJECT INDEX under Seaboard Air Line Railway
FILE NO 8454
Rules governing the operation of trains
C B Townsend r during fogs
J Filed in office November 17 1908
Mr Townsend wrote the Commission relative to danger to which passeiiigerS on railroad trains during heavy fogs were subjected to by reason of the fact that there were no regulations requiring trains to slow up in such weather The Commission advised Mr Townsend that while it had no jurisdiction over matters of this kind his letter would be kept on file and given attention whenever the Commission was authorized to regulate the matter referred to
FILE NO 8455
RamseyWheeler Company 1 ilill
I Claim for penalty demurrage
Filed in office November 17 1908 Gainesville Midland Railway Co j
This claim was filed under storage rule No 10 account delay to car shipped from Olympia Ga to Winder Ga billlading being dated August 7 1908 and
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car reached destination on October 22 1908 The delay was accounted for by the railway companies at interest to bad order of the car containing the shipment and partially because of negligence on the part of the employees The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad the Central of Georgia Railway Company and the Gainesville Midland Railway companies admitted liability for penalty account delays accruing while car was in possession of their respective lines but the Southern Railway Company denied liability on the ground that so many cars at this time were in bad order that it was impossible for it to have handled the car in a shorter time The Commission upon consideration of the responses of the railway companies at interest was of the opinion that sufficient cause had not been shown to relieve them of the penalties claimed and on December 2nd issued an order to that effect
Complainant complained of his inability to secure delivery of his baggage which was checked from Talladega Alabama to Columbiana Ala Investigation developed that while the baggage agent checked the baggage to Columbiana the complaintant received orders in route to change his destination he therefore gave orders to the defendant railway company to forward trunk to his changed destination which the railway company did Before the baggage reached point to which it was reconsigned complainant was again required to move and thus from place to place the baggage followed him and the delay complained of very naturally occurred The baggage however was finally delivered to corn plainant
Atlanta West Point Railroad I Filed in office November 18 1908
instructions to its ticket agent at West Point Ga made it impracticable for passengers between Montgomery Ala and Atlanta Ga to get off the defendant companys trains at West Point and purchase tickets to Atlanta and reboard said trains
Complainants complained that on carload shipments of raisins from Macon Ga to Dublin Ga they were charged rates based on firstclass whereas rates between other common points in Georgia on raisins were on basis of thirdclass Complainants were advised by the Commission that the rates between Macon
FILE NO 8456
Max C Elliott vs
Southern Railway Company
Delayed baggage
Filed in office November 17 1908
FILE NO 8457
C A Bickerstaff vs
Complainant complained that the defendant company by reason of certain
FILE NO 8458
Brandon Dreyer vs
Railway Companies
1 1908
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and Dublin Ga were governed by the Commissioners classification whereas the rates between Georgia common points were governed by the Southern Clas
thirdclass while the Commissions classification rates this commodity firstclass Complainants therefore requested that the Commission order rates between Macon and Dublin Ga to be governed by Southern Classification instead of the classification of the Commission It was pointed out to the complainants that if this was done the ratings on several hundred articles would be increased while decreased on only a few Complainants therefore requested that the Commission adopt thirdclass rating on raisins instead of firstclass
Due notice was given to all parties interested and after a formal hearing and upon consideration of the facts and evidence submitted the Commission was of the opinion that no change should be made at the present time in its ratings on raisins and complainants were so notified
Complainant complained of his inability to secure equipment for the movement of cotton from Martin Ga The matter was taken up by the Commission with the defendant railway company and the desired equipment promptly furnished and instructions given to take care of all movements offering in the future
This matter was taken up by the Commission with the Southern Railway upon its own initiative it having come to the knowledge of the Commission that the day passenger coaches operated by said company between Chattanooga Tennessee and Brunswick Georgia were oftentimes very dirty caused presumably by the long service required on each trip The railway company advised that the matter had been handled with its Mechanical Department in Atlanta in such a way that no further cause for complaint would arise on this score
Complainant complained that the agent of the defendant railway company at Homer Ga refused to show on freight expense bills the rate weight and
sification and the classification on raisins in the Southern Classification was
FILE NO 8459
W A Mitchell vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8460
Unsanitary condition of passenger coaches on trains operated by thu Railroad Commission of Georgia V Southern Railway between Brunswick Ga and Chattanooga Tenn Filed in office November 24 1908
FILE NO 8461
W B Mason
vs
Southern Railway Company
I Failure of railroad to issue proper freight bills
J Filed in office November 24 1908
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charges on each article composing the shipment The Commission took the matter up with the defendant railway company under its freight rule No 2 and said company advised that such instructions had been given its agent as would remove cause for further complaint upon this score
Complainants complained that the defendant railway company had no protection against fire on its docks at Brunswick Ga except a few barrels and buckets of water and that at times there were several thousand bales of cotton on said docks
The Commission advised complainants that the matters complained of were without its jurisdiction but took the matter up with the railway company and advice received from said company that the question would receive prompt and proper attention
These claims were taken up with the defendant railroad company and on December 16th said company sent its traveling claim agent to the office of the Commission with letter from claimant authorizing said traveling claim agent to obtain all papers covering his claims The claim agent advised that he had an engagement to meet claimant at Buckhead for the purpose of making settlement of said claims Papers delivered as requested by the claimant
The petitioning railway company advised that the rate on cotton from Wadley Southern Railway stations to Savannah had for several years been 25 cents per hundred pounds whereas the lowest combination basis on Stillmore Ga made a rate of 30 cents Said company requested that it be permitted to change said rate from 25 cents to 30 cents per hundred pounds
FILE NO 8462
E L Wight Co vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8463
W S Askew
vs L Ala and
Atlanta West Point Railroad Filed in office
This complaint is similar to that covered by file 8457
FILE NO 8464
C L White
vs
Georgia Railroad Company
FILE NO 8465
Central oe Georgia Railway Co
Petition to revise rates on cotton from Wadley Southern Railway stations to Savannah Ga
Filed in office November 25 1908
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The Commission sent copies of the petition to the Postmasters of the towns which would be affected by the proposed change and requested that same be submitted to interested citizens and that any objections that might be entertained to a favorable consideration of the railway companys petition be filed with the Commission as soon as practicable Strong opposition being received from various shippers interested in said rates the Commission advised the railway company that its petition could not be granted unless after a formal hearing the circumstances seemed to justify that action The railway company on January 2nd withdrew its petition
This matter was taken up with the defendant railroad company and request made that all just cause for complaint be removed Said company made full response to the matters complained of copy of which response was furnished complainant by the Commission with request that he submit any further contentions he might desire the Commission to consider but no response received from him
Complainant advised by the Commission that its jurisdiction extended only to rates applying betwen points within the state of Georgia but the matter was taken up with the defendant railway company and said company requested to confer with claimant and furnish him with the information as to the rates in question and such other information as he might desire
Complainant complained that the agent of the defendant railway company at Smarrs Ga failed to observe the rule of the Commission prescribing the hours during which freight depots shall be open for receiving and delivery of freight
FILE NO 8466
Valdosta Dbug Company
Request for information relative to classification applicable on empty paper boxes
Filed in office November 25 1908
Information furnished on November 27 1908
FILE NO 8467
C E Stewabt
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railboad
FILE NO 8468
J L Bevebly
VS
Atlantic Coast Line Railboadl
FILE NO 8469
J M Allen
vs
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co
depot at Smarrs Ga
Filed in office November 28 1908
Hours for opening and closing freight
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The matter was taken up with the defendant railway company which advised that proper instructions had been given to agent complained against and that if further complaint arose another agent would be placed in charge of said agency No further complaint received
Claimants contended that the demurrage was improperly collected by the railroad company inasmuch as no notice was received by them of the arrival of the shipment The railroad company contended that due notice was mailed Claimants made affidavit that neither they nor any one in their employ received said notice and that the notice received the day before the car was unloaded was the first and only notice that was received Claim was taken up by the Commission with the defendant railway company under storage rule No 2 and said railway company advised that refund of amount collected would be made without delay
The petitioning company desired to inaugurate a rule governing the collection of cash fares by conductors which authorized the collection of 10 cents additional to the ticket rate instead of 1 cent per mile Said arbitrary collection of 10 cents to be refunded upon presentation at some agency station by the holder of cash fare receipt to be given by the conductor upon the collection thereof
Upon consideration of the petition the Commission was of the opinion that the proposed plan would inure both to the benefit of the railway complany and the patrons of said company and the petition was therefore granted
Seaboard Air Line Railway J
Claimant made inquiry as to the law governing the collection of claims against railroad companies in hands of receivers The desired information furnished and claimant advised by the Commission that if he would furnish it with the railroad companys claim numbers covering his claims and with such other detailed information as would enable the Commission to intelligently handle same it would take pleasure in doing what it could to assist in securing settlement but no response rceived from claimant
FILE NO 8470
Cuthbert Grocery Company vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8471
Petition to change rule governing con
Albany Northern
ductors cash fare collections Filed in office November 27 1908
FILE NO 8472
Vm Mitchell
I Inability to collect claims f Filed in office November 30 1908
vs
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FILE NO 8473
J M Stansbury vs
Southern Railway Company
improper conduct of defendants agent L at Jackson Ga
J Filed in office December 1 1908
Complainant complained that the agent of the defendant railway company at Jackson Ga treated him discourteously regarding his inquiries relative to schedules of trains etc The matter was taken up by the Commission with the railway company which denied that their agent acted discourteously but advised that the matter had been handled in such a manner as to prevent a recurrence of such complaint
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of one desk from Rochelle N C to Atlanta Ga Upon investigation the Commission found that the correct charges were collected and claimant so advised
Nashville Chattanooga St Lo r 1 1908
Complainants complained that the defendant railway company refused to absorb switching charges on car shipped them from Rome Ga which they desired placed on their side track for unloading said side track being located on Southern Railway Companys line The Commission took this matter up with the defendant railway company which replied that it was prepared to absorb the switching charge but the Southern Railway Company refused to accept and place said car at the point indicated under the 200 switching rule for the reason that said point was beyond the switching limits prescribed by the rule of the Commission Complainants were informed of the contentions of the defendant railway company and were requested to advise the Commission further if they had anything else to submit No response received
FILE NO 8474
J S Cook
vs
Southern Express Company
FILE NO 8475
Evans Lumber Company vs
unloading
Railway
FILE NO 8476
Headley Brothers vs
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Claim for shortage
Filed in office December 1 1908
Macon Dublin Savannah Railroad
J E Cableton
vs
FILE NO 8477
1 Rates on clay
I Filed in office December 1 1908
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Complainant advised the Commission that he had been notified by the M D S R R that shipments of clay from his mine on said line would thereafter be refused under the classification applying on clay and that rates provided on fullers earth would be applied Complainant stated that such rates as last referred to would prohibit the shipment of his clay The Commission advised the defendant railroad company to make no change in rates referred to until authority therefor had been granted by the Commission No further response received either from the complainant or the railroad company
FILE NO 8478
Passenger train connection at Winder Ga between trains of the Seaboard
Railroad Commission of Georgia Line Railway and the Gaines
ville Midland Railway
Filed in office December 1 1908
K
This was an informal complaint to the Commission that the trains of the Gainesville Midland passed Winder Ga about the same time that certain trains of the Seaboard Air Line Railway are due at said point and that the trains of the Gainesville Midland Railway often leave Winder Ga before the arrival of the Seaboard Air Line Railway train thereby preventing change of cars for stations on the line of the said Gainesville Midland Railway The Commission took the matter up with the Gainesville Midland Railway which advised that while the facts complained of were true the reason why its trains did not always wait at Winder Ga for the Seaboard Air Line Railways trains was because said Gainesville Midland Railway trains had passengers desiring to make connection at Monroe Ga with trains of the Georgia Railroad The Commission requested the General Manager of the Gainesville Midland Railway to instruct his operating department to make every effort to make the Winder connection when by so doing no great inconvenience would he done more passengers interested in other connections
FILE NO 8479
Legg Brick Company
Rates on brick
VS
I Filed in office December 1 1908
Western Atlantic Railroad Co J
Claimants made inquiry as to its right to ship brick locally to Cartersville Ga and then reship to points beyond the line of the defendant company in order to secure the rates of the Commission applicable to pressed brickthe rate on this class of brick from complainants factory at Calhoun Ga to Atlanta being higher than applicable on common brick whereas under the Commissions mileage rates the same rates applied to both classes of brick The Commission advised the complainants that they were entitled to route their shipments between points in Georgia as they might desire provided that in all cases they paid the rates applicable via the route specified
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FILE NO 8480
S S Bboadnax vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railboad
Inadequate accommodations for colord
passengers
Filed in office December 2 1908
Complainant complained that the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company did not furnish sufficient accommodations for colored passengers along that line only a small section in one end of the car was allotted such passengers on certain trains and that very often in consequence thereof it was neeesary for them to stand The matter was taken up by the Commission with the defendant railway company and on January 11 1909 said company informed the Commission that a full coach had been assigned for colored passengers on the trains referred to
The Mayor of Thomasville Ga and the President and other officers of the Thomasville Board of Trade addressed a communication to the Commission stating that the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was preparing to make certain changes in its passengerdepot facilities at Thomasville Ga and that it was the desire of the citizens of that city that no extensive repairs or changes be made at the present time notwithstanding that improvements were very badly needed as they preferred to content themselves with the accommodations as at present provided in the hope that all of the lines converging at Thomasville would later on agree upon the provision and use of joint terminals passenger
The Commission handled the matter with the President of the defendant railroad company who advised that the plans of repairing and changing present building had progressed to such an extent that it was impracticable to stop same the Commission therefore advised the defendant railroad company that while the matter of joint terminals was a question of agreement between the railroad companies the matter of adequate and convenient accommodations as to each line was within the jurisdiction of the Commission and pointed out to said railroad company that the present depot was improperly located and was otherwise inadequate even with the improvements proposed to be made to the reasonable demands of the traveling and shipping public at Thomasville and that later on this question would be taken up in a more formal way
Complainants advised the Commission that they had been endeavoring to get the railroad company to construct a side track for their use at their mill site near Seville Ga and that said railway company had advised them that owing to the thin rate which it would receive on shipments from petitioners mill to
FILE NO 8481
Thomasville Ga vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railboad Co
Depot facilities
Filed in office December 2 1908
FILE NO 8482
Ftjlleb Bbothebs vs
Seaboabd Aib Line Railway Co
211
Brunswick said company could not afford to construct the desired siding The matter was taken up by the Commission with the railroad company and after considerable correspondence the side track was put in
FILE NO 8483
Central City Ice Works vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co Investigation of the Commission not
Claim for loss
Filed in office December 3 1908
yet complete
FILE NO 8484
Citizens of Union City Ga
vs Petition for telegraph office
Atlanta WIest Point Railroad Co j piled in office December 3 1908 and Western Union Telegraph Co J
This matter was handled with the railroad company and the telegraph company complained against and after extensive correspondence arrangements were1 made whereby the desired telegraph service was provided
FILE NO 8485
Citizens of Scotland Ga a
vs I Petition for flag stop
0 Filed in office December 4 1908
Southern Railway Company J
The petitioners desired certain trains of the defendant railway company engaged in interstate business to stop at Scotland Ga when flaged The Commission advised the complainants of its lack of authority to require a compliance with their petition because of the fact that the trains in question were engaged in interstate business The petitioners were advised further however that one of the Commissioners would visit Scotland Ga for the purpose of making a thorough investigation as to the necessity for additional passenger train accommodation This matter is still having the attention of the Commission
FILE NO 8486
J A D I King
vs I Charge for long distance telephone
Southern Bell Telephone and Tele Filed in office December 4 1908 graph Company
FILE NO 8487
Petition for authority to issue stocks and bonds
Filed in office December 5 1908
After due notice and formal hearing the Commission on December 8th authorized the issuance of stock and bonds prayed for being the payment of the purchase price of the road extending from Elberton Ga to Toccoa Ga and
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the other properties and franchises formerly helonging to the Elberton Air Line Railroad Company
This was a complaint that the defendant company maintained unreasonable rules relative to the use of transfers The matter was taken up with the defendant company and said company furnished the Commission with a diagram of the streets over which its lines operate and as well furnished a copy of the form of transfers used Said company pointed out that its lines crossed at so many different places in the downtown district that some rules similar to tlie one complained of was necessary to prevent abuse of the transfer privilege Upon consideration of all of the conditions obtaining the Commission was of the opinion that the rules of the defendant company governing the use of transfers were not unreasonable
This was a request for information relative to rules of the Commission requiring railroads to furnish equipment and transporting shipments promptly Copy of the Commissions rules and desired information furnished
On September 29 1908 claimants shipped from Alpine Ga a station on the Garbutt Donovan Short Line Railroad a car of lumber consigned to themselves at Atlanta Ga This car was delivered by tle originating line to the Seaboard Air Line which company delivered same to the Macon Dublin Savannah Railroad at Yidalia Ga the last named company delivered same to the Southern Railway at Macon and upon arrival of car at Atlanta over the line of the Southern Railway said company under agreement with the Seaboard Air Line turned same over to the last named company for delivery to con signees Claimants kept advised as to the movement of the car from point of origin to Macon and were advised by the agent of the Southern Railway Company on the day car left Macon for Atlanta that same went out over the Southern Railway Claimants on same day wrote agent of the Southern Railway Company at Atlanta requesting said agent to deliver car to the Griffin Construction Company as soon as same reached Atlanta Several days thereafter the Griffin Construction Company advised claimants that car had not been delivered and claimants immediately began further tracing to ascertain the whereabouts of the car It developed that upon arrival of the car at Atlanta same was turned
FILE NO 8488
Jas Gibson
vs
Savannah Electbic Company
FILE NO 8489
Rowland Ltjmbeb Co
FILE NO 8490
Cordele Lumber Company vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
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over to the Seaboard Air Line for delivery as per agreement between the lines to the effect that all business originating at local stations on the Georgia and Alabama division of the Seaboard Air Line or delivered to it by connections having no other outlet destined to Atlanta should be turned over to said Seaboard Air Line Railway upon arrival at Atlanta for final delivery
Claim was handled by the Commission with the defendant railway company and said company contended that promptly upon arrival of the car at Atlanta notice was mailed to consignees named in the billlading namely Cordele Lumber Company who are the claimants in this case and that under the rules of the Commission where cars are consigned order notify the actual mailing of notice is sufficient the demurrage charges collected were properly assessed The Commission ruled that the claimants had exercised reasonable diligence in endeavoring to locate same as it was shown that they had not waited until car reached destination before starting their investigation but began same promptly upon the forwarding of the car from point of origin and continued in their efforts to bring about prompt delivery That while the rule of the Commission governing notice to consignees of order notify shipments was as contended by the railway company general rule No 13 provided for the suspension or modification of any rule of the Commission at any time when a strict enforcement thereof would work hardship on any one the Commission was of the opinion that the enforcement of the rule referred to in this instance would work an injustice in view of the diligence exercised by the claimants in endeavoring to cause prompt delivery of car and the further fact that the agreement between the lines for delivery of carload shipments at Atlanta above set out was unknown to the claimants
Upon furnishing all of the facts in the case together with the opinion of the Commission as above set out to General Counsel Legh R Watts of the defendant railway company Mr Watts on April 6 1909 advised that he would direct payment of the claim in line with letter of the Commission and on April 12th the defendant railway company advised that voucher was issuing that date ini full settlement of the claim
Matter taken up with the defendant railwaycompany and all equipment desired promptly furnished
This was a claim for penalty demurrage account delay in transit of shipment from Savannah to Damascus Ga No disposition yet made

FILE NO 8491
J E Thompson vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
I Inability to secure cars for loading j Filed in office December 8 1908
FILE NO 8492
W P Sparks
vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
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FILE NO 8493
Doughekty Morrison Co vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Request for information
Filed in office December 10 1908
These people bought of DavisSears Lumber Company of Pearson Ga bill of lumber which they ordered shipped to Williams Company Philadelphia Penn The order consisted of 11965 feet or about 53842 pounds of lumber and shippers loaded same on two cars the whole weight being about evenly distributed between said cars The minimum carload weight applicable on lumber destined to eastern points being 34000 pounds freight charges were assessed on minimum for each car or 68000 pounds for the shipment that weight being 14158 pounds in excess of the total weight Dougherty Morrison Co upon discovering the fact that the lumber was loaded on two cars and that freight charges would be collected as above set out requested the Atlantic Coast Line to stop the cars at Waycross Ga and transfer to one car of sufficient capacity to accommodate the entire shipment The railroad company declined to do so and Dougherty Morrison Company wrote the Commission for information as to the duty of the railroad company in this respect The Commission replied by wire and confirmed telegraphic advice with the following letter
Returning all papers enclosed with your favor of November 9th I beg to confirm telegram of even date advising that the railroad company could not be required to make the transfer of lumber as desired by you and if it should voluntarily do so you would of course be required to pay the local rate on the two cars from point of shipment to Waycross and from that point the through rate on the one car to destination This in addition to the usual transfer charges I doubt that after these charges were paid you will be able to save anything on the change The whole difficulty arises by reason of the fact that the lumber in the outset was not loaded on one car of sufficient capacity to accommodate the entire shipment If shippers had ordered such a car from the railroad company the railroad was required to furnish same
I trust that this furnishes you with the information which you desire
Georgia Southern Florida Railway er g 1908
This was a claim for alleged overcharge on shipment of bed slats from Unadilla to Macon Ga Upon investigation the Commission found that no overcharge was collected and claimants were so advised
Complainants complained that the defendant railway company charged them
FILE NO 8494
vs
Company
FILE NO 8495
Royal Lumber Company vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
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300 for switching at Atlanta on cars from their mill at Borden Springs Ala Investigation developed that the charge was assessed account 200 for switching and 100 for return of empties Upon handling the matter with the defendant railway company said company promptly gave instructions to its agent at Atlanta to refuse to pay the 100 assessed for the return of empty cars and complainants so advised No further complaint
This was a complaint that on a LCL shipment of cotton from Fort Lawn S C to Atlanta Ga complainants were charged on basis of firstclass The Commission advised the complainants that the matter was beyond its jurisdiction but took the same up with the railway company Investigation disclosed the fact that there was no through published rate on cotton from Fort Lawn S C to Atlanta Ga but LCL shipments of this nature properly take firstclass as per Southern Classification The charges on the shipment in question having been assessed on this basis there was no overcharge and claimants were so advised
Louisville Nashville Railroad
This claim was filed account of overcharge on four cars of canned fruit shipped from Oakhurst Ga to Lexington Ky and Cincinnati Ohio At the time these shipments moved there was no published through rate from Oakhurst Ga to the points named and claimant shipped said cars locally from Oakhurst to Marietta Ga and then reshipped from Marietta to destination paying the published rate from Marietta The class rate applicable from Oakhurst to Lexington when said shipment moved was 58 cents and to Cincinnati 60 cents per hundred pounds the rate from Marietta to both points was 27 cents The local rate from Oakhurst to Marietta was 6 cents thus it will be seen that claimant paid a total rate of 33 cents and he now claims reparation on basis of the Marietta rate since the railroad company after these movements published the same rate from Oakhurst as applicable from Marietta namely 27 cents per hundred pounds This case is now pending before the Interstate Commerce Commission on petition filed by this Commission in behalf of the claimant
FILE NO 8496
The Metzger Mattress Co vs
Southern Railway Company
Rate on cotton from Fort Lawn S C L to Atlanta Ga
J Filed in office December 9 1908
FILE NO 8497
E P Dobbs
vs
FILE NO 8498
Goff Company vs
TVrightsville Tennille Railroad
216
FILE NO 8499
Nobcboss Ga
Depot
Filed in office December 10 1908
Southebn Railway Company
Several representative citizens of Norcross Ga came to the office of the Commission for the purpose of discussing depot improvements contemplated at that point The Commission arranged for a meeting on the day following their visit at which time representatives of the railway company would be present and a full discussion had The meeting took place as arranged and the people of Norcross and the officials of the railway company agreed upon plans and the provisions for additional accommodations
FILE NO 8500
Request for information relative to petition filed by patrons of the Atlanta West Point Railroad that said railroad be allowed to increase its passenger rate from 2 to 2 y2 cents per mile
Filed in office December 10 1908
Copy of the petition with list of signers thereof furnished as requested
Chas D Toney Faibbubn Ga
Douglas Gboceby Company
FILE NO 8501
Petition for approval of the Commission of contract between themselves and the Georgia Florida Railway Company under the terms of which the Douglas Grocery Company would be permitted to sell to the exclusion of all other grocery or other supply houses to the employees and residents along the line of the said railway company Filed in office December 10 1908
The Commission advised that it could not approve such an exclusive contract because such action would be discriminatory in favor of the Douglas Grocery Company
Claim for penalty demurrage Filed in office December 11 1908
FILE NO 8502
H H Summee vs
Geobgia Flobida Alabama Railway
This claim was filed account failure of the defendant railway company to furnish cars as provided for by Storage Rule No 10 of the Commission After considerable correspondence it was found impracticable to adjust claim after that fashion and the Commission on April 19th set said matter down for
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formal hearing to be held May 13 1909 advising all parties at interest accordingly
Southebn Railway Company
Complainants complained of charges assessed for service rendered by the defendant railway company for transferring lumber at their mill to other points within the switching limits at Lumber City Ga The following letter of the Commission addressed complainants January 9th will explain the nature and disposition of this complaint
fiRGf6rriiig again to the matter of charges for local service at Lumber City I beg to advise that after investigation it appears that the service referred to is not switching service as contemplated by the rule of this Commission for which a charge of 200 is fixed but is in reality transportation as the goods are both loaded transferred and unloaded without having been or later being in transportation service The courts have held that switching service is that service incident to the forwarding or delivery of a shipment which is to be or has been in a transportation movement and under this rule of the courts the service referred to by you is of course not switching service The railroad company would therefore be authorized to charge transportation rates for the distance hauled which appears to be less than five miles and therefore subject to the five mile rate
If our understanding as to the facts is incorrect we will of course be glad to hear from you further
Complainant complained that the defendant railway company refused to stop its passenger trains at Darien Junction Ga notwithstanding the fact that at said point the tracks of said railway company crossed the tracks of another railroad The matter was taken up with the company complained against which replied that investigation showed that its train did stop at Darien Junction Ga upon the occasion referred to but that no preparation was made when train stopped to receive passengers all of the doors of the vestibules being closed The defendant railway company advised however that a schedule would become effective on January 3rd which provided for a regular stop at Darien Junction of passenger train No 84 This schedule will remove any cause for further complaint along this line No further complaint received
FILE NO 8503
Abbott Company vs

FILE NO 8504
R S Kenan
vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
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FILE NO 8505
Blackman Stock Remedy Co
Request for information as to rates applicable on mixed shipments
J Filed in office December 14 1908
Copies of the rules of the Commission furnished and reference made to Commissions rule on this subject namely Freight Rule No 30
This claim was taken up with the defendant railway company which advised that while damage occurred while shipment was not in jposseslsion of said company claim would be vouchered and defendant company would look to its connections for reimbursement Claim vouchered February 22 1909
The Commission advised claimant that claims of this character did not come within its jurisdiction but took the matter up with the defendant railroad company said company declined to admit of liability on the claim and the Commission so advised the claimant with further advice that her only recourse would be a suit ip the courts
The several local agents of Augusta railroads filed with the Commission petition for authority to close their respective depots in said city on Saturday December 26 1908 and with their petition they filed statement signed by various merchants and other business firms of Augusta expressing their consent to said petition The authority prayed for was accordingly granted
Complainants complained of present rates on box shooks contending that they should be given the same rate on box shooks as applicable on lumber from Lumbef City Ga to Brunswick Ga The matter was handled with the defendant railroad company and after considerable correspondence said com
FILE NO 8506
Leo Fbank
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
FILE NO 8507
Mrs S B Smith vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
FILE NO 8508
Closing of freight depot on Saturday
Augusta Ga
December 26 1908
Filed in office December 15 1908
FILE NO 8509
Abbott Company vs
Southern Railway Company
219
pany declined to publish the rate desired by the complainants The Commission advised complainants of the position of the railroad company and informed them that the desired rate could not be ordered put in unless after a formal hearing the circumstances warranted the Commission in so doing and requested the complainants to advise it if they desired a hearing No further response
Complainants complained that the Georgia Railroad failed to carry out routing instructions given it by them covering movements from their mill at Penfield Ga to certain points in Louisiana and that in consequence delays in the delivery of such shipments oftentimes occurred The matter was taken up with the defendant railroad company and prompt delivery of the shipment then undelivered was accomplished The following letter of the Commission dated February 9 1909 will explain the rights of shippers in regard to routing interstate shipments
Referring again to the matter of the Georgia Railroad failing to observe routing specified by you on shipments to points in Louisiana I beg to say that as we advised you in reply to your first communication upon this subject this Commission is entirely without jurisdiction in cases of this kind and such shipments are subject alone to control by the Interstate Commerce Commission The Interstate Commerce Commission has ruled that shippers have the right to designate the delivering carrier that is the line over which the shipment shall be delivered at destination However there is no regulation of the Interstate Commerce Commission so far as we are advised which authorizes shippers to designate the intermediate carriers or any carriers except the originating and delivering lines As we have heretofore avised you shippers however are entitled to the rate published by the most practicable route or the lowest rate in effect In other words your rights in the premises are as follows The Georgia Railroad and its connections if a different routing from that desired by you is used must apply the lowest rate between the points of shipment and cause delivery of shipment at destination over whatever line you specify As to intermediate carriers however I do not find that you are authorized under the Interstate Commerce regulations to specify same
Seaboard Air Line and Louisvili Filed in office December 16 1908
Nashville Railroad
Complaint complained that the defendant companies failed to operate a sufficient number of passenger trains over their lines entering Cartersville Ga and that such trains as were operated failed to make convenient connections at said point The complaint was taken up by the Commission with the de
FILE NO 8510
Penfield Hosiery Mills vs
Georgia Railroad Company
FILE NO 8511
A W Fite
Insufficient passenger train accommodations
vs
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fendant railway companies and the Seaboard Air Line Railway made a change in its schedule but not such as complainant contended was necessary to meet the reasonable demands of the traveling public The Louisville Nashville Railroad Company contended that the territory traversed by its line entering Cartersville Ga was so thinly populated that it could not afford additional train service No disposition yet made of the complaint
FILE NO 8512
j Petition for authority to issue certifiClarksville Railway Company cates of capital stock
J Filed in office December 8 1908
After due notice and formal hearing the Commission on December 17 1908 authorized the petitioning company to issue its capital stock in the amount of 1000000
FILE NO 8513
Citizens of Meadows Ga vs
Southern Express Company and Western Union Telegraph Co
These matters taken up by the Commission with the Southern Express Company and Western Union Telegraph Company and arrangements were made for the establishment of both express and telegraphic service at Meadows Ga
Petition for express and telegraph offices
Filed in office December 18 1908
FILE NO 8514
Citizens of Eatonton Ga j Protest against changing passenger
vs t train schedules
Central of Georgia Railway Co j Filed in office December 18 1908
The Commission on December 17th received a protest from the citizens of Eatonton Ga protesting against proposed change in passenger train schedules serving that city to take effect on December 20th The Commission promptly telegraphed the general manager of the defendant railway company requesting that no change be made in its schedules until full investigation could be made by the Commission The railway company replied by wire that the change had been duly advertised and that to change the plans at that time would result in great confusion as it would be impossible to work up and print a new time table The Commission thereupon began an immediate investigation and iound that the change proposed had first been taken up with the people of Eatonton Ga and the Commission was advised by 46 citizens of Eatonton prior to the effective date of said change that same had had approval The new schedule was put in in the expectation that it would serve a larger number of people than the old schedule The Commission did not interfere with the change because of the indorsement of the same by the people most immediately concerned and because it was to be tried as an experiment the railway company stating that if the change did not prove to be more satisfactory than the old
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schedule it would be perfectly willing to make any necessary change to accomplish that end
On the first trip of the train operated on the new schedule the Macon newspapers announced that 80 passengers were on board No further complaint has been received as to the change
Complainants alleged that the Central of Georgia Railway Company had without notice increased the rate on cotton from Davisboro Ga to Savannah Ga Investigation disclosed the fact that the defendant railway company published rates on cotton from Davisboro and other stations in the same territory to Savannah which rates included the cost of compression with a note to the effect that if compression was not required the rates applicable would be the published rates less the compression fee and when the order of the Commission went into effect increasing rates for compressing cotton the rates on cotton from the points named to Savannah where compression was desired were naturally increased to the extent of the increase in compression fee ordered by the Commission Claimants so notified and no further complaint received
This matter was taken up by the Commission with the defendant company and on December 11th said company forwarded the complainant the amount that he was required to pay as hackfare in endeavoring to secure the delivery of his baggage and explanation as to cause of delay in delivery of complainant s baggage
FILE NO 8515
Dixie Cotton Company vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Alleged increase in rates on cotton
from Davisboro to Savannah Ga Filed in office December 18 1908

FILE NO 8516
D B Anderson Co vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Investigation of the Commission not yet complete
FILE NO 8517
A E Smith
vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8518
S C Cooper
vs
Atlanta Baggage Cab Co
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v FILE NO 8519
Southebn Pine Co of Geobgia
VSm 1 Claim for penalty demurrage
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co J Filed in office December 19 1908
Investigation of the Commission not yet complete
FILE NO 8520
Request for rate on lime from Aragon Ga a point on tbe Seaboard Air Line Railway to McDonough Ga Filed in office December 21 1908 Information furnished December 22 1908
CabmichaelStephens Lumbeb Co
FILE NO 8521
C C Powell
vs I Claim for overcharge
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co J Filed in fflce December 21 1908
This claim was filed account of error of the defendant railway company in forwarding shipment intended for claimant at Uptonville Ga but through error forwarded to Thomaston Ga Matter taken up by the Commission with the Central of Georgia Railway Company and delivery of shipment accomplished and correct rate applied
FILE NO 8522
C C Powell
vs L fr overcharge
Atlantic Coast Line Railboad j Filed in offlce December 21 1908
This claim was made account alleged overcharge on shipment of pears from Atlantic Coast Line local stations to New York and Philadelphia Upon investigation the Commission found that the correct published rates were applied and no overcharge collected and claimant so advised
FILE NO 8523
C H Redding
vs l Complaint as to rates and service
Waycboss Electbic Light and Poweb f Filed in office December 21 1908 Company
Complainant complained that the defendant company refused to install in his place of business a meter and that he was required to pay in advance an excessive arbitrary charge for current and that the defendant company failed to furnish good service
The Commission after considerable correspondence finding it impracticable to bring about a satisfactory disposition of this complaint after that fashion appointed Commissioners Stevens and Hillyer as a committee to visit Waycross Ga and make a personal investigation of the matters complained of Commis
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sioner Hillyer after visiting Waycross recommended that the Commission employ an electrical expert and send him to Waycross for the purpose of securing an expert report as to the rates rules and service of the defendant company The expert was secured and upon consideration of his report the Commission on April 1st ordered the defendant company toinstall a meter in complainants place of business within ten days from that date and allowed said defendant company to require weekly payments of all bills due by complainant and also required a bond in the sum of 500b for the prompt payment of bills
It was further ordered that the defendant company show cause if any it could before the Commission on April 15 1909 why its scale of rates then in effect at Waycross Ga should not be reduced and why reforms and improvements recommended by the electrical expert should not be made
A fuller report of this case appears elsewhere in this report reference to which will be found in the Subject Index under Waycross Electric Light and Power Company
This was a complaint that the Drake Telephone Company refused to connect the complainant with the offices of the Postal Telegraph and the Western Union Telegraph Company The matter was handled with the company complained against and full response made by said company copy of aid response being sent to the complainant with the advice that if the explanation was not satisfactory and complainant desired it the Commission would order a formal hearing in the matter at which all parties at interest could be present and submit such facts as they desired the Commission to consider No further re
After due notice and formal hearing the Commission on January 21 1909 granted the Rome Railway Light Company authority to issue refunding and consolidated bonds in the sum of 75000000
Mr Stone advised the Commission that he had been endeavoring to get from the defendant company information as to the rates on fruit trees from Thomasville Ga to Louisiana and Mississippi points but without avail Matter taken
FILE NO 8524
W H Branch vs
DrAke Telephone Company
Refusal to give telephone connections
sponse
FILE NO 8525
Rome Railway Light Co
Petition for authority to issue bonds Filed in office December 21 1908
FILE NO 8526
B W Stone
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
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up with the defendant railway company and the desired information promptly furnished
Copy of the express companys petition furnished by the Commission to the postmaster at Dunwoody Ga with request that same be submitted to interested citizens and the Commission furnished with their views thereon Mr C K Cheek representing the citizens of Dunwoody Ga replied that the matter had been submitted to the people of that place and he was authorized to say that there was no objection to the closing of the express agency as no suitable agent could be secured to accept same The authority prayed for was granted
Claimant shipped a carload of flour from St Louis Mo to E A Edenfield Stillmore Ga By reason of the delay in transportation and misunderstanding upon arrival of shipment at destination shippers were not advised of the nondelivery of the shipment until after storage charges had accrued to such an extent when added to the freight charges that the value of the shipment was consumed in said charges Claim was made for the full value of the shipment but the railroad company declined same Claimant requested the Commission to assist him in satisfactorily disposing of said claim and the Commission after handling the matter with the railway companies at interest advised the claimant that no satisfactory disposition could be secured by the Board as it had no jurisdiction over the matter
Mr Hunnicutt complained of his inability to secure settlement of claims which he held against the defendant railway company and that rates charged by said company on certain commodities were excessive Matter taken up with the superintendent of the company complained against and full explanation furnished complainant by him A copy of his letter being sent to the Commission
The Commission suggested to complainant that he follow the instructions given in the railroad companys letter to him and advised that if he had occasion to further complain the Commission would be pleased to further handle any complaint that he might see fit to file No further response
FILE NO 8527
Southern Express Company
j Petition for authority to close agency V at Dunwoody Ga
J Filed in office December 26 1908

FILE NO 8528
F E Kauffman vs
Wadley Southern Railway
I J H Hunnicutt vs
Tallulah Falls Railway Co
FILE NO 8529
Complaint of excessive freight charges
i and inability to secure settlement of claims
i Filed in office December 28 1908
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FILE NO 8530
Ga several cars of lumber consigned to him at Bush a station on defendants line of road and that said company refused to place the cars on siding at Bush Ga for the reason as alleged by the railway company that the siding in question was hd an unsafe condition This matter taken up with the company complained against and prompt delivery of cars secured and siding put in proper condition
The Commission advised Mr Gaines that the rates prescribed by it were the maximum rates and that under general rule No 3 of this Commission railroad companies were left free to charge as much less than the maximum rates fixed by it as they might see fit the only requirement being that where a less rate was given one shipper the same lessened rate must be extended uniformly to all and that there was therefore no necessity to secure the permission of the Commission for the purpose indicated
Complainant complained of the rates charged by the defendant company on packages from Cleveland Ohio and New York City to Thomasville Ga The matter was taken up by the Commission with the defendant company and is still undergoing investigation
This was a claim for overcharge account excessive weight claimant based their claim for overweight on the table of estimated weights prescribed by the Commission The railroad company furnished sworn certificate of actual weight as ascertained by sworn weigher The Commission advised the claimant that the actual weight should take precedence over the table of estimated weights and unless it could be shown that the shipment did not actually weigh as charged for the sworn certificate would control No further response from claimants
FILE NO 8531
Request that the railroad companies
L P Gaines
be allowed to lower rates on cord wood
Filed in office December 28 1908
FILE NO 8532
H M Hanna
vs
Southebn Express Company
Unreasonable rates
December 28 1908
FILE NO 8533
RamseyWheeler Company vs
Georgia Southern Florida Railway
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office December 30 1908
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Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8534
Petition for authority to revise rates on bananas from Savannah and Brunswick Ga to Augusta Ga Filed in office December 30 1908
The Southern Railway Company set out in its petition that the rate on bananas in carloads from Savannah and Brunswick Ga to Augusta Ga was 17 cents while the rate from Charleston S C to Augusta Ga was 19 cents per hundred pounds and said company desired to publish same rates from Savannah and Brunswick as applicable from Charleston S C
Copy of the petition was sent by the Commission to the Augusta Board of Trade with request that it furnish the Commission with any objections that might be raised as to making the desired change but no response was received from them
Upon investigation the Commission found that there was no movement of bananas in carload lots from Savannah and Brunswick Ga to Augusta Ga and all such movements originated at Charleston and other ports to which the United Fruit Companys boats operated Savannah and Brunswick Ga not being touched by the ships of said line The authority prayed for was granted
FILE NO 8535
Citizens of Oakman Ga
I Petition tor depot
vs f Filed in office December 31 1908
Louisville Nashville Railroad CoJ
This matter was handled with the railroad company which declined to provide the facilities desired at Oakman Ga upon the ground that the business offering at said point did not warrant it in so doing
Commissioner Hillyer was appointed by the Commission to visit Oakman and make a personal inspection of the physical conditions obtaining at said point and of the necessity for depot facilities thereat Upon consideration of his report the Commission ordered the Louisville Nashville Railroad to submit blue print for such a depot building to be constructed at Oakman as would meet the demands of the Shipping and traveling public at that point The railroad company in accordance with the terms of said order submitted plans which were approved April 12th and said company instructed to have facilities in line with said plans provided without delay
FILE NO 8536
Citizens of Garfield Ga
I Placing cars for unloading
vs f Filed in office December 31 1908
Georgia Florida Railway
Various citizens of Garfield Ga complained that the Georgia Florida Railway refused to place cars for unloading on side tracks located on its line in Garfield Ga which arrived over the line of the Savannah Augusta Northern
Railroad This matter was taken up with the defendant railway company which contended that it should not he required to give up the use of its terminal facilities at Garfield to another line of road The Commission ruled that while one railroad company could not be required to give up the use of its terminals maintained for the purpose of serving its own patrons that it was required to accept from connections ad place for unloading cars intended for industries or other parties who had their own sidings The defendant railway company under protest issued instructions to its agent to accept cars as set out in the decision of the Commission in this case and said instructions removed all cause for complaint
In addition to the contentions of the defendant railway company above set out to the effect that a compliance with the demands of petitioners in this case would mean the surrendering of its terminal facilities for the use of another line without its consent etc said defendant company contended that the switching rule of the Commission namely Freight Rule No 23 did not apply because the cars which it was desired placed reached Garfield Ga over another line of road than the line of the defendant company or the one upon which placement was desired The Commission upon this point ruled that its Freight Rule No 23 was not confined to the placing of cars by the line over which same arrived at destination but likewise required the placing of cars by connecting lines where the service performed did not interfere with the prevailing legal rate between stations and where the distance covered was not greater than three miles
cept shipments of cross ties Investigation by the Commission disclosed the fact that the railway company complained against was not engaged in business as a common carrier and hence the Commission was without authority to require it to accept shipments and complainant was so notified
Complainant complained that the trains of the defendant companies failed to make satisfactory connection at Reidsville Ga The matter was handled with the railway companies at interest but no satisfactory disposition seeming practicable by correspondence the Commission designated Commissioner Stevens to visit Reidsville Ga and make a personal inspection of the matters complained of No disposition yet made
FILE NO 8537
W P Cow AST
vs
Statenvtttf Railway
Refusal to accept shipments Filed in office December 31 1908
Complainant complained that the Refendant railway company refused to ac
FILE NO 8538
W T Burkhalteb vs
Passenger train service at Reidsville
Ga
Filed in office December 31 1908
Georgia Coast Piedmont Railroad f and Wadley Southern Railway Co J
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FILE NO 8539
Rock Comfobt Lumber Company
Claim for overcharge account of
Wrightsville Tennille Railroad J Filed in office January 2 1909
This claim was filed on account of alleged overcharge in weight on a ship ment of lumber destined to Cincinnati Ohio Claimants based their claim for overcharge on the estimated heights prescribed by this Commission for lumber of the kind composing this shipment The Commission advised the claimants that its rules of estimated weights could not be used on this shipment as same was interstate and therefore subject to the regulations of the railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission
FILE NO 8540
Gurleys Department Store
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
These claims were filed account concealed damage to shipmentthe damaged condition of goods not being noticed until same were unpacked Claims taken up by the Commission with the defendant company and all of them satisfactorily disposed of
This claim had been declined by the railway company and claimants desired to file claim with the Interstate Commerce Commission and requested this Commission to furnish them with information as to the proper method of filing claims with the Interstate Commerce Commission Desired information furnished January 14 1909
Railway Companies J
The complainants requested information relative to the requirements of the uniform billlading to become effective February 1 1909 which had been approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission
Filed in office January 2 1909
The petitioning company set out in its petition that on September 27 1908 said company added to its passenger train service evening trains Nos 3 and 8
vs
Claim for damage
Filed in office January 2 1909
FILE NO 8541
Rock Comfort Lumber Co vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8542
Pelham Manufacturing Company vs
Uniform billlading
Filed in office January 2 1909
FILE NO 8543
Wadley Southern Railway Co
Petition for authority to discontinue certain passenger train service
229
between Stillmore and Collins Ga and that the traveling public was not patronizing said trains sufficiently to warrant their continuance It was further shown that no important connections were made by said trains at either Collins or Stillmore Ga and that the earnings of said trains were hardly more than 50 per cent of the cost of operation
Copy of the petition furnished the Mayor of Collins and the Mayor of Stillmore and on January lltH the Hon N R Youmans Mayor of Stillmore advised that he had submitted the matter to the citizens of Stillmore and found little opposition to the discontinuance of said trains On January 14th Hon J B Kennedy Mayor of Collins advised that the citizens of his city had no serious objections to said discontinuance but desired that the railway company have all railroad crossings and waterways in Collins put in proper condition
The request of the railway company to discontinue said trains was granted and its attention directed to the crossings and waterways in the city of Collins On January 18th the general superintendent of the railway company advised that he would immediately take steps towards handling this matter with the Mayor of Collins and have a full understanding as to the work he desired to have done No further response from either party
Claimant requested information as to best way to pursue in collecting claims for goods lost in transit in order to avoid bringing suit in the courts The Commission advised him to make out his claim attaching billlading or certified copy thereof and forward all papers to this office or file same with the railroad company No further response
Complainants complained of the rates collected on iron castings The Commission requested them to specify what item in the Classification they desired it to consider in order that a more intelligent investigation could be made but no further response received
Complainant complained that the defendant company operated a railroad between Belfast Ga and a point on the S A L Ry and was engaged in busi ness as a common carrier That said company failed to dbserve the laws and
FILE NO 8544
W O CONNOB
VS
Southebn Railway Company
FILE NO 8545
Atlanta Machine Wobks vs
Railway Companies
FILE NO 8546
E A Fulton
vs
Hilton Dodge Lumbeb Co
Alleged failure of defendant company to observe rules and laws governing common carriers
Filed in office January 4 1909
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rules governing common carriers in that no regular schedules were maintained either as to the running of the trains or the collection of charges that no headlights were provided on engines and that the trains of said company from time to time ran over and killed stock belonging to the complainant and the railroad company refused to pay claimant claims filed for the value of said stock Upon investigation the Commission found that the railway company complained against was not engaged in business as a common carrier and was not therefore amenable to its rules Complainant was so advised
The record in this case covers the matter of wholesome drinking water in passenger coaches The matter was taken up by the Commission of its own initiative and on January 5 1909 the Chairman of the Board addressed the following comrfiunication to each railroad company doing business in Georgia To the Railroads Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of
Informal complaint has been made to the Commission that some of the roads in the State fill their water coolers in passenger coaches with water taken from the watertank on the engine This information has been given the Commission by persons who say that they have seen more than once the porter go to the watertank of the engine with an ordinary metal bucket obtain a bucket pf water take it to the passenger coach and fill the water cooler
The Commission would call the attention of the railroads in Georgia to Sections 522 and 523 of the Code which require that railroads shall keep in each passenger car or in any car in which passengers are transported an ade quate supply of good pure drinking water at all hours during the day and night etc
I feel sure that the officers of the railroads complained of are not aware of this practice and I further feel that it is only necessary to call attention to the evil in order to have the same remedied
The various railway companies acknowledged receipt of the above notice and advised that every effort would be used to provide at all times good wholesome drinking water on all passenger coaches The Commission made it a part of the duties of the track inspectors of the Commission to examine all water coolers on trains and to keep the Commission posted as to the attention being paid this matter by the railway companies A great improvement has been noticed in respect of this matter
Central of Georgia Railway Co Piled in office January 2 1909
PILE NO 8547
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Georgia
Signed S G McLendon Chairman
FILE NO 8548
Rock Comfort Lumber Co vs
Claim for overcharge on interstate shipment
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Claimants requested information as to the procedure in filing claims with the Interstate Commerce Commission and the desired information furnished on January 14 1909 W
Various patrons of the defendant railway company petitioned said company not to remove passenger shed or discontinue stopping its cars at Campbells a station on said road Copy of the petition filed with the defendant railway company was furnished to this oflice Before the Commission had an opportunity to handle the matter however petitioners advised the Board that the railway company had satisfactorily adjusted the same by allowing the station to remain where it had always been
This was a claim account of overcharge and damage to shipment of stoves Paid January 9 1909
Complainants complained that the defendant railway company failed to provide light and heat in waiting room at Sargeants Ga The matter handled with the railway company which advised on January 8th that all cause for complaint would be removed No further complaint received
This was a claim for overcharge on carload of household goods from St Paul S C to Gainesville Ga The Commission took the matter up with the defendant railway company and on February 1st claimant requested return of all papers as the railway company had informed him that it would settle his claim satisfactorily Papers returned as requested and no further complaint received
FILE NO 8549
R A Eaton
vs
Atlanta Nobthebn Railboad
FILE NO 8550
Hutchinson Fubnitube Co vs
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8551
Citizens of Sabgeants Ga vs
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co
Waiting room accommodations Filed in oflice January 5 1909
FILE NO 8552
Fbed Stbickland vs
Southebn Railway
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office January 6 1909
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Refusal to accept shipments Filed in office January 6 1909
FILE NO 8553
Hazelhubst Cotton Oil Co
vs
Altamaha Navigation Co and Wilcox Phillips Boat Line
Complainants complained that the defendant companies by reason of an agreement between them refused to accept shipments for certain landings on the Altamaha and Ocmulgee rivers The complainants were advised that one of the Commissioners would be sent to confer with them and go thoroughly over the matters complained of No disposition yet made
T W Howell
FILE NO 8554
Request for information
Filed in office January 7 1909
Mr Howell requested the Commission to furnish him with a statement of class rates from Atlanta Meigs and Albany Ga and Jacksonville Fla to Sale City Ga Desired information furnished January 15th together with all rules and regulations of the Commission
Baisden Company
FILE NO 8555
Request for information
Filed in office January 7 1909 Baisden Company requested the Commission to furnish them with a statement of class rates from Atlanta Meigs and Albany Ga and Jacksonville Fla to Sale City Ga Desired rates furnished January 15th together with all rules and regulations of the Commission
Weights on shipments of cord wood Filed in office January 9 1909
FILE NO 8556
E Phillips Sons vs
Railway Companies
Complainants complained that the agents of the Southern Weighing Inspection Bureau at Columbus Ga were unreasonable in their demands as to the method of ascertaining weights of carload shipments of cord wood Complaint taken up by the Commission with the several lines of railway converging at Columbus and on February 19th complainants advised the Commission that they were no longer being treated unfairly in matters of this kind
Geobgia Coast Piedmont Railboad Company
FILE NO 8557
Petition for authority to revise passenger tariffs
Filed in office January 9 1909
The petitioning railroad company requested authority to so receive its passenger tariffs as that penny change would be eliminated said company desiring to make all fares end in 5 or 0 by charging amount nearest 5 or 0 obtained by
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applying the authorized rate per mile for the actual distance traveled The Commission declined to allow this petition whereupon said company requested authority to make revision in its tariff by charging in all cases the nearest amount ending in 5 or 0 below the actual mileage rate Authority upon this basis was granted
0 A Smith Roofing Contracting i
This was a claim for overcharge complainant contending that the Southern Railway Company published a rate of 70 cents per ton on the commodity shipped between the points the shipment moved whereas the defendant company charged them 80 cents per ton The following letter of the Commission addressed to the complainants January 14th will explain the disposition of this claim Replying to yours of January 9th and returning all papers therewith enclosed I beg to advise that railroad companies can not be required to observe a special rate between two points which is published by some other line The special rate on gravel published by the Southern Railway from Columbus to Atlanta can be required only of that company the Central being authorized to charge its own rate where shipments are tendered it for transportation between these points It appears from the papers that the short line mileage rate was applied namely 1200 per car of 30000 pounds which as above set out is correct
Southern Railway Company
This was a claim for overcharge made on a less than carload shipment of store fixtures from Augusta Ga to Columbus Ga the fixtures not being packed and there being no rate on LCL shipments of this commodity not packed the railway company charged for the transportation of same carload rates based on 12000 pounds minimum The Commission advised the claimants that had the shipper crated the fixtures the actual weight at the less than carload rate should have been applied but since the shipper did not wrap or crate the shipment the rate as charged was correct
FILE NO 8558
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Company
vs
FILE NO 8559
Columbus Show Case Company
Vs
Claim for overcharge
January 11 1909
FILE NO 8560
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co
Investigation of the Commission not yet complete
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FILE NO 8561
C L Davis
Claim for lost baggage
Filed in office January 11 1909
vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway J
Claim taken up by the Commission with the defendant railroad company and said company on January 18th advised that voucher was being issued that day to cover amount of the claim
Freight routes
T
Filed in office January 12 1909
The record in this case covers scheduled of freight rates which the Clarkesville Railway Company desired to published and charge This line being only
approved such special tariff of rates covering such special articles as said line would likely handle
This claim was filed account overcharge on shipment of machinery from Newnan Ga to Damascus Ga which moved via Montgomery Ala Claimant bases claim on combination via Central of Georgia to Cuthbert Ga and thence via the Georgia Florida Alabama Railway to Damascus Ga Under decisions of the Commission in similar cases heretofore if no routing was specified by the shipper the rate via the lowest combination is applicable but if shipper specified routing via Montgomery the shipment is interstate and beyond the control of the Commission Investigation not yet complete
Complainant complained that the agent of the defendant railway company at Dublin Ga overcharged him on excess baggage The matter was handled by the Commission with the defendant railway company which replied that after investigation it was found that the facts complained of were true and that the only explanation they had to offer was the error of its agent The railway company offered to refund the overcharge and gave full instructions to its agents for their future guidance Complainant was furnished copy of defendant railway companys response and no further complaint received
FILE NO 8562
about two miles in length and operating by gasoline engines the Commission
FILE NO 8563
Charles L Glover vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
j
FILE NO 8564
S A Hubbard
I Excess baggage charge
Filed in office January 13 1909
vs
Macon Dublin Savannah Railway J
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FILE NO 8565
n Refusal by defendant company to acSchneider Marble Company 1 cept shipments of marble at the re
vs r leased valuations
Central of Georgia Railway Co j in office January i4 1909
Complainants complained tiiat the defendant railway company refused to accept shipments of marble at the released valuation rate On February 16th the Commission addressed claimant the following letter which will explain the handling and the disposition of this complaint
Referring again to the matter of your complaint relative to refusal of the railroad company to accept shipments of marble at the released valuation rate I am instructed by the Commission to say that in answer to notice to show cause why your complaint should not be remedied the Central of Georgia Railway Company has answered that your company has heretofore made shipments on the released valuation rate but when shipments have been lost or damaged claims have been entered upon a different basis of valuation from that agreed upon when freight rate was fixed As you no doubt know the Commission has three different freight rates covering shipments of marble The lowest rate is when the marble is released to a valuation of 20 cents per cubic foot There is a rate somewhat higher than this where the valuation is released to 500 per cubic foot and still a higher rate where no valuation is specified These several rates were made in order that shipper might elect t use whichever he desired but of course in choosing either one of said rates he must in good faith carry out the conditions upon which the difference in rates was made
FILE NO 8566
G A Kelley j Failure of agent to render proper
L freight bills
Louisville Nashville Railroad J Filed in office January 14 1909
Complainant complained that the agent of the defendant railroad company at Chatsworth Ga failed to comply with freight rule No 2 of the Commission requesting that all freight bills show the rate weight and total charges of shipments for which issued Matter taken up with the defendant railway company under said rule and said company advised that the agent had been instructed to show on every expense bill rendered complainant in future all the information required by said rule No further complaint
FILE NO 8567
S G McLendon Chairman j Filed in office January 14 1909
This record covers investigations made by the Chairman of the Commission upon the subject of regulations governing express companies and also as to the operation of such companies
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FILE NO 8568
Legg Brick Company vs
Interstate rates on brick
Western Atlantic Railroad Co j n ce January 16 1909
Complainants complained of their inability to secure satisfactory rates on brick from their plant located at Calhoun Ga to points in Alabama Florida South Carolina and other States The matter taken up by the Commission with the defendant company and still having attention
Alexander Miller
vs 1 Payment of charges in advance
Southern Bell Telephone and Tele Filed in office January 16 1909 graph Company
Complainant complained that the defendant company required him to pay telephone rent in advance and that he was charged 225 for removal of his telephone from one building to another Upon consideration of this complaint the Commission advised the complainant that the rules of the defendant company requiring payment of rent in advance and also covering chargos for removing telephones were not in its opinion unreasonable and since said rules had been applied in the instance as complained of no action was taken by the Commission in said matter
Louisville Nashville Railroad Co 19 1909
Petitioners desired a side track constructed to its iron mine in Bartow County by the defendant railway company The railroad company contended that inability to secure good title to necessary land upon which to construct siding and through which it was necessary to pass in order to reach petitioners iron mine prevented it from providing the desired facilities The matter was set down for a formal hearing before the Commission at which hearing all parties at interest were represented and an agreement satisfactory to all concerned was reached whereby the desired track was to be constructed
Complainant complained that the agent of the defendant railway company at Cornelia Ga refused to open ticket window until 15 minutes before the scheduled arrival of trains and accordingly passengers did not have sufficient time to exchange mileage coupons for card tickets and to check baggage Mat
FILE NO 8569
FILE NO 8570
B C Sloan Co vs
FILE NO 8571
3 J Hollingsworth vs
Southern Railway Company
237
ter taken up by the Commission with the railway company which advised after investigation that the facts complained of were true and that the agent of the company at Cornelia Ga had been dismissed from the service of the railway company and a new agent installed who had been thoroughly instructed as to his duties in this respect as well as all others No further complaint received
Southern Express Company J
Complainants complained that the Southern Express Company failed to return empty milk cans promptly and requested information as to express rates on milk Copy of the Commissions Milk Tariff furnished complainants and matter of returning the empties taken up with the company complained against On January 25th the Superintendent of the express company advised that he would see to it that no further cause for complaint on this score arose
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic y 19 1909
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of household goods from Bon Air to Fitzgerald Ga The Commission handled the matter with the railway company advising it of tlie amount of overcharge collected and requested that prompt refund be made Claim paid on January 26 1909
These claims filed account alleged delays in transit Investigation of the Commission not yet complete
Wadley Southern Railway Co
Petitioner desired the defendant railway company to stop its trains at Dates Ga for the purpose of receiving and delivering freight The matter was taken up with the railway company and said company contended that Dates Ga was located on a heavy grade which made it difficult to stop its trains at said point and further that the business offering at Dates Ga did not justify a flag stop
FILE NO 8572
City Dairy
Delay in returning empties Filed in office January 19 1909
vs
FILE NO 8573
Sydney Clare
vs
Railroad Company
Gate City Coffin Company
FILE NO 8574

vs Claims for penalty demurrage
Seaboard Air Line and Louisville j Filed in office January 20 1909 Nashville Railroad J
FILE NO 8575
vs
238
After a thorough investigation the Commission was of the opinion that request of the petitioner was not unreasonable and said company promptly issued instructions making Dates flag stop for trains as desired by the petitioner
Complainant complained that the railway companies had increased rates on excess baggage and requested information as to the correct current rates Copy of the Excess Baggage tariff of the Commission and rules governing same furnished complainant and no further complaint received
Petitioner desired a side track at a point iy2 miles west of Lavonia Ga The matter was taken up by the Cominission with the defendant railway company which contended that the track desired would not serve any public demand but solely the personal demands of the petitioner and that as the point at which track was desired was only 1 y2 miles from Lavonia at which last named point said company maintained adequate facilities for the public use to require said company to construct and maintain siding desired by the petitioner would be unreasonable The Commission advised the petitioner of the contentions of the railway company and informed him that one of the Commissioners would call upon him for the purpose of making a personal investigation of the necessities of the desired facilities
oo inno
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Petitioner desired a side track at his mill near Astoria Ga and advised that the railroad company had declined to construct same The matter was taken up with said company and after considerable correspondence the desired track was constructed upon the usual terms namely the railroad company furnishing the iron and the party for whom side track was constructed furnishing the ties and labor and doing all necessary grading
Southebn Bell Telephone and Tele f Filed in office January 23 1909
FILE NO 8576
William Johnson vs
Railway Companies
FILE NO 8577
T W McAllister vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8578
S V Jeffords
vs
FILE NO 8579
Edgewoob Trading Company
V8
Inefficient telephone service
graph Company
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Complaint taken up with the defendant company with request that same have prompt attention and all just cause for complaint removed Complainants requested to advise the Commission if satisfactory disposition of their complaint was not made but no further response received
FILE NO 8580
J J Vickers j
vs I Claim for overcharge
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Filed in office January 25 1909 Railroad Company
This claim was filed account of overcharge on shipment of wool from Nicholls Ga to Baltimore Md Matter handled with the railroad company and it wai found that the overcharge of 2031 was collected on the shipment in question which amount was promptly refunded to claimant
FILE NO 8581
W 0 Gibson 1 Rate on potatoes from Folkston Ga
vs L to Atlanta Ga
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad J Filed in office January 25 1909
Complainant complained of rate given him by the agent of the defendant company at Folkston Ga on potatoes from Florida points to Atlanta The Commission furnished complainant information as to the correct rate and no further complaint received
FILE NO 8582
National Lumber Company 1 Special rates from Ricehoro Ga
vs j Filed in office January 25 1909
Seaboard Air Line Railway J
Complainants complained that the defendant company published no through rates on lumber from Ricehoro Ga and that in consequence they were required to pay local rates on all lumber shipped from their mill at that point to the nearest common or basing point which complainants contended was unjust discrimination against them in that said company published through rates from other mill points This matter was taken up with the defendant railway company and is still having attention
FILE NO 8583
Chula Ga
vs 1 Petition for depot
Georgia Southern Florida Railway Filed in office January 25 1909 Company
This matter was taken up by the Commission with the defendant railway company and on March 17th petitioner advised the Commission that the railway company had agreed to provide the desired depot facilities and requested that the Commission take no further action in the premises
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FILE NO 8584
M L Wobbell vs
SUTHEBN Railway Company
j Impure water used in depot and shops L at Rome Ga
I Filed in office January 25 1909
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Complainant stated that the Southern Railway Company was preparing to supply its water tanks at Rome by pumping water from the Etowah river at a point just below where twelve sewers emptied into said river and that he was informed the water to be used in railway companys depot and shops at Rome would be taken from the tank filled as above set out The Commission promptly took the matter up with the defendant railway company and on February 1st complainant advised the Commission that said railway company had since the filing of his complaint made arrangements to secure water from the City of Rome for use in its depot and that water from the tank complained of would be used only in the shops of the railway company
Fitzgebald Ocilla and Bboxton Rail January 25 1909
This cfaim was filed account lost shipment from Baltimore Md consigned tothe claimant at Broxton Ga Matter taken up with the railway company which advised that claim would be promptly handled direct with the claimant and disposed of as promptly as possible
This was a claim for damage in transit to shipment of a refrigerator The matter was taken up with the railway company and on February 6th said company wrote the Commission that as they held receipt for delivery in good order they declined to admit of liability on said claim The Commission advised complainant that it had no jurisdiction over claims for damage but in its desire always to serve any citizen of the State in matters of this kind as well as all others the Commission always handled such claims in an informal way with the railroad companies and after exhausting its efforts in this fashion claimants only recourse if they desired to pursue claim further would be by suit in the courts
The record in this case covers delay in the transportation of car of water
FILE NO 8585
E L Bledsoe
vs
boad Company
j
FILE NO 8586
G W Gabneb
vs
Sotjthebn Railway Company
FILE NO 8587
T P Rhodes Scotland Ga
Claim for damage
Filed in office January 26 1909
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melons from Scotland Ga to Chicago 111 Mr Rhodes forwarded all papers covering this claim to this t ffice with the request that same be taken up with the Interstate Commerce Commission This the Commission did and on February 9th the Interstate Commerce Commission returned all papers with the advice that claimants only recourse was a suit in the courts All papers returned to the complainant with the letter of the Interstate Commerce Commission
FILE NO 8588
Waxelbaum Produce Co
vs I Peddler car service
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic f Filed in office January 27 1909 Railroad Company
Complainants complained that the defendant railroad company allowed peddling of bananas from cars on its line and as a consequence complainants were prevented from selling bananas at stations on said line of road This matter was taken up with the defendant railway company which replied that no privilege of the kind complained of was allowed The Commission furnished copy of response of the railroad company to complainants and requested them to specify some particular instance of the kind complained of but no further response received from them
FILE NO 8589
n Petition for authority to increase rates Western Atlantic Railroad Co v on brick
j Filed in office January 28 1909
The petitioning company requested authority to revise its rates on brick applicable from local stations on its line of road to Atlanta Ga Copy of the petition furnished to manufacturers of brick at the various points to be affected and the matter set down for a formal hearing before the Commission on February 11th and all parties so notified Said formal hearing was held at which time the railroad companies and the various manufacturers and shippers of brick interested were present
Upon consideration of the evidence and arguments submitted the Commission declined to grant the petition of the railway company
FILE NO 8590
W E Smith
I Placing cars for unloading
c f Filed in office January 28 1909
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co J
Complainant complained that the defendant railway company refused to placa ears for unloading by him on a certain side track at Cordele Ga The defendant railway company admitted the facts complained of but contended that the track upon which the complainant desired car placed was a part of the facilities
maintained by the said company for service of the compress company at Cordeler and to place cars on said track for complainant would necessitate the placing of cars at the same place for others who might demand it Complainant contended that the track in question adjoined his property and that he was entitled to its use upon this account as well as for the reason that cars had been placed on said track for others therefore As to this last contention comas to title of the property which complainant contended he owned it was shown that a suit on this point was pending in the courts at that time
Complainant further complained that the defendant railway company was holding a car of lumber consigned to him on its yards at Cordele which car the defendant railway company had refused to place on the track in question and in consequence complainant had refused to accept same an dsaid defendant railway company now refused to deliver this lumber except upon the payment of demurrage charges
The Commission after a formal hearing and upon consideration of the evidence and arguments submitted was of the opinion that the defendant railway company should not be required to place cars on the compress track for unloading by complainant but that said defendant railway company should deliver the car in question to the complainant without the collection of demurrage charges and that complainant should accept same without demanding any penalty demurrage and it was so ordered
Central of Georgia Railway Co
This was a claim for refund of demurrage collected account delay by claimant unloading car of lumber at Atlanta which was shipped from Tallahassee Fla Claimants based their claim upon the ground that the weather was inclement during free time for unloading and hence they claimed additional free time The Commission advised them that while under its rules claimants would have been entitled to 48 hours free tie during such weather as would render unloading practicable yet inasmuch as the shipment was of an interstate character its rules could not be applied that under the rules of the railway companies filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission covering the unloading of interstate shipments additional free time was only allowed where the condition of the weather was such as to unload goods damage thereto would result and as a slight rain would not damage lumber in being unloaded from open cars under the rules applicable on this shipment the charges were properly assessed
FILE NO 8591
Continental Gin Company vs
FILE NO 8592
Express rates over the Atlanta Bir
J S Byrom Sons
mingham and Atlantic Railroad Filed in office January 29 1909
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These people forwarded to the Commission copy of express tariff furnished them by the Southern Express Company and requested that the Commission have same checked and advise them as to the correctness of said tariff A careful check made and tariff found to be correct and same was returned to Messrs J S Byrom and Sons with advice to that effect
To the Hon S G McLendon Chairman H Warner Hill O B Stevens Fuller Callaway and George Hillyer composing the Railroad Commission of the State of Georgia
The petition of Savannah Valley Railroad Company respectfully shows
On the 28th day of July 1908 the Hon Phillip Cook Secretary of the State of Georgia granted to petitioner a charter to build a railroad from Garnett in Screven County to Sylvania in said county a distance of about fourteen miles On the 12th day of December 1908 said Secretary of State issued to petitioner an amendment to said charter authorizing the extension of its road from Sylvania in Screven County to Egypt in Effingham County a distance of about twentythree miles The termini of said road are Garnett in Screven County and Egypt in Effingham County The route is from Garnett to Sylvania from Sylvania to Williamsons and from Williamsons to Egypt in Effingham County The actual length of the main line of said railroad is thirtyseven miles There will be no double tracking The approximate length of its side track will be about two and onehalf miles The guage of the tracks will be four feet eight and onehalf inches The maximum grade is 3 per cent The maximum degree of curvature is six degrees The width of the rightofway is fifty and thirty feet the greater portion being fifty feet With the exception of the rightofway through the corporate limits of Sylvania there is very little of the thirtyfoot width The cost of the rightofway is five hundred dollars 500 per mile
At the time of the granting of the charter the beginning of said road was at a point known as Garnett Ga Since the granting of the charter the name of the postoffice of Garnett has been changed to Millhaven Ga
Mr E T Comer owns the sixteen thousand acres of land surrounding Millhaven This point is about the center of the tract of land and is located on Brier Creek Mr Comer purchased this property about the year 1905 and began its development There has been a store at this point for a number of years In addition to the store there is now an oil mill and ginnery the plant costing about forty thousand dollars 40000 Mr Comer has spent a considerable amount of money in clearing and improving the land and Millhaven is now the principal business and distributing point in the entire section of Screven County above Sylvania the lower edge of Burke County and even a part of Jenkins County Among other enterprises that have been started by Mr Comer is that of stock raising he having purchased in and brought from Texas be
FILE NO 8593
Savannah Valley Railboad Co
Petition for authority to issue stocks
Petition
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tween five hundred and a thousand head of Hereford cattle Millhaven is about ten miles from the Savannah river fourteen miles from Sylvania the countyseat of Screven County about twenty miles from Millen the countyseat of Jenkins County and about twentyfive miles from Waynesboro the countyseat of Burke County
Egypt the terminal in Effingham County is a village of about five hundred inhabitants nis point is on the main line of the Central of Georgia Railroad Companys road and is forty miles from Savannah At this point there are four mercantile establishments a large sawmill plant owned by the Foy Lumber Company
The grounds that have been purchased by petitioner up to this time with the exception of the rightofway consist of a site thirty by one hundred and sixty feet at a point about five miles below Sylvania where petitioner intends to establish its first station south of Sylvania and seven lots numbering thirtyfour to forty both inclusive in the city of Sylvania that have been purchased for a depot site These lots cover about two acres of ground and cost fifteen hundred dollars 1500 The other site was included in the righitofway iThe other stations to be established between Millhaven and Egypt have not been definitely decided upon There will be a station at Sylvania thecountyseat of Screven County Sylvania has about a thousand inhabitants fifteen general stores two drug stores and a jewelry store two banks a cotton oil mill plant costing about forty thousand dollars 40000 two livery stables bottling works one newspaper a thirtythousand dollar hotel and several smaller hotels a concrete plant three planing mills besides other industries
Petitioner has purchased and is using on its main line fiftysix pound rail It has bought up two roads known as the Sylvania Lumber Company from Daffin in Screven County to Millhaven in said county and the road of the Foy Lumber Company in Effingham County extending to Williamsons in Screven County The rail on these roads is thirtyfive and forty pound Petitioner is at present on a trade that will exchange the thirtyfive and fortypound rail for fiftysixpound rail and the exchange will be made as early as possible
So far petitioner has purchased only two engines one at a cost of thirtysix hundred dollars 3600 the other being included in the purchase by petitioner of the Foy Lumber Companys road This engine is worth about two thousand dollars 2000
It has not been definitely determined whether the repair and machine shop will be at one of the terminals or at Sylvania If located at Sylvania it will be upon the two acres of land above described
The amount of cubic yards of excavations and embankments already constructed between Beaver Dam and Millhaven is sixtyseven thousand 67000 yards from Williamsons to Lewiss Crossing one hundred and twentyfive thousand 125000 yards and estimating from the work already done there will be between Egypt and Williamsons to bring the road up to the average or standard of a new road eightyfive thousand 85000 yards From Lewiss Crossing to Beaver Dam there will be twentyfive thousand 25000 yards The greater portion of this last has been completed a total of three hundred and two thousand 302000 yards
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Petitioner is unable to give a description of its station buildings because none have yet been erected
There will be several bridges pile and lumber construction from twentyfive to nine hundred feet in length The first main bridge is at Millhaven crossing Brier Creek It is from five toJifteen feet in height and is five hundred feet in length The next crossing Beaver Dam Creek is seven feet in height and is nine hundred feet long
Petitioner first contemplated the construction of a road from Garnett now Millhaven to Sylvania and supposed it could be constructed for fifty thousand dollars 50000 by purchasing from the Sylvania Lumber Company its road from Daffin in Screven County to Hiltons Mill a line of road about ten miles in length at three thousand dollars 3000 a mile Daffin is a station on the line of road of the Central of Georgia Railway Company which road runs from Sylvania to Rocky Ford being a station on the line of the Central of Georgia Railway Company Daffin is about three miles from Sylvania Afterwards it was decided to leave the line of road of Sylvania Lumber Company at a point four miles above Sylvania and regrade and construct on a more direct course into Sylvania thus necessitating a greater cost and greatly improving the line of road
About this time Foy Lumber Company offered to sell to petitioner its road from Egypt in Effingham County to Williamsons a point six miles below Sylvania a line of road seventeen miles in length This road was built within the last three or four years was practically new was a good road on a direct line from Sylvania to Egypt and was offered to petitioner at five thousand dollars 5000 a mile The stockholders later decided to extend from Sylvania to Egypt to purchase these two lines of road at the above cost to capitalize the road at two hundred and fifty thousand dollars 250000 and to issue one hundred and twentyfive thousand dollars 125000 of bonds to be secured by first mortgage on entire property of petitioner these bonds to bear five per cent interest interest to be payable semiannually after January 1 1910 said bonds being noninterest bearing up to that time Two hundred and twenty thousand dollars 220000 have been actually paid in The rail and ties have been bought and paid for There is no outstanding indebtedness except for current bills for construction not yet due A total amount of two hundred and twenty thousand dollars 220000 of stocks and bonds has been subscribed The other thirty thousand dollars 30000 onehalf each of stocks and bonds petitioner will be able to place with the present or new subscribers One hundred and eighteen thousand dollars 118000 has been subscribed by Foy Lumber Company fortyeight thousand dollars 48000 by Comer Trading Company and fortyeight thousand dollars 48000 by Sylvania Lumber Company corporations chartered under the laws of the State of Georgia
The stock to be issued shall be common stock onehalf of the actual cost of the road and the bonds to be issued shall cover the other onehalf of the actual cost of the road The bonds to be issued shall be twentyyear fiveper cent coupon bonds in denominations of not less than five hundred dollars 500 interest to be paid the first of January and the first of July of each year These

bonds are to be secured by a first mortgage on all the property of petitioner This mortgage or deed of trust is to contain such terms stipulations covenants and agreements as are usually incorporated in a railroad mortgage and as the president and directors may think usual needful and proper for the purpose of securing the bondholders and of making the bonds salable Said mortgage shall also contain a provision authorizing the company to anticipate take up pay off and discharge said bonds at any time that the board of directors may mature and call in any of same upon giving ten days notice in the newspaper in Screven County in which the sheriffs sales are advertised After the expira tion of said date said bonds shall cease to bear interest and the coupons after the then current coupon shall become void
Hereto is attached a copy of mortgage or deed of trust which will secure the bonds to be issued
It is not practicable for petitioner to set out in further detail how the capital to be secured by the issue of said stocks and bonds is to be put Petitioner hopes however to build the road and put it in operation for the said sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars 250000 but it has been understood among all of the stockholders that if the road can not be built and put in operation for said amount an increase in the issue of the stocks and bonds might be made
The largest stockholders towit Comer Trading Company Sylvania Lumber Company and Foy Lumber Company have agreed to raise any necessary additional amount in the same ratio that the amount of stock held by each of said corporations shall bear In such event petitioner will issue to said corporations at par value onehalf of the funds so raised in stock and the other half in bonds
Hereto is attached a copy of the petition of tie E T Comer et al for a charter for Savannah Valley Railroad Company filed with the Secretary of State on thedayof 1908 also a copy of the char
ter issued by the Secretary of State dated July 28 1908i also a copy of the certificate of the Secretary of State amending said charter dated December 12 1908 also a copy of the minutes of the meeting of the stockholders and directors of Savannah Valley Railroad Company in which are fully shown that petitioner has fully complied with the law on regulating the issuing of stocks and bonds by railroad companies
Petitioner is ready to make report of its actings and doings under this petition and relating to the issue of said stocks and bonds as the Commission may require
Wherefore petitioner prays that such order be passed as to this Commission may seem mete and proper fixing a time and place for the hearing of this application at as early a date as is practical and that after due hearing petitioner be given permission to issue one hundred and twentyfive thousand dollars 125000 of stock and one hundred and twentyfive thousand dollars 125000 of bonds as hereinbefore set out
E K Oveesteeet SAVANNAH VALLEY RAILROAD CO
Attorney for Savannah Valley Railroad Co By E T Comes
State of Georgia Screven County Its President
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I E T Comer President of Savannah Valley Railroad Company swear that the facts and information set out in the foregoing petition are true
E T Comee
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This 20th day of January 1909
Atrert L Pottee j
J P 34th G M Dist
Screven County Ga
The Commission issued preliminary order setting petition down for a formal hearing and prescribing newspaper notices which petitioners were required to make giving them leave to amend their petition as the circumstances might require
On March 31st the petitioner amended the original petition as set out in the following
To The Honorable S G McLendon Chairman H Warner Hill O B Stevens C M Candler and George Hillyer composing the Railroad Commission of
Georgia
The Savannah Valley Railroad Company amends its petition heretofore filed
with said Commission to be allowed to issue stock and bonds and respectfully shows
Fibst That as stated in the original petition the president and directors of the Savannah Valley Railway Company were of the opinion that they could build and equip the road for the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars 250000 that they have since found that it would take at least two hundred and seventyfive thousand dollars 275000 to build and equip said road that since the building of said road the stockholders have decided to request an issue of two hundred and seventyfive thousand dollars 275000 in bonds and fifty thousand dollars 50000 in stock instead of one hundred and twentyfive thousand dollars 125000 of each as formerly requested and that the bonds desired to be secured by a first mortgage on all of the property of the Savannah Valley Railroad Company and to be tenyear instead of twentyyear bon s sai bonds to bear interest at five per cent payable semiannually on the 15th ot April and the 15th of October of each year the coupon covering the firs n payment to mature April 15 1910 that the actual cost of the SayannahVally Railroad will exceed two hundred and seventyfive thousand dollar5 the whole amount of which has been justly and equitably expended building said road that it will be necessary to have an issue of stock in order the proper management and control of said road that e stockholders have passed a proper resolution rescinding its former action provi
ft one hundred and twentyfive thousand dollars 128 000 bonds and providing for fifty thousand dollars 50000 of stock and hundred and seventyfive thousand dollars 275000 in bon s
Second That hereto attached is a resolution passed by the Savannah Valley Railroad Company on the 24th day of March 1
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meeting held for that purpose of which meeting due and proper legal notice was given to all stockholders and at which meeting all of the stock was represented which resolution was unanimously adopted that hereto is also attached a copy of the mortgage to be issued by the Savannah Valley Railroad Company securing said bonds in which is set out a copy of the form of bonds to be issued
Wherefore the Savannah Valley Railroad Company prays
First That this its amendment be allowed
Second That a proper and necessary order be passed by the Railroad Commission of Georgia allowing the Savannah Valley Railroad Company to issue fifty thousand dollars 50000 of stock and two hundred and seventyfive thousand dollars 275000 of tenyear five per cent interest bearing bonds to be secured by a first mortgage on the entire property as before set out
THE SAVANNAH VALLEY RAILROAD CO
Ei K Overstbeet By E T Comer
Attorney for the Savannah Valley Railroad Company Its President
State of Georgia Screven County
I E T Comer swear that I am president of the Savannah Valley Railroad Company and that the facts and information set out in the foregoing amended petition are true
E T Comer
Sworn to and subscribed before me
March 26 1909
Jack C Reddick
Clerk Superior Court
Screven County Georgia
Order
IN RE Application of Savannah Valley Railroad Company for authority to issue stocks and bonds
The above entitled matter coming on to be heard and it appearing that the petitioning company has complied with all the rules of this Commission and the law governing applications for authority to issue stock and bonds and the Commission having held such hearings and examined such witnesses papers and documents and made such other investigations as were deemed advisable and necessary and it being shown that the issues of stock and bonds prayed for are necessary in the proper conduct of petitioners business said issues are hereby approved and it is now
ORDERED That the Savannah Valley RailVoad Company be and said company is hereby authorized to make execute and issue the following securities Fifty thousand dollars 50000 common capital stock two hundred seventyfive thousand dollars 275000 mortgage bonds bearing interest at the rate of five per cent 5 per annum payable in ten years in manner and form as prayed for and set forth in its said petition and for the purposes as therein stated
ORDERED FURTHER That the said Savannah Valley Railroad Company make report to this Commission within 90 days from this date showing in detail what disposition has been made of the stock and bonds herein authorized
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to be issued and if disposition is not made within that time said company shall regularly each ninety days thereafter make such report But this duty rests upon said Savannah Valley Railroad Company alone and it is not incumbent upon the purchasers or takers of said stock or bonds to see that this provision of this order is complied with
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Campbell Wallace S G McLendon
Secretary Chairman
FILE NO 8594
E C Milles
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railboad
I Inability to secure rate information r Filed in office February 1 1909
Complainant complained that he was unable to secure rate information from the defendant railroad company Complaint taken up with the company complained against and the general freight agent of said company promptly furnished information as to the rates desired and advised that such instructions would be given in this matter as would result in complainant being promptly furnished with all such information in future as he might desire
FILE NO 8595
H G Hastings Co
a Request for information as to collection of claims against railway com panies
Filed in office February 1 1909
Desired information furnished with advice that if they would send papers covering their claims to this office the Commission would be glad to take same up with the railway companies and assist them in every way it could in securing settlements No further response
FILE NO 8596
Dinkins Davidson Hardware Co
Claim for overcharge
f Filed in office February 1 1909 Central of Georgia Railway Co
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of hoe handles from Oconee Ga to Atlanta Ga The railway company collected charges on basis of rating carried on HANDLES NOS or thirdclass upon the ground that no specific rating was provided for hoe handles On February 9 1909 the Commission addressed the railway company the following letter which will explain its ruling as to the proper rate applicable to this shipment
Enclosed herewith bill of lading and expense bill covering car of hoe handles Oconee Ga to Atlanta Ga This matter has been handled with the Southern Weighing Inspection Bureau and I note from letter of Mr F E Bozeman District Manager file 366 it appears that he declined to recommend any reduction of charges
Ip my opinion this shipment should take sixclass rate and that for the fol
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lowing reason You will note under classification of this Commission governing agricultural implements plow handles and other wood in shape for implements boxed crated or bundled take fifthclass when in less carloads and in carloads take sixthclass as per the first item in our classification These hoe handles are wood in shape for implements and they were as indicated by the bill of lading bundled Of course there is no question that hoe handles are wood shaped ready for agricultural implements
Will you not kindly have this matter given such attention as will bring about prompt adjustment on this basis or show cause why such disposition should not be made of claim
The railway company declined to settle on basis outlined in above letter but signified its willingness to settle on basis of local rate on HANDLES NOS Oconee to Beach Hill Ga and thence special rate of 20 cents per hundred pounds to Atlanta Ga this basis being only 120 higher than the basis set out in letter of the Commission Claimants declined to accept settlement on said basis and the Commission on April 15th issued an order formally notifying the defendant railway company of the overcharge as set out in its letter of February 2 1909 and giving said company 30 days within which to make reparation by refunding said amount On April 19th claimants advised the Commission that full payment of claim had been made
The people of Cass Station Ga complained to the Commission that the Western Atlantic Railroad Company failed to maintain adequate depot accommodations at said point and that said town was without sufficient passenger train service The matter was handled by the Commission with the defendant railway company and on March 15th aid company advised that material had been ordered for necessary change in the depot building as would suit the demands of the shipping and traveling public at Cass Station Ga and that orders had been given to stop passenger trains Nos 92 and 93 at that point when to take on or put off passengers destined beyond and coming from beyond Kingston Ga This information was furnished complainants with request that they advise the Commission if the improved depot facilities and passenger train accommodations did not meet the demands of the public interested but no further response received
FILE NO 8598
Brunswick Planing Mill Company l
lg charges at Brunswick
Complainants advised the Commission that they had been informed that it was the purpose of the defendant railway company to increase its rates for switching or local transportation service at Brunswick Ga The matter was taken
FILE NO 8597
Citizens of Cass Station Ga vs
Western Atlantic Railroad Co
Depot facilities and flag stop
Filed in office February 2 1909
vs
Southern Railway Company
office February 3 1909
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up with the defendant railway company by the Commission and on February 12 th said company advised that it had sent a representative to Brunswick who had conferred with complainants and that efforts were hging made to meet the complainants views The Commission advised the complainant that it would take no action pending negotiations between themselves and the railroad company No further communications from complainants received
Southern Railway Company and At f Filed in office February 3 1909
The citizens of Jesup Ga petitioned the Commission to require the railroad companies entering said town to publish similar rates to and from that point as obtaind to and from other towns which petitioners contended were similarly situated The matter was taken up with the railway companies at interest and on February 13th said companies advised the Commission that representatives of the lines at interest had visited Jesup Ga and had had a satisfactory conference with petitioners as to the matters complained of The Commission advised petitioners of this statement and requested that they communicate with the Board further if they had occasion to do so but no further response received
Complainant complained that the defendant railway company failed to have fires in its depot waiting rooms at Gainesville oftentimes when the weather was sufficiently cold to warrant same The matter taken up by the Commission with the railway company and on February 15th said company advised that such instructions had been given as would remove cause of similar complaints in future Complainant so advised and no further complaint received
Atlanta Baggage Cab Co J
This matter was taken up with the defendant company which company requested information as to the address of the complainant for the purpose of securing from him particulars as to the cause of this complaint No address or other information as to where complainant could be reached was furnished with his complaint except same was written on a letter head of the Majestic Hotel Atlanta Ga The defendant company was requested however to give attention to the mattrs complained of
FILE NO 8599
Citizens of Jesup Georgia vs
1
Freight rates
LANTic Coast Line Railroad
FILE NO 8600
B B Braswell vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8601
L E Key
Delay in delivering baggage Filed in office February 3 1909
vs
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FILE NO 8602
Hibam Mullins vs
Passenger fare paid on trains Filed in office February 3 1909
Wbightsville Tennxlle Railboad J
Complainant advised the Commission that on January 14th he went to the depot of the defendant company at Dublin Ga for the purpose of taking defendants train to Cadwell that he reached the depot just as the conductor was signalling TrainAhead that this being the train which complainant desired to use he asked the conductor to wait until he could purchase a ticket that conductor refused to wait and when complainant offered cash fare on the train conductor declined to accept anything short of 4 cents per mile and that as complainant refused to pay said rate the conductor stopped the train and ejected him
Complainant requested information as to the legal right of the conductor in the action complained of The Commission furnished him with copy of Passenger Rule 2 which covers cases of this kind and no further response received
Complainant complained that the defendant company had withdrawn certain special rates on milk from local stations on its line to Atlanta Ga and had established a different basis for such rates which had the effect of increasing the same The matter was taken up with the defendant railway company which contended that the new rates were more advantageous than the ones formerly in effect A copy of the new schedule was furnished the complainant together with advice as to the contentions of the railroad company and complainant requested to write the Commission further if he had anything else to submit No further response
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co j Filed in offlce February 4 1909
This was a petition filed by various citizens residing in the vicinity of Flint River Spur Ga for a flag stop at that point of Central of Georgia Railway Companys trains Nos 5 and 6 The Commission handled the matter with the
FILE NO 8603
S C Hoge
1 Physical connection at Daffin Ga between the tracks of the Sylvania
vs
Savannah Valley Railboad
Girard Railroad and the Savan
nah Valley Railroad
j Filed in office February 3 1909
FILE NO 8604
F J Cooledge et al vs
Geobgia Railboad Company
FILE NO 8605
Flint Riveb Spub Ga vs
Petition for flag stop
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defendant railway company and on March 1st the General Manager of said company advised that orders had been issued for trains Nos 5 and 6 to stop at Flint River Spur when flagged
FILE NO 8606
Altamaha Brick and Tile Co n
Central of Georgia Railway Co J Complainants complained that they had been endeavoring for some time to secure eight cars for loading at Brickstone Ga a station on the defendants line of road but without success The matter was taken up with the railroad company and the desired equipment promptly furnished No further complaint
This case is still pending The petitioners having been directed by the Commission to redraw its petition after the form furnished by the Board
This was a claim for two organs destroyed by fire while in the possession of the railroad company Claim taken up with the defendant railroad company and on February 13th the Superintendent of Insurance of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad authorized claimants to draw on it for full amount of claim
This claim was taken up with the defendant railroad company which advised on February 13th that voucher was issuing that day in full settlement of the claim
After due notice given the various railway companies and after formal hearings the Commission upon consideration of this matter adopted sixthclass for waters aerated in carload lots and fourthclass when in less than carload lots
vs
Inability to secure cars
Filed in office February 4 1909
FILE NO 8607
Petition for authority to issue stock
Sparks Western Railway Co
and bonds
Filed in office February 8 1909
FILE NO 8608
Jones Furniture Company vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Claim for goods destroyed by fire Filed in office February 8 1909
FILE NO 8609
Georgia Hydraulic Stone Co vs
Georgia Railroad Company
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office February 8 1909
FILE NO 8610
Columbus Board of Trade vs
Railway Companies
I Classification waters aerated etc f Filed in office February 9 1909
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Dayton Hale Je vs
Macon Birmingham Railway Co
FILE NO 8611
I Failure to make connection at Harris City Ga and lack of ice water on
Co f trains
J Filed in office February 8 1909
Complainant complained that the Macon Birmingham Railway Companys train on February 5th failed to make connection with the Central of Georgia Railway Company at Harris City due to the time consumed by the engine of said M B train at LaGrange in switching cars and also complained that there was no ice water on said trains
These matters taken up with the defendant railway company and said company made full and prompt response stating that on the date referred to the switching service performed by the engine in question at LaGrange Ga was necessary in order to make up said train it being a mixed train but that arrangements had been perfected with the Atlanta West Point Railroad by which in the future delays due to this cause would be avoided
As to the lack of drinking water the defendant railway company admitted the complaint and stated that in future this necessity would be provided Complainant so advised and no further complaint received
Citizens of Pelham Ga advised the Commission that they thought they were entitled to the same freight rates enjoyed by Moultrie Thomasville and Boston Ga The Commission took the matter up with the railway companies interested but on February 25th the people of Pelham advised the Commission that negotiations were pending which they thought would result in n amicabit understanding
This claim was filed account of alleged overcharge in freight rate and improper collection of demurrage charges on shipment of wood from Dexter Ga to Marietta Ga Investigation not yet completed
The record in this case covers several claims against the defendant railway company investigations of which have not as yet been completed
FILE NO 8612
Pelham Ga
vs
Railway Companies
FILE NO 8613
Stubbs Lumber Company vs
Southern Railway Company
y
FILE NO 8614
Savannah Woodenware Co vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co
255
FILE NO 8615
Hahira Ga
Petition for flag stop
Filed in office February 10 1909
vs
Georgia Southern Florida Railway J
The citizens of Hahira Ga petitioned the Commission to require the Georgia Southern Florida Railway Company to establish a flag stop at that point for passenger train No 4 The matter was taken up with the railway company and ofl March 1st the petitioners advised the Commission that the desired flag stop had been secured
Citizens of Monticello Ga
Petition for additional passenger tram
Central of Georgia Railway Co and f office February n 1909
Georgia Railroad Company J
This was a petition filed by the citizens of Monticello Jasper County Ga with the Commission for such change in the schedules of the defendant railway companies trains as would enable the petitioners to leave home in the forenoon and come to Atlanta and return home same day Petitioners complained that under the schedules then in effect they could not visit Atlanta without being required to stay over night in said city
This matter was taken up with the defendant railway companies with request that they enter into negotiations looking to the desired change The petition was filed with the Commission on February 11th and on February 19th the railway companies advised that arrangements had been made whereby connections would be brought about at Madison with trains which would enable the petitioners to come to Atlanta in the forenoon but no means were provided for returning same day The Commission again took the matter up with the railway companies and suggested that necessary change be made in the times of departure of the trains of both of said companies at Athens Atlanta and other points necessary which would lead to the desired accommO dation The railway companies again entered into negotiations which resulted in the complete change desired which became effective on March 15th
This improved service required change in time of1 arrival and departure of the trains of the railway companies named at Atlanta Athens Augusta Macon Union Point Social Circle Barnett Washington Ga and other points
Southern Railway Company
This is a complaint of various patrons of the Atlanta Florida division of the Southern Railway Company account alleged insufficient passenger train service the investigation of which is not as yet complete
FILE NO 8616
vs
service
FILE NO 8617
W B Hollingsworth vs
256
FILE NO 8618
Bulloch Oil Mills vs
J Switching at Statesboro Ga
Savannah Statesbobo and Centralf Filed in office February 12 1909 op Geobgia Railway Co j
Complainants complained that the Savannah Statesboro Railway Company refused to place for unloading by the complainants on their side track cars arriving at Statesboro over the line of the Central of Georgia Railway Company upon account so complainants were informed of the refusal of said Central of Georgia Railway Company to furnish the Savannah Statesboro Railway with the name of the consignor of the shipments The matter taken up by the Commission with the railway companies named and same was promptly adjusted satisfactorily to the complainants
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic y 12 1909
This was a claim for overcharge on shipment of two trunks filled with merchandise from Hurst Ga to Baxley Ga The Commission advised the railway company of the amount of the excess charge collected and requested prompt refund which was made March 11 1909
Mr Whiddon complained that the freight conductor of the defendant railway company refused to accept a shipment of household goods which he desired to ship from Chula Ga a flag station on the defendants road to Dooling Ga upon the grounds as he was informed that the said conductor was without information as to where Dooling was located This matter was taken up with the defendant railway company and on February 27th said company advised that necessary instructions had been given its conductors to handle this shipment and no further complaint was received
This claim is filed for loss in transit of shipment of clothinginvestigation not completed
FILE NO 8619
vs
Railroad Company
FILE NO 8620
David Whiddon vs
Georgia Southern Florida Railway
Refusal to accept shipments
Filed in office February 12 1909
FILE NO 8621
Powell Brothers vs
Macon Birmingham Railway Co
Claim for loss
I Filed in office February 13 1909
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FILE NO 8622
TimesEnterprise Publishing Co v
I Rate on printing press
V f Filed in office February 15 1909
Central of Georgia Railway Co J
Complainants complained that the Central of Georgia Railway Company had presented a bill to them for alleged undercharge on shipment of printing presses shipped from Thomasville to Atlanta Ga weighing 13000 pounds the railway company contending that the charges should be assessed on basis of thirdclass actual weight for the reason that the Classification of the Commission on printing presses provided thirdclass without specifying whether CL or LCL The Commission ruled that the charges should have been assessed on basis of sixthclass minimum 20000 pounds as its classification specifically provided for machinery NOS CL sixthclass and the railway company was so advised
FILE NO 8623
Crawford Crawford vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
1 Claims
j Filed in office February 16 1909
Investigation of these claims by the Commission has not as yet been completed
C T Latimer
vs
Georgia Florida Railway
FILE NO 8624
1 Weight of carload shipments of lumi ber from station where there are no track scales
Filed in office February 16 1909
Complainant complained that the defendant railway company assessed charges on all carload shipments of lumber from local stations on its line where no track scales were located based on an arbitrary weight of 48000 pounds per car regardless as to the actual weight thereof The Commission took up with the defendant railway company this complaint and called attention to its rule requiring that all freight charges shall be assessed upon actual weight where actual weight can be ascertained and that upon shipments originating at points at which there are no track scales but which pass track scales in transit said cars must be weighed at said points and charges assessed on actual weight The defendant railway company advised that proper instructions had been given to its agents to this effect and no further complaint received
J L Boyd
vs
Southern Railway Company
FILE NO 8625
Claim for loss
Filed in office February 17 1909
This claim was filed account of lost shipment of dry goods from Lynchburg Va to claimant at Waynesboro Gainvestigation of the Commission not as yet completed
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FILE NO 8626
C B Peeples
vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Complainant complained that the defendant railroad company refused to ac1 cept for transportation shipments of paint and linseed oil because of alleged inflammable nature of these commodities The Commission took the matter up with the defendant railroad company and advised that such articles were not of such a nature as to render transportation thereof unsafe and requested prompt removal of cause for complaint along this line The railway company promptly replied that said commodities are not considered inflammable and that immediate attention would he given to the complaint
FILE NO 8627
PIERPONT MANUFACTURING Co j Rates on logS
vs Filed in office February 17 1909
Railway Companies J
The Pierpont Manufacturing Company petitioned the Commission to require the railway companies entering Savannah to publish rates on logs from certain points to said city on basis of Class P minimum carload 40000 pounds Formal hearing held on this petition April 8th at which petitioner and the various railway companies interested were present Matter not yet disposed of
FILE NO 8628
Oeobgia Pink Mfg Company n Clalm for reund ol traokage charge
vs Filed in office February 19 1909
Western Atlantic Railroad Co J
These people claimed refund of 200 collected by the defendant railway company as trackage or switching charge which the defendant company claimed it was required to pay the line at Atlanta which delivered said car to it The claimant claimed that the switching should have been performed without charge Upon investigation however the Commission found that upon arrival of the car at Atlanta consignee ordered the Central of Georgia Railway Company the delivering line to place same for unloading on team track and that said placement was actually accomplished that subsequent thereto car was ordered delivered to the Western Atlantic Railroad Company to be forwarded reshipped to Kennesaw Ga
The Commission ruled that as the railway company is required to perform trackage in placing cars only once to the same shipment without charge and as that service had been performed in this instance the charge as collected was properly collected inasmuch as that covered service incidental to th reshipment of the car Claimants were so advised
I Transportation of paint and linseed oil Filed in office February 17 1909
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FILE NO 8629
Southern Mfg Company
Claim for overcharge
VS
Filed in office February 20 1909 Gainesville Midland Railway Co J
The Southern Manufacturing Company shipped 20 bags of what they claimed
was sizing for factories but upon which the railway company assessed freight
charges as if the commodity shipped was starch T The Commission secured a
sample of the commodity in question and ruled that same should properly take
the rating provided for sizing for factories as contended for by claimants and
directed the railroad company to refund charges on this basis which was done
FILE NO 8630
S Y Henderson F C A Gulf Line Railway
Request for information as to proper rating to apply on articles not spe cifically provided for in the Commissioners classification
Filed in office February 20 1909
The Commission advised that in such cases it was proper to apply Southern Classification if said classification specifically covered the articles in question otherwise under rules of the Commission it was proper to assess charges upon basis of classification provided for articles most analagous to the one being shipped
FILE NO 8631
Georgia Agricultural Works
vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office February 20 1909
The following letter of the Commission to the Railroad Company under date of February 22 1909 will explain the nature of this claim
The Georgia Agricultural Works Fort Valley Ga have forwarded to the Commission papers in their claim against your company account shipment of gin machinery Fort Valley to Carrollton your C48815K It appears that this shipment weighed 15900 pounds and that 13000 pounds was loaded in one car and 2900 in another car It further appears that your company contends that freight charges should be assessed on the car containing 13000 pounds at the carload rate for 20000 pounds and the remainder of tie shipment charged at carload rate per 100 pounds based on actual weight
Under our rules the total charges on this shipment should not exceed 5800 or the carload rate of 29 cents applied to the carload weight provided for machinery namely 20000 pounds This method figures a smaller total charge than the LCL rate at actual weight and under our rule No 14 shipper is en titled to the lowest rate whether that be the carload rate applied to the weight provided for the commodity shipped or LCL at actual weight I am therefore sending you all papers with the request that you have refund voucher promptly issued to cover any amount collected in excess of the 4800 Please let us hear from you promptly
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On February 24th the defendant railroad company replied contending that inasmuch as claimant ordered a large car which it was unable to furnish and in consequence two cars were furnished and used said company thought it should be allowed to collect charges on basis of the minimum carload weight for the car which was filled and in addition the carload rate per hundred pounds on that portion of the shipment loaded in the second car
The Commission ruled that the charge should have been assessed and collected on basis of the carload rate per hundred pounds applied to the minimum carload weight regardless of the number of cars required to transport same as the shipment was tendered by the shipper at one time and consigned to the same consignee at the same place and on February 27th the Commission issued an order requesting refund made on this basis On March 4th the defendant railway company advised that refund in line with the order of the Commission had been made
This was a claim for overcharge on a shipment of lumber from Cobbtown Ga to Savannah Ga The Commission took the matter up with the defendant railway company advising it of the amount of overcharge collected and requested prompt refund same was made March 24th 1909
J Filed in office February 23 1909
Authority prayed for granted February 24 1909
FILE NO 8632
FILE NO 8633
B R Nail
VS
Centbal or Geobgia Railway Co
Claim for overcharge
Filed in office February 22 1909
Chas N Steen vs
Centbal of Geobgia Railway Co
FILE NO 8634
I Claim forrefund of unused return trip
ticket from Savannah to San Fran cisco Cal
1 Filed in office February 22 1909
FILE NO 8635
Petition for authority to establish experimentally flag stop for passenger trains Nos 23 and 24 at a point 47 miles west of LaGrange
Atlanta Bibmingham Atlantic t Raileoad Company
and 2 miles east of Pyne with au
thority to discontinue stopping trains at said point if conditions did not warrant a continuance for so doing
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FILE NO 8636
J N Carter Co vs
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Delayed shipments
Filed in office February 23 1909
Complainants complained that the defendant railroad company failed to furnish prompt transportation of shipments from their fertilizer factory at Meigs Ga to certain local stations on defendants line Complaint handled with the railroad company which advised on February 22nd that the shipments then on hand which complainants desired moved had been forwarded and that no further cause for complaints of this kind would be allowed to arise
The Commission advised the claimants that it had no jurisdiction over interstate shipments but that if claimants would send papers covering their claims to this office the Board would take pleasure in handling same informally with the railroad company and in doing anything it could towards bringing about a satisfactory disposition of same No further response
After due notice to the various railway companies and shippers interested and upon consideration of the evidence and arguments submitted at a formal hearing of this matter held on April 8th the Commission adopted 4th class CL and 6th class LCL on cocacola empties to be returned at sixthclass when in carloads and onehalf of sixthclass when in less than carloads
A copy of the petition sent to the Postmaster at Adams Park Ga with request that the Commission be advised of any objections to the change desired by the railway company but no response received Upon investigation it developed that there were only two white families living at Adams Park and that the Tailway company could not find a suitable agent to accept said agency the authority to change said agency as above set out was therefore granted
FILE NO 8637
Livingston Hdw Furniture Co vs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Claims growing out of interstate shipy ments
Filed in office February 23 1909
FILE NO 8638
A Montgomery vs
Railway Companies
Classification of cocacola
FILE NO 8639
Southern Railway Company
J Filed in office February 24 1909
W
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FILE NO 8640
Govebnob Hoke Smith
I Rates from Georgia ports to int points
J Filed in office February 22 1909
Rates from Georgia ports to interior
On February 22nd Governor Hoke Smith addressed a communication to the Commission calling attention to rates from the ports of Georgia to interior points and also calling attention to other transportation questions Said communication was referred byHhe Commission to a committee consisting of Commissioners Hill and Hillyer and Rate Expert Montgomery for investigation and report to the full board subsequent to the receipt of said communication formal petitions were filed involving several of the same questions referred to in the Governors letter and the Commission thereupon took no action on said communication pending disposition of the formal petitions referred to
American Lumber Expobt Co V
Claim for penalty demurrage
VS V
Defendant railway company declined to admit of liability on this claim and the Commission returned all papers to claimants with advice that as the Commission had no authority to order such claims paid their only recourse would be a suit in the courts
Complainant complained that the agent of the defendant railway company at Groveland Ga refused to accept shipment destined to a point beyond the line of said defendants road until he could secure information from the officials of his company as to correct rate applicable thereon Complainant stated that said agent gave as his reason for such refusal that the Railroad Commission required this to be done Commission advised the complainant that it had no such rule but on the contrary it was the duty of railroad companies under its rules to promptly receive receipt for and forward to destination all shipments offered which were in proper shape for transportation No further complaint
FILE NO 8641
Mabk W Johnson vs
Southern Railway Company
Complaint of delay in the transportation and delivery of shipment of L seed from Norcross Ga to Atlanta Ga
J Filed in office February 23 1309
FILE NO 8642
Southern Railway Company
f Filed in office February 24 1909
FILE NO 8643
T E Sullivan vs
Seaboard Aib Line Railway
J Filed in office February 24 1909
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FILE NO 8644
Cartehsville Ga
vs
Western Atlantic Railroad Co
Public road crossing
Filed in office February 24 1909
This was a petition that the Commission request the railway company to improve said railroad crossing at Cartersville in Bartow County Ga The Commission advised the petitioners that matters of this kind did not come within its jurisdiction but took the same up with the railway company requesting it to make all reasonable improvements needed
Southern Express Company
This matter was taken up by the Commission with the Southern Express Company and on March 26th said company advised the Commission that equipment supplies and tariffs for office at Farmington Ga had been ordered and as soon as same were received an agency would be established at said point
Complainants made inquiry as to the rights of the railway company to re fuse to accept interstate shipments of household goods when shipper desired to ship same released The Commission advised that railway companies were not required to accept less than carload shipments of household goods unless the freight charges were prepaid or guaranteed and took this matter up with the railroad company developing that the shipper in this case was not in Atlanta the point of shipment and hence the defendant railway company could not secure his signature to a released billlading and used 1 times first class
As the shipment in question was destined to New York City the Commission returned all papers to complainants as it appeared that the rules of the railway companies governing interstate shipments as filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission had been followed in this case and as the matter was beyond the control of this officeadvised them to this effect
The citizens of Covington Ga addressed a communication to the Commission stating that they desired a readjustment of freight rates to Covington Ga on basis of rates applicable to other cities which they considered were similarly situated The Commission furnished petitioners with full information and statement of class rates applicable to Covington Ga as compared with rates
FILE NO 8645
Farmington Ga
vs
FILE NO 864G
MowebHobart Company
vs
Seaboard Air Line Railway
FILE NO 8647
Covington Ga vs
Railroad Companies
Freight rates
Filed in office February 25 1909

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to Social Circle Madison Machen and Griffin together with full information upon the questions set out in their complaint advising them of the readiness and willingness of the Commission to supply any additional information that it could No further response
FILE NO 8648
S S Pabmele Co
vs I Classification of gigs and sulkies
Railway Companies j Filed in office Februarr 25 i909
Petitioners desired the Commission to adopt same classification on gigs and sulkies KD LCL as applicable on buggies when so shipped Investigation of the Commission not as yet completed
FILE NO 8649
Hofmayer Dry Goods Co Rates from Albany Ga to Florida
vs points
Railway Companies J Filed in office February 25 1909
Complainants complained that the Atlantic Coast Line and the Central oi Georgia Railway Company refused to accept shipments from Albany Ga destined to local stations on th Seaboard Air Line in Florida alleging ajs a reason therefor that the Seaboard Air Line Railway refused to accept same for final delivery at junctions between their respective lines in Florida The matter taken up by the Commission with the defendant railway companies at interest and on April 6th all lines had agreed to publish rates from Albany Ga to said Florida points regardless as to which line originated the business at Albany Ga
FILE NO 8650
Geo W Seay
VSm I Claim for overcharge
Southern Railway Company and Tal Filed in office February 26 1909 lulah Falls Railway j
Mr Seay complained that on a carload shipment of telephone poles from Otto N C to Atlanta Ga he was charged 18240 whereas before making said shipment he made inquiry of the agent of the Tallulah Falls Railway the originating line as to the rate applicable and was advised that same would be 1500 per car 30000 pounds Otto to Cornelia Ga and 1200 per car of 25000 pounds from Cornelia to Atlanta Ga
Claimant made shipment relying upon this quotation but upon arrival of the car at Atlanta the Southern Railway Company the delivering line raised the rate from the basis above named which was the rate inserted in the billlading to the through rate published on 6th class from Otto to Atlanta as of file with the Interstate Commerce Commission The Commission took the matter up with the railway companies at interest and the Southern Railway contended that as there was no published rate on telephone poles from Otto N C to Atlanta Ga and as such shipment was of an Interstate character under the rules of the Interstate Commerce Commission the class rates appli
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cable would have to be applied but that if shippers would pay the 6th class rate and file claim for overcharge based on the combination above referred to the said company would petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to make reparation on said basis and said company would further publish through rates on telephone poles from Otto N C to Atlanta Ga based on said combination Claimant was advised and claim and rate now being handled accordingly
FILE NO 8651
J W Rosebobough
vs Clergymans permit
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic C Filed in office February 26 1909 Railroad Company v
This was a complaint against the defendant company account number of coupons lifted by conductor of said company between certain stations on its line Claim taken up with the defendant railroad company and on April 13th claimant advised that the said company had settled the larger of his claims and was handling the other
FILE NO 8652
1 Petition for authority to issue stock Panola Light Power Co I and bonds
j Filed in office February 27 1909
After due notice and formal hearings the Commission on March 29th granted authority to the petitioning company to issue 2500000 additional capital stock and mortgage bonds bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum in the amount of 2500000
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Commissioners appointment term and salary
The following is the law under which the Railroad Commission was created being Act No 269 Part 1 Title 12 of the Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia 18781879
AN ACT
To provide for the regulation of railroad freight and passenger tariffs and the location and building of passenger and freight depots in this State to prevent unjust discrimination in the rates charged for transportation of passengers and freights and to prohibit railroad companies corporations and lessees in this State from charging other than just and reasonable rates and to punish the same and to prescribe a mode of procedure and rules of evidence in relation thereto and to appoint Commissioners and to prescribe their powers and duties in relation to the same
Whereas It is made the duty of the General Assembly in article 4 paragraph 2 and section 1 of the Constitution to pass laws from time to time to regulate freight and passenger tariffs to prohibit unjust discrimination on the various railroads of this State and to prohibit railroads from charging other than just and reasonable rates and enforce the same by adequate penalties therefore
Section I Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia That there shall be three Commissioners appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate to carry out the provisions of this Act of whom one shall be of experience in the law and one of experience in the railway business After the expiration of the terms of the office of the Commissioners first ap pointed the term of office of successors shall be six years but at the first appointment one Commissioner shall be appointed for two years one for four years and one for six years The salary of each Commissioner shall be twentyfive hundred dollars to be paid from the Treasury of the State Any Commissioner may be suspended from office by order of the Governor who shall report the fact of such suspension and the reasons therefor to the next General Assembly and if a majority of each branch of the General Assembly declare that said Commissioner shall be removed from office his term of office shall expire The Governor shall have the same power to fill vacancies in the office of Commissioner as to fill other vacancies and if for any reason said Commissioners are not appointed during the present session of the General Assembly the Governor shall appoint them thereafter and report to the next Senate but the time until then shall not be counted as part of the term of office of said Commissioners respectively as herein provided Said Commissioners shall take an oath of office to be framed by the Governor and shall not jointly or severally or in any way be the holders of any railroad stock or bonds or be the agent or employee of any railroad company or have any interest in any way in any railroad and shall so continue during the term of office and in case any Commis
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Bionr becomes disqualified in any way he shall at once remove the disqualifications or resign and on failure so to do he must be suspended from office by the Governor and dealt with as hereinafter provided In any case of suspension the Governor may fill the vacancy until the suspended Commissioner is restored or removed
Sec II That said Commissioner shall be furnished with an office necessary furniture and stationery and may employ a Secretary or Clerk at a salary of eighteen hundred dollars at the expense of the State The office of said Commissioners shall be kept in Atlanta and all sums of money authorized to be paid by this Act out of the State Treasury shall be paid only on the order of the Governor Provided That the total sum to be expended by said Commissioners for office rent furniture and stationery shall in no case exceed the sum of eight hundred 800 dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary per annum
Sec III That from and after the passage of this Act if any railroad corporation organized or doing business in this State under any Act of incorporation or general law of this State now in force or which may hereafter be enacted or any railroad corporation organized or which mhy hereafter be organized under the laws of any other State and doing business in this State shall charge collect demand or receive more than a fair and reasonable rate of toll or compensation for the transportation of passengers or freight of any description or for the use and transportation of any railroad car upon its track or any of its branches thereof or upon any railroad within this State which it has the right license or permission to use operate or control the same shall be deemed guilty of extortion and upon conviction thereof shall b dealt with as hereinafter provided
Sec IV That if any railroad corporation as aforesaid shall make any unjust discrimination in its rates or charges of toll or compensation for the transportation of passengers or freights of any description or for the use and transportation of any railroad car upon said road or upon any of the branches thereof or upon any railroads connected therewith which it has the right license or permission to operate control or use within this State the same shall be deemed guilty of having violated the provisions of this Act and upon conviction thereof shall be dealt with as hereinafter provided
Sec V That the Commissioners appointed as hereinbefore provided shah as provided in the next section of this Act make reasonable and just rates oi freight and passenger tariffs to be observed by all railroad companies doing business in this State on the railroads thereof shall make reasonable and just rules and regulations to be observed by all railroad companies doing business in this State as to charges at any and all points for the necessary handling and delivering of freights shall make such just and reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary for preventing unjust discriminations in the transportations of freight and passengers on the railroads in this State shall have the power to make just and reasonable joint rates for all connecting railroads doing business in this State as to all traffic or business passing from one of said roads to another and to require the location of such depots and the establishment of such freight and passenger buildings as the condition of the road
Location of office employment of Secretaryexpenses etc
Extortion by railroads forbidden
Unjust discrimination forbidden
Duty of commissioners
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Commissioners shall make schedule of rates publish same etc
the safety of freight and the public comfort may require Provided however That before applying joint rates to roads that are not under the management and control of one and the same company the Commissioners shall give thirty days notice to said roads of the joint rate contemplated and of its division between said roads and give hearing to roads desiring to object to the same shall make reasonable and just rates of charges for use of railroad cars carrying any and all kinds of freight and passengers on said railroad no matter by whom owned or carried and shall make just and reasonable rules and regulations to be observed by said railroad companies on said railroads to prevent the giving or paying of any rebate or bonus directly or indirectly and from misleading or deceiving the public in any manner as to the real rates charged for freight and passengers Provided That nothing in this Act contained shall be taken as in any manner abridging or controlling the rates for freight charges by any railroad company in this State for carrying freight which comes from or goes beyond the boundaries of the State and on which freight less than local rates on any railroad carrying the same are charged by such railroad but said railroad companies shall possess the same power and right to charge such rates for carrying such freights as they possessed before the passage of this Act and said Commissioners shall have full power by rules and regulations to designate and fix the difference in rates of freight and passenger transportation to be allowed for longer and shorter distances on the same or different railroads and to ascertain what shall be the limits of longer and shorter distances
Sec VI That the said Railroad Commissioners are hereby authorized and1 required to make for each of the railroad corporations doing business in this State as soon as practicable a schedule of just and reasonable rates of charge for the transportation of passengers and freights and cars on each of said railroads and said schedule shall in suits brought against any such railroad corporations wherein is involved the charges of any such railroad corporation for the transportation of any passenger or freight or cars or unjust discrimina tion in relation thereto be deemed and taken in all courts of this State as sufficient evidence that the rates therein fixed are just and reasonable rates of charges for the transportation of passengers and freights and cars upon the railroads and said Commissions shall from time to time and as often as circumstances may require change and revise said schedules When any sched ule shall have been made or revised as aforesaid it shall be the duty of said Commissioners to cause publication thereof to be made for one time in some public newspaper published in the cities of Atlanta Augusta Albany Savannah Macon Rome Athens Americus and Columbus in this State at a rate not to exceed fifty cents per square of usual advertising space when less than a column is occupied or more than twelve dollars per column when as much space as a column or more is occupied by inserting said schedule or change of any schedule so that said newspaper shall not charge for such advertising any rate in excess of that allowed for county legal advertising and after the same shall be so published it shall he the duty of all such railroad companies to post at all their respective stations in a conspicuous place a copy of said schedule for the protection of the people Provided That when any rate or change is made by the Commissioners that affects only one road or roads in a particular locality
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the insertion need only be made in the paper published in one of the cities named nearest where the change is made Act 27th September 1883 Provided That the schedules thus prepared shall not be taken as evidence as herein provided until schedules shall have been prepared and published as aforesaid for all the railroad companies now organized under the laws of this State or that may be organized at the time of said publication All such schedules purporting to be printed and published as aforesaid shall be received and held in all such suits as prima facie the schedules of said Commissioners without further proof than the production of the schedules desired to be used as evidence with a certificate of the Railroad Commission that the same is a true copy of the schedule prepared by them for the railroad company or corporation therein named and that the same has bqen duly published as required by law
Sec VII That it shall be the duty of said Commissioners to investigate the books and papers of all the railroad companies doing business in this State to ascertain if the rules and regulations aforesaid have been complied with and to make personal visitation of railroad offices stations and other places of business for the purpose of examination and to make rules and regulations concerning such examination which rules and regulations shall be observed and obeyed as other rules and regulations aforesaid said Commissioners shall also have full power and authority to examine all agents and employees of said railroad companies and other persons under oath or otherwise in order to procure the necessary information to make just and reasonable rates of freight and passenger tariffs and to ascertain if such rules and regulations are observed or violated and to make necessary and proper rules and regulations concerning such examinations and which rules and regulations herein provided for shall be obeyed and enforced as all other rules and regulations provided for in this Act
Sec VIII That all contracts and agrements between railroad companies doing business in this State as to rates of freight and passenger tariffs shall be submitted to said Commissioners for inspection and correction that it may be seen whether or not they are a violation of law or of the provisions of the Constitution or of this Act or of the rules and regulations of said Commissioners and all arrangements and agreements whatever as to the division of earnings of any kind by competing railroad companies doing business in this State shall be submitted to said Commissioners for inspection and approval in so far as they affect rules and regulations made by said Commissioners to secure to all persons doing business with said companies just and reasonable rates of freight and passenger tariffs and said Commissioners may make such rules and regulations as to such contracts and agreements as may then be deemed necessary and proper and any such agreement not approved by such Commissioners or by virtue of which rates shall be charged exceeding the rates fixed for freight and passengers shall be deemed held and taken to be violations of article 4 section 1 paragraph 4 of the Constitution and shall be illegal and void
Sec X That if any railroad company doing business in this State shall in j violation of any rule or regulation provided by the Commissioners aforesaid inflict any wrong or injury on any person such person shall have a right oi
Jurisdiction and power of Commissioners
Power of Commissioners over contracts between railroads
Injuries resulting from violation of rules
Rules of evidence
Meaning of terms
Duplicate
freight
receipts
Reports of Commissioners
Power of Commissioners over witnesses
action and recovery for such wrong or injury in the county where the same was done in any court having jurisdiction thereof and the damages to be recovered shall be the same as in actions between individuals except that in cases of wilful violation of law sucn railroad companies shall be liable to exemplary damages provided That all suits under this Act shall be brought within twelve months after the commission of the alleged wrong or injury
Sec XI That in all cases under the provision of this Act the rules of evidence shall be the same as in civil actions except as hereinbefore otherwise provided All fines recovered under the provisions of this Act shall be paid into the State Treasury to be used for such purposes as the General Assembly may provide The remedies hereby given the persons injured shall be regarded as cumulative to the remedies now given by law against railroad corporations and this Act shall not be construed as repealing any statute giving such remedies
Sec XII That the terms railroad corporation or railroad company contained in this Act shall be deemed and taken to mean all corporations companies or individuals now owning or operating or which may hereafter own or operate any railroad in whole or in part in this State and the provisions of this Xct shall apply to all persons firms and companies and to all associations of persons whether incorporated or otherwise that shall do business as common carriers upon any of the lines of railroad in this State street railways excepted the same as to railroad corporations hereinbefore mentioned
Sec XIII That all railroad companies in this State shall on demand issue duplicate freight receipts to shippers in which shall be stated the class or classes of freight shipped the freight charges over the road giving the receipt and so far as practicable shall state the freight charges over other roads that carry such freight When the consignee presents the railroad receipt to the agent of the railroad that delivers such freight such agent shall deliver the article shipped upon payment of the rate charged for the class of freights mentioned in the receipt If any railroad company shall violate this provision of the statute such railroad company shall incur a penalty to be fixed and collected as provided in section nine of this Act
Sec XIV That it shall be the duty of the Commissioners herein provided for to make to the Governor annual reports of the transactions of their office and to recommend from time to time such legislation asthey may deem advisable under the provisions of this Act
Sec XV That Railroad Commissioners in making any examination for the purpose of obtaining information pursuant to this Act shall have power to issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses by such rules as they may prescribe And said witnesses shall receive for such attendance two dollars per day and five cents per mile traveled by the nearest practicable route in going to and returning from the place of meeting of said Commissioners to be ordered paid by the Governor upon presentation of subpoenas sworn to by the witnesses as to number of days served and miles traveled before the clerk of saiu Commissioners who is hereby authorized to administer oaths In case any person shall wilfully fail or refuse to obey such subpoena it shall be the duty of the judge of the superior court of any county upon application of said Commissioners to issue an attachment for such witness and compel him to attend
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before the Commissioners and give his testimony upon such matters as shall be lawfully required by such Commissioners and said court shall have power to punish for contempt as in other cases of refusal to obey the process and order of such court
Sec XVI That every officer agent or employee of any railroad company who shall wilfully neglect or refuse to make and furnish any report required by the Commissioners as necessary to the purpose of this Act or who shall wilfully and unlawfully hinder delay or obstruct said Commissioners in the discharge of the duties hereby imposed upon them shall forfeit and pay a sqm of not less than one hundred nor more than five thousand dollars for each offense to be recovered in an action of debt in the name of the State
Sec XVII That all laws militating against this Act are hereby repealed
Approved October 14 1879
AN ACT
To enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission of Georgia to prescribe Tor tjiem additional duties and for other purposes
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia That from and after the passage of this Act it shall be the duty of the Railroad Commission of the State of Georgia to investigate thoroughly all through freight rates from points out of Georgia to points in Georgia both those now fixed and those that may hereafter be fixed
Sec 2 Be it further enacted That whenever the Railroad Commission of Georgia finds that a through rate charged into or out of Georgia is in their opinion excessive or unreasonable or discriminating in its nature it shall be the duty of the Railroad Commission to call the attention of the railroad officials in Georgia to the fact and to urge upon them the propriety of changing such rate or rates
Sec 3 Be it further enacted That whenever such rates are not changed according to the suggestion of the Railroad Commission it shall he the duty of the Commission to present the facts whenever it can legally be done to the Interstate Commerce Commission and appeal to it for relief
Sec 4 Be it further enacted That in all work devolving upon the Railroad Commission prescribed by this Act they shall receive upon application the services of the AttorneyGeneral of this State and he shall also represent them whenever called upon to do so before the Interstate Commerce Commission
Sec 5 Be it further enacted Thqt all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed
Approved December 18 1890
POWER TO BRING SUIT
AN ACT
To amend Section 719 i of the Code of Georgia of 1882 and for other purposes
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Wd it is hereby enacted by the same That section 719 i of the Code of Georgia of 1882 be and the same is amended by adding thereto the following
Railroad officers to report to Commissioners
Duty to investigate through rates
Shall call attention of railroad officials to discriminations
Shall appeal to Interstate Commission
iAttorneyGeneral to represent Commission

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Penalty for violation of rules Amending section IX of original act
Power to institute suit without notice
Caption of Act of Oct 1879 amended
By inserting and the location and building of passenger and freight depots
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The Commissioners shall have the power in their discretion to institute suit without notice for any violation of any of said rules or regulations whenever iu their opinion the circumstances authorize it of which they shall be the sole judges and after the institution of said suit there shall be no settlement of the same without the consent of the said Commissioners so that said section when amended shall read as follows If any railroad company doing business in this State by its agents or employees shall be guilty of a violation of the rules and regulations provided and prescribed by said Commissioners and if after due notice of such violation given to the principal officer thereof ample and full recompense for the wrong or injury done thereby to any person or corporation as may be directed by said Commissioners shall not be made within thirty days from the time of such notice such company shall incur a penally for each offence of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars to be fixed by the presiding judge An action for the recovery of such penalty shall be in any county in the State where such violation has occurred or wrong has been perpetrated and shall be in the name of the State of Georgia The Commissioners shall institute such action through the AttorneyGeneral or SolicitorGeneral or such other attorney at law of this State as the said Commissioners may appoint whose fees shall be the same as now provided by law
The Commissioners shall have the power in their discretion to institute suit without notice for any violation of said rules and regulations whenever in their opinion the circumstances authorize it of which they shall be the sole judges and after the institution of said suit there shall be no settlement of the same without the consent of the Commissioners
Sec 2 Be it enacted That all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
Approved October 16 1891
AMENDING TITLE OF ACT
AN ACT
To amend an Act entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of railroads freight and passenger tariffs in this State to prevent unjust discrimination and extortion in the rates charged for transportation of passengers and freights and to prohibit Railroad Companies corporation and lessees in this State from charging other than just and reasonable rates and to punish the same and to prescribe a mode of procedure and rules of evidence in relation thereto and to appoint Commissioners and to prescribe their powers and duties in relation to the same approved October 14 1879
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of this State and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same That the caption of the above recited Act be and the same is hereby amended as follows towit
After the word tariffs in the second line add the following words And thu location and building of passenger and freight depots so that the whole caption of said Act will read as follows
An Act to provide for the regulation of railroad freight and passenger tariffs and the location and building of passenger and freight depots in this State
to prevent unjust discrimination in the rates charged for transportation of passengers and freights and to prohibit railroad companies corporations and lesses in this State from charging other than just and reasonable rates and to punish the same and to prescribe a mode of procedure and rules of evidence in relation thereto and to appoint Commissioners and to prescribe their powers and duties in relation to the same
Sec 2 Be it further enacted That all laws in conflict with the foregoing be and the same are hereby repealed
Approved August 31 1891
INSPECTION OF RAILROAD TRACKS
AN ACT
To give the Railroad Commission of Georgia authority upon complaint made to inspect the railroads or any railroad or any part of any railroad in this State and if found in an unsafe or dangerous condition to require the same put and kept in such condition as will render travel over the same safe and expeditious to provide a penalty for failing to obey the orders of the said Commission and for other purposes
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia That from and after the passage of this Act the Railroad Commission of this State is hereby empowered and required upon complaint made to inspect for themselves or through an agent the railroads or any railroad or any part of any railroad in this State and if the same is found in an unsafe or dangerous condition to require the same put and kept in such condition as will render travel over the same safe and expeditious Provided That reasonable time be given the railroad authorities in which to accomplish the work or repairs that may be required or ordered Provided That this Act shall not limit or affect the liability of railroads in cases of damage to person or property
Sec 2 Be it further enacted That any railroad failing or refusing to obey the orders of said Commission within the time allowed for said work shall be liable to a penalty of not more than five thousand dollars to be recovered by a suit brought in the name of the State in which suit the AttorneyGeneral or SolicitorGeneral shall represent the State and his fees shall be the same as now provided by law Suits shall be brought in the county where the wrong or violation occurs
Sec 3 Be it further enacted That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed
Approved October 17 1891
STORAGE CHARGES
AN ACT
To require the Railroad Commission to fix rates of storage to be charged by Railroad Companies in this State to prescribe regulations for charging the same and to prescribe how suit shall be brought for overcharges and to fix the measure of recovery and for other purposes
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia That from and after the passage of this Act power is hereby conferred on the Railroad Com
Inspection by Commission required
If condition unsafe to be put and kept in safe conditio Reasonable time to be given Not to affect liability for damages Penalty for not obeying orders
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Commission to fix charges for storage And when such charges shall begin Power to vary rates
Provisions of other acts as to Railroad Commission applied
Express and Telegraph Companies to be under the control of the Commission
mission of Georgia and they are required to fix and prescribe a schedule ot maximum rates and charges for storage of freight made and charged by Railroad Companies doing business in this State and to fix at what time after the reception of freight at place of destination such charges for storage shall begin with power to vary the same according to the value and character of the freight stored the nature of the place of destination and residence of consignee and such other facts as in their judgment should be considered in fixing Jhe same
Sec 2 Be it further enacted That ail the provisions of the Act creating said Railroad Commission and Acts amendatory thereof prescribing the procedure of said Commission in fixing freight and passenger tariffs and hearing complaints of carriers and shippers and of altering and amending said tariffs shall apply to the subject of fixing and ajnending rates and charges for storage as aforesaid
Sec 3 Be it further enacted That no Railroad Company shall make or retain directly or indirectly any charge for storage of freight greater than that fixed by the Commission for each particular storage nor shall they discriminate directly or indirectly by means of rebate or any other device in such charges between persons
Sec 4 Be it further enacted That if any Railroad Company shall violate the provisions of this Act either by exceeding the rates of storage prescribed or by discriminating as aforesaid the person or persons so paying such overcharge or subjected to such discrimination shall have the right to sue for the same in any court of this State having jurisdiction of the claim and shall have all the remedies and be entitled to recover the same penalties and measure of damages as is prescribedin the case of overcharge of freight rates upon making like demand as is prescribed in such case and after like failure to pay the same Sec 5 Be it enacted That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed
Approved October 17 1891
TO REGULATE EXPRESS AND TELEGRAPH COMPANIES
AN ACT
To extend the powers of the Railroad Commissioners so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges by Express Companies for transportation to regulate charges of Telegraph Companies for the transmission of messages by telegraph or charges by persons engaged in the several businesses namei herein to apply the powers given to said Commissioners by law over Bail road Companies to dll companies or persons owning controlling or operating a line or lines of Express and Telegraph and make the penalties prescribed against railroads for violating Commissioners rules apply to the companies and persons herein named whose line or lines is or are wholly or in part m this State and for other purposes
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgiy That from and after the passage of this Act all companies or persons owning controlling or operating or that may hereafter own control or operate a line or lines of Express or Telegraph whose line or lines is or are in whole or m part in this State shall be under the control of the Railroad Commissioners l
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this State who shall have full power to regulate the prices to be charged by any company or person or persons owning controlling or operating any line or lines of Express and Telegraph for any service performed by such company person or persons and all the powers given to said Commissioners over railroads in this State and all the penalties prescribed against Railroad Companies or persons operating railroads by existing laws embraced in sections of the Code of 1882 from Section 719 a to Section 719 p both inclusive are hereby declared to be of force against corporations companies or a person or persons owning controlling or operating a line or lines of Express and Telegraph doing business in this State whose line or lines is or are wholly or in part in this State iso far as said provisions of the Code can be made applicable to any corporation company person or persons owning controlling or operating a line or lines of Express and Telegraph The said Commissioners shall also have power and authority to require said companies to locate agencies at Railroad Stations
Sec 2 Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid That the powers of the Commissioners to regulate charges by corporations companies and persons herein referred to shall apply only to charges by express for transportation from one point to another in this State and messages sent by telegraph from one point to another in this State
Sec 3 Be it further enacted That all laws and parts bf laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed
Approved October 21 1891
PROMPT RECEIVING AND DELIVERY OF FREIGHT
AN ACT
To further extend the powers of the Railroad Commission of this State and to confer upon the Commission the power to regulate the time and manner within which the several railroads in this State shall receive receipt for forward and deliver to its destination all freights of every character which may be tendered fir received by them for transportation to provide a penalty for noncompliance with any and all reasonable rules regulations and orders prescribed by the said Commission in the execution of these powers and for other purposes
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same That from and after the passage of this Act The Railroad Commission of this State shall be and is hereby vested with full power and authority to make prescribe and enforce all such reasonable rules regulations and orders as may be necessary in order to compel and require the several railroad companies in this State to promptly receive receipt for forward and deliver to destination all freights of ever character which may be tendered or received by them for transportation and as well such reasonable rules regulations and orders as may be necessary to compel and require prompt delivery of all freights on arrival at destination to the consignee
Sec 2 Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid That whenever a shipper or consignor shall require of a railroad company the placing of a car or cars to be used in carload shipments then in order for the consignor or shipper to avail himself of the forfeitures or penalties prescribed by the rules and regu
For regulation of prices Powers over railroads and penalties against them of force as against express and telegraph companies
So far as applicable
Location of agencies
Regulation of charges only as to transportation and messages in this State
Railroad Commission may regulate transportation of freights
Shippers requirements of
lations of said Railroad Commission it must first appear that such shipper or consignor made written application for said car or cars to said railroad provided further that such Railroad Commission shall by reasonable rules and regulations provide the time within which said car or cars shall be furnished after being ordered as aforesaid and the penalty per day per car to be paid by said railroad company in the event such car or cars are not furnished as ordered and provided further that in order for any shipper or consignor to avail himself of the penalties provided by the rules and regulations of said Railroad Commission such shipper or consignor shall likewise be subject under proper rules to be fixed by said Commission to the orders rules and regulations of said Railroad Commission
Sec 5 Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed Approved August 23 1905
CARS FOR WHITE AND COLORED PASSENGERS
AN ACT
To require all railroads doing business in this State to furnish equal accommo dations and separate cars or compartments for white and colored passangers to require said companies to furnish comfortable seats and to sufficientli light and ventilate said cars to provide for keeping white and colored passengers in their respective cars or compartments to give conductors and other employees of railroads and conductors of dummy electric and street cars certain pdwers and authority over passengers to comply with the regulation made by said companies under the provisions of this Act to provide a penalty for the violation of the same and for other purposes
Equal accom Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia That from modations in
separate and after the passage of this Act all railroads doing business in this State shal cars be required to furnish equal accommodations in separate cars or compartments
of cars for white and colored passengers provided that this Act shall not apply to sleeping cars
Employees to assign passengers their cars or compartments
Penalty for violating provisions of this act
Sec 2 Be it further enacted That all conductors or other employees in charge of such cars shall be required to assign all passengers to their respective cars or compartments of cars provided by the said companies under the provisions of this Actand all conductors of dummy electric and street cars shall be required and are hereby empowered to assign all passengers to seats on the cars under their charge so as to separate the white and colored races as much as practicable and all conductors and other employees of railroads and all conductors of dummy electric and street cars shall have and are hereby invested with police powers to carry out the provisions of this Act
Sec 3 Be it further enacted That any passenger remaining in any car or compartment or seat other than that to which he may have been assigned shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be punished as prescribed in section 4310 of the Code of 1882 Jurisdiction of such offenses shall be in the county in which the same occurs The conductor and any and all employees on such cars are hereby clothed with power to eject from the train or
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car any passenger who refuses to remain in such car or compartment or seat as may be assigned to him
Sec 4 Be it further enacted That when a railroad car is divided into compartments the space set apart or provided for white and colored passengers respectively may be proportioned according to the proportion of usual and ordinary travel by each on the road or line on which said cars are used
Sec 5 Be it further enacted That it shall be unlawful for the officers or employees having charge of such railroad cars to allow or permit white and colored passengers to occupy the same car or compartment and for a violation of this section any such officer or employee shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be punished as is prescribed in section 4310 oi the Code of 1882
Sec 6 Be it further enacted That the provisions of this Act shall not apply to nurses or servants in attendance on their employers
Sec 7 Be it further enacted That all companies operating and using compartment cars or separate cars shall furnish to the passengers comfortable seats and have such cars well and sufficiently lighted and ventilated and a failure to so do shall be a misdemeanor punishable under section 4310 of the Code of 1882
Sec 8 Be it further enacted That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed
proved October 21 1901
rAX IGAINST RAILROAD EXPRESS SLEEPINGCAR AND TELEGRAPH
COMPANIES
No 32
An Act to authorize the ComptrollerGeneral to appoint one of the Railroad Commissioners of this State to act as arbitrator in certain cases and fob other purposes
Section I Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia That from and after the passage of this Act that in all cases of disagreement between the ComptrollerGeneral and any railroad or express company sleepingcar companies and telegraph companies owning property in this State as to the taxable value of their said property and where said differences are referred to arbitrators the ComptrollerGeneral shall appoint any one of the Railroad Commissioners to act as arbitrator for the State in each case and it shall be the duty of said Railroad Commissioner when thus appointed to perform the duty of arbitration without any additional compensation to his regular salary
Sec II Be it further enacted That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed
Approved December 12 1894
Cars properly divided
White and colored passengers not to occupy same compartments
Cars to be
comfortable
etc
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Railroad Commissioners election of
Term of office and elections
Regulations
Vacancies
Railroad passengers station accommodations for at night
ELECTION OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
An Act
To provide for the election of railroad commissioners of this State by the electors of the whole State and for other purposes
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same That the railroad commissioners of this State hall hereinafter be elected by the electors of the whole State who are entitled to vote for members of the General Assembly
Sec 2 Be it furthel enacted by the authorityaforesaid That successors to the incumbents be elected at the first general election preceding the expiration of their terms of office respectively that is to say at the general election to be held on the first Wednesday in October 1906 one commissioner shall be elected to succeed the incumbent whose term will expire on the fifteenth day of October 1907 and one commissioner shall be chosen at the general election to be held on the first Wednesday in October 1908 to succeed the then incum bent whose term of office will expire on the fifteenth day of October 1909 and one commissioner shall be chosen at the general election to be held on the firsi Wednesday in October 1910 to succeed the then incumbent whose term of office will expire on October 15 1911 and so on
Sec 3 Said election to be held under the same rules and regulations asiow apply to the election of governor of this State
Sec 4 Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid That in case of vacancy causing an unexpired term the same shall be filled by executive at nointment and the person appointed shall hold his office until the next regular general election and until his successor for the balance of the unexpired term shall have been elected and qualified
Sec 5 Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed
Approved August 21 1906
STATION ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PUBLIC AT NIGHT
An Act
To require all railroads operating passengertrains and taking on and putting off passengers or that operate such trains at or through countyseats and towns and cities having a population of more than 1000 in this State to keep open at night at their depot stations at such places before the arrival and departure of said trains a lighted and comfortable room for the accommodation of their passengers and for other purposes
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority aforesaid That from and after the fifteenth day of September 1906 all railroad companies operating passengertrains and taking on and putting off passengers or that operate passengertrains at or through countyseats and towns and cities having a population of more than 1000 in this State shall be and they are hereby required to keep open at least om hour before arrival of and half an hour after the departure according to the
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schedule time for the arrival of and the departure of said trains a lighted and comfortable room between the hours of G oclock p m and 6 oclock a m for the comfort and convenience of their passengers
Sec 2 Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid That a failure to comply with the terms of this Act by any railroad company shall be a misdemeanor and said company or corporation shall upon conyiction for the offense be punished as prescribed in Section 1039 of the Criminal Code of 1895
Sec 3 Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed
Approved August 18 1906
POWERS OF COMMISSION AMENDMENT TO ACT OE 1907
An Act
To amend An Act to increase the membership of the Railroad Commission of Georgia and to prescribe the qualifications for membership etc approved August 13 1907
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same That an Act approved August 23 1907 entitled An Act to Increase the Membership of the Railroad Commission of the State of Georgia and to Prescribe the Qualifications for Membership etc be and the same is hereby amended by adding after the word other in the nineteenth line of Section 7 of said Act the following Or entering the same incorporated town or city within this State so that said section as amended shall read as follows Be it further enacted That the railroad commission shall have authority to ascertain the cost of construction and the present value of properties in Georgia owned by said corporations or companies and to that end may employ necessary experts Said commission shall have authority to prescribe rules with reference to spur tracks and side tracks with reference to their use and construction removal or change with full power to compel service to be furnished to manufacturing plants warehouses and similar plants of business along the line of railroads where practicable and in the judgment of the commission the business is sufficient to justify and on such terms and conditions as the commission may prescribe It shall have power and authority to order and compel the operation of sufficient and proper passenger service when in its judgment inefficient or insufficient service is being rendered the public or any community It shall have power and authority when in its judgment practicable and to the interest of the public to order and compel the making and operation of physical connection between lines of railroads crossing or intersecting each other or entering the same incorporated town or city within this State It shall have authority to fix penalties for neglect on the part of railroad companies to adjust overcharges and losses or failures to decline to do so if deemed unjust in a reasonable time It shall have power and authority to prescribe rules and penalties covering and requiring the prompt receipt carriage and delivery of freight the prompt furnishing of cars to shippers desiring to ship freight and shall also be authorized to prescribe rules and penalties for the transfer of cars through yards
Penalty for failure to provide
Railroad Commission powers of
Experts
employed
Spur tracks
Regulation of passenger service
Connections may be required
Overcharges 3tc ad justed
Freight carriage of etc regulated
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Depots
Schedules
Five Commissioners
Terms of office
by connecting roads Said commission shall have power and authority to order the erection of depots and stations where it deems the same necessary and to order the appointment and service thereat of depot or station agents The commission shall have the power and authority to regulate schedules and compel connections at junction points of competing lines
Sec 2 Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act or any provision thereof be and the same are hereby repealed t
Approved August 17 1908
INCREASING MEMBERSHIP AND POWERS OF COMMISSION
AN ACT
To increase the membership of the Railroad Commission of Georgia and to prescribe the qualifications for membership to authorize the designation of a chairman thereof by the Governor and to prescribe his duties and compensation to revise enlarge and more clearly define the powers duties and rights of said Commission to authorize it to employ rate and other experts and to fix their pay to increase the printing fund and the salary of the Secretary of the Commission to employ a stenographer and fix his pay to extend its powers and jurisdiction over docks and wharves terminal companies cotton compress companies corporations or persons owning leasing or operating railway terminals or terminal stations over telephone or telegraphic companies or corporations or persons owning leasing or operating any public telephone service in this State and over street railroads and street railroad corporations companies or persons owning leasing or operating street railroads in this State over gas and electric light and power companies corporations or persons owning leasing or operating public gas plants electric light and power plants furnishing power to the public to fix the domicile of the Railroad Commission and prescribe what courts of this State have jurisdiction over proceedings instituted against it to prescribe and fix penalties and punishments for failure or refusal to observe any order rule or regulation of the Railroad Commission and to prescribe the form of procedure for enforcing same to repeal sections 2195 and 2196 of the Code of Georgia 1895 touching penalties and procedures to enforce the same for a violation of the orders rules and regulations of the Commission to repeal sections 3 and 4 of the Act approved August 23 1905 prescribing certain penalties and forms of procedure for enforcing same and for other purposes
Section I From and after the passage and approval of this Act the Railroad Commission of Georgia shall consist of five members to he elected by the qualified voters of Georgia as prescribed in the Act approved August 21 1906
The terms of office of the two additional Commissioners provided for in this Act shall expire one on December 1 1911 and the other December 1 1913 and thereafter the terms shall be for six years each The Governor by and with the consent of the Senate shall appoint the two additional Commissioners immediately after the passage and approval of this Act but the appointees hereunder shall be commissioned only until December 1 1908 said positions to be
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filled for the unexpired terms by two Commissioners to be elected at the regular general election on the first Wednesday in October 1908
In order that there may be uniformity of expiration of the terms of all the Railroad Commissioners the term of the present Commissioner expiring on October 15 1909 shall be extended to December 1 1909 the term of the present Commissioner expiring on October 15 1911 shall be extended to December 1 1911 and the term of the Commissioner expiring October 15 1913 shall be extended to December 1 1913 their respective successors to be elected for full terms of six years each
Sec 2 Any person thirty years of age who is qualified to vote as an elector in this State and who is not directly or indirectly interested in any mercantile business or any corporation that is controlled by or that participates in the benefit of any pool combination trust contract or arrangement that has the effect or tends to increase the cost to the public of carriage heat light power or of any commodity or merchandise sold to the public shall be eligible to membership on said Commission without reference to his experience in law or railway business
Sec 3 It shall be the duty of the Commission to elect from its membership the chairman of the Railroad Commission of Georgia who shall hold the position of chairman for a term of two years and who shall give his entire time to the duties of his office and who shall receive therefor during his term as chairman a salary of four thousand dollars 4000 per annum to be paid from the State Treasury
Sec 4 The said Railroad Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to employ one or more rate experts at a total cost not to exceed four thousand dollars 4000 per annum for the entire service to be rendered under the direction of the Commission
Sfcc 5 The power to determine what are just and reasonable rates and charges is vested exclusively in said Commission
The printed reports of the Railroad Commission published by its authority shall be admissible as evidence in any court in Georgia without further proof and the schedles of rates made by the Commission and any order passed or rule or regulation prescribed by theCommission shall be admissible in evidence in any court in Georgia upon the certificate of the Secretary of the Commission
The powers and duties heretofore conferred by law upon the Railroad Commission are hereby extended and enlarged so that its authority and control shall extend to street railroads and street railroad corporations companies or persons owning leasing or operating street railroads in this State provided however that nothing herein shall be construed to impair any valid subsisting contract now in existence between any municipality and any such company and provided that this Act shall not operate as a repeal of any existing municipal ordinance nor shall it impair nor invalidate any future contract or ordinance of any municipality as to the public uses of such company that shall receive the assent of the Railroad Commission over docks and wharves and corporations companies or persons owning leasing or operating the same over terminals or terminal stations and corporations companies or persons owning leasing or operating such cotton compress corporations or associations and persons or companies owning leasing or operating the same and over tele
Qualificatlons of Commissioners
Chairman of Board
Rate Expert
Printed reports admissible as evidence
Authority
over Street
Railroads
Docks
Terminals
and other
corporations
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Power of Commission
graph or telephone corporations companies or persons owning leasing or operating a public telephone service or telephone lines in this State over gas and electric light and power companies corporations or persons owning leasing or operating public gas plants or electric light and power plants furnishing service to the public j
Sec 6 The Railroad Commission of Georgia shall have and exercise all the
power and authority heretofore conferred upon it by law and shall have the t
general supervision of all common carriers railroads express corporations or I companies street railroads railroad corporations or companies dock or wharf age corporations or companies terminal or terminal station corporations or companies telephone and telegraph corporations or companies within this State I j gas or electric light and power companies within 5this State and while it may t hear complaints yet the Commission is authorized to perform the duties im t posed upon it of its own initiative and to require all common carriers and other t public service companies under their supervision to establish and maintain such c
public service and facilities as may be reasonable and just either by general j
rules or by special orders in particular cases and to require such publication c by common carriers in newspapers of towns through which their lines extend t of their schedules as may be reasonable and which the public convenience de a
mands Said Commission is hereby given authority to examine into the affairs t
of said companies and corporations and to keep informed as to their general 3 condition their capitalization their franchises and the manner in which their 1 lines owned leased or controlled are managed conducted and operated not I a only with respect to the adequacy security and accommodation afforded by their s service to the public and their employees but also with reference to their com pliance with all provisions of law orders of the Commission and charter re j t quirements Said Commission shall have the power and authority whenever j it deems advisable to prescribe establish and order a uniform system of ac a counts to be used by railroads and other corporations over which it has juris j 1 diction hereunder the same to be as far as practicable in conformity with the t system of accounts prescribed by the InterstateCommerce Commission to ex j c amine all books contracts records and documents of any person or corpora j tion subject to their supervision and compel the production thereof Said Cbm 1 s mission shall have the power through any one or more of its members at its j f
direction to make personal visitation to the offices and places of business of
said companies for the purpose of examination and such Commissioner or j
Commissioners shall have full power and authority to examine the agents and 5
employees of said companies under oth or otherwise in order to procure information deemed by the Commissioners necessary to their work or of value to j
the public Provided that nothing in this Act shall be so construed as to re
peal or abrogate any existing law or rule of the Railroad Commission as to L
notice or hearings to persons railroads or other corporations interested in the rates orders rules or regulations issued by said Commission before the same s
are issued nor to repeal the jaw of this State as to notice by publication of a
change in rates as provided in the Act approved October 14 1879 or any Act t
amendatory thereof j
Sec 7 The Railroad Commission shall have authority to ascertain the cost j
of construction and the present value of properties in Georgia owned by said 1
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corporations or companies and to that end may employ necessary experts Said Commission shall have authority to prescribe rules with reference to spurtracks and sidetracks with reference to their use and construction removal or change with full power to compel service to be furnished to manufacturing plants warehouses and similar places of business along the lines of railroads where practicable and in the judgment of the Commission the business is sufficient to justify and on such terms and conditions as the Commission may prescribe It shall have power and authority to order and compel the operation of sufficient and proper passenger service when in its judgment inefficient or insufficient service is being rendered the public or any community It shall have power apd authority when in its judgment practicable and to the interest of the public to order and compel the making and operation of physical connection between lines of railroads crossing or intersecting each other It shall have authority to fix penalties for neglect on the part of railroad companies to adjust overcharges and losses or failure to decline to do so if deemed unjust in a reasonable time It shall have power and authority to prescribe rules and penalties covering and requiring the prompt receipt carriage and delivery of freight and the prompt furnishing of cars to shippers desiring to ship freight and shall also be authorized to prescribe rules and penalties for the transfer of cars through yards by connecting roads Said Commission shall have power and authority to order the erection of depots and stations where it deems the same necessary and to order the appointment and service thereat of depot or station agents The Commissioners shall also have the power and authority to regulate schedules and compel connection at junction points of competing lines
Sec 8 Bach of the companies or corporations over which the authority of the Railroad Commission is extended by law shall be required to furnish said Commission a list of any stocks and bonds the issuance of which is contemplated and it shall be unlawful for any of said companies or corporations i o issue stocks bonds notes or other evidences of debt payable more than twelve months after the date thereof except upon the approval of said Railroad Commission and then only when necessary and for such amounts as may be reasonably required for the acquisition of property the construction and equipment of power plants carsheds and the completion extension or improvement of its facilities or properties or for the improvement or maintenance of its service or for the discharge or lawful refunding of its obligations or for lawful corporate purposes falling within the spirit of this provision the decision of the Commission to be final as to the validity of the issue
Before issuing such stock bonds notes or other evidences of debt as above mentioned such corporations or companies shall secure an order from the Commission authorizing such issue the amount thereof and the purpose and use for which the issue is authorized
For the purpose of enabling the Commission to determine whether such order should be issued it shall make such inquiry or investigation hold such hearings and examine such witnesses books papers documents or contracts us it may deem advisable or necessary Such corporations or companies may issue notes or other evidences of indebtedness for proper corporate purposes and not in violation of any provision of this Act or any other law payable at periods of not more than twelve months from date without such consent
Sidetracks
Passenger
service
Physical
connection
Overcharges and losses
Transferring
cars
Depots and Agents
Schedules
Issuance of Stocks and Bonds
Indebtedness payable within twelve months exempted
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Commissioners required to treat official information confidential
Liability of corporations
Repeal of Sections of Code
Repeal of Sections 3 and 4 Act approved August 23 1905
Penalty for violations of Rules and Orders of Commission
but no such notes or other evidences of indebtedness shall in whole or in part directly or indirectly be refunded by any issue of stocks or bonds or by any evidence of indebtedness running for more than twelve months without the consent of the Commission
Any Railroad Commissioner of this State or any employee of said Railroad Commission who shall disclose or impart to any one except when legally called upon by a court of competent jurisdiction any fact knowledge oi which was obtained in his official capacity from or through any proceedings filed with the said Railroad Commission under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a prosecution therefor provided that this shall not apply to such facts or information obtained through public gearings or such as are not confidential in their nature
Sec 9 In case a common carrier or other corporation or company mentioned in this Act shall do cause to be done or permit to be done any act matter or thing prohibited forbidden or declared to be unlawful or shall dnnt ro do any act matter or thing required to be done either by any law of the State of Georgia by this Act or by an order of the Commission such common carrier or other corporation or company shall be liable to the persons or corporations affected thereby for all loss damage or injury caused thereby or resulting therefrom and in case of recovery if the jury shall find that such act or omission was wilful it may fix a reasonable counsels or attorneys fee which fee shall be taxed and collected as part of the cost in the case An action to recover for such loss damage or injury may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction by any such person or corporation
Sec 10 The procedure for the enforcement of penalties for a violation of the orders rules or regulations of the Railroad Commission provided in sections 2195 and 2196 of the Code of Georgia of 1895 are hereby repealed provided that nothing in this Act shall be construed as to affect suits now pending for penalties or to affect penalties upon which right of action shall have accrued prior to the passage and approval of this Act
Sec 11 Sections 3 stud 4 of the Act approved August 23 1905 conferring upon the Commission the power to regulate the time and manner within which the several railroads of the State shall receive receipt for forward and deliver to its destination freight the said sections applying to penalties placed upon said railroad companies providing penalties for the violation of rules orders and regulations established by the Railroad Commission with reference to same and providing a procedure to enforce said penalties be and the same are hereby repealed and the penalties prescribed by this Act and the procedure to enforce the same are made applicable to any and all violation of the rules orders and regulations established by the Commission
Sec 12 Every common carrier railroad street railroad railroad corporation street railroad corporation express telephone telegraph dock wharfage and terminal company or corporation within the State and other corporations companies or persons coming under the provisions of this Act and all officers agents and employees of the same shall obey observe and comply with every order made by the Commission under this Act or under authority of Acts heretofore passed Any common carrier railroad street railroad railroad corporation street railroad corporation express telephone telegraph
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dock wharfage or terminal company or corporation cotton compress companies within this State and other corporations companies or persons coming under the provisions of this Act which shall violate any provision of this Act or of the Acts heretofore passed or which fails omits or neglects to obey observe and comply with any order direction or requirements of the Commission heretofore or hereafter passed shall forfeit to the State of Georgia a sum of not more than 5000 for each and every offense the amount to be fixed by the presiding judge Every violation of the provisions of this Act or any preceding Act or of any such order diretion or requirement of the Railroad Commission shall be a separate and distinct offense and in case of a continued violation every day a violation thereof takes place shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense An action for the recovery of such penalty may be brought in the country of the principal office of such corporation or company in this State or in the county of the State where such violation has occurred and wrong shall he perpetrated or in any county in this State through which said corporation or company operates or where the violation consists of an excessive charge for the carriage of freight or passengers or service rendered in any county in which said charges are made or through which it was intended that such passenger or freight should have been carried or through which such corporation operates and shall be brought in the name of the State of Georgia by direction of the Governor Any procedure to enforce such penalty shall he triable at the first term of the court at which it is brought and shall be given precedence over other business by the presiding judge and the court shall not he adjourned until such proceeding is legally continued or disposed of The decision in such case may he taken to the Supreme Court as now provided in cases of tne grant or refusal of injunctions by judges of the superior courts
Sec 13 Every officer agent or employee of any such common carrier corporation dr company who shall violate or procures aids or abets any violation by any such common carrier or corporation or company of any provision of this Act or which shall fail to obey observe or comply with any order of the Commission or any provision of any order of the Commission or who procures aids or abets any such common carrier or corporation or company in its failure to obey observe and comply with any such order direction or provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be punished as prescribed in section 1039 of the Penal Code of 1895 and shall be subject to prosecution in any county in Georgia in which said common carrier or corporation or company or officer agent or employee violates the provisions of this Act or any provisions of any order of the Commission or in any county through which said corporation operates
Any officer agent or employee shall also be subject to indictment under the provisions of this section in any county in which a subordinate agent or employee of the company violates the provisions of this Act by the approval or direction or in consequence of the approval or direction of such officer agent or employee and the agent or employee who locally in any county violates the rules or directions of said Commission in pursuance of the direction or authority of his superior officer or agent of said company may
How action to recover penalties may be brought
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Domicile of Commission
Contingent and Printing Fonds
Attorney to Commission
Repealing
Section
be called as a witness and be compelled to testify showing the authority by which he acted and such testimony shall not be used against such subordinate employee or agent nor shall he thereafter be subject to indictment for said offense
Sec 14 The domicile of the Railroad Commission of Georgia is hereby fixed at the capitol of the State in Atlanta Fulton county and no court of this State other than those of Fulton county shall have or take jurisdiction in any suit or proceeding brought or instituted against said Commission or any of its orders or rules
Sec 15 The contingent expense fund of the Railroad Commission shall not exceed 3000 per annum out of which it shall pay for office supplies furniture postage stationery traveling and other actual expenses of any Commissioner incurred by order of the Commission in the discharge of his duties etc the said sum or so much thereof as may be necessary to be paid out of the State Treasury on the order of the Governor The salary of the secretary of the Railroad Commission is hereby fixed at 2000 per annjim The printing fund of the Commission is hereby fixed at the sum of 2000 per annum The Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to employ a stenographer at a salary not to exceed 1200 per annum
Sec 16 The office of attorney to the Railroad Commission is hereby created and the Governor is hereby authorized to appoint said attorney whose term of office shall be for four years and until his successor is qualified and who shall receive a salary of 2500 a year which said attorney may be removed by the Governor at any time
Sec 17 That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act or any provision thereof be and the same are hereby repealed
Approved August 22 1907
CARS FOR PEACHES CANTALOUPES ETC
AN ACT
To require railroad companies to furnish proper and necessary cars for the transportation of peaches cantaloupes the railroad companies liable when they fail to do so to prescribe the terms under which they shall be furnished to make the railroad companies liable when they fail to do so to prescribe rule and measure of damages for failure to furnish cars and to prescribe penalties for shippers who order cars and fail to use them and for other purposes
Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same
That it shall be the duty of the railroad companies of this State to furnish to any grower or growers of peaches apples cantaloupes watermelons or other perishable products suitable icing and refrigerator cars or other suitable cars for the transportation of such products whenever application is mas therefor in writing by the shipper twentyfour hours in advance of the time such car or cars are wanted for loading Such application to be filed with the
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nearest agent of the railroad company to the point from which shipment is to be made and it shall state the time and place from which shipment is desired
Sec 2 Be it further enacted That whenever any railroad company shall fail to furnish such icing and refrigerator cars as required in section 1 of this Act and the shipper places his product in carload lots or in cases of less than carload lots expresses to the agent of the railroad company hi willingness to pay charges for carload lots then such railroad company shall be liable for the market value of such product with interest thereon The market value to be determined by the market value of the product less the cost of carriage and the usual expense of selling in the market to which the shipper intended shipping same on the day such product would have arrived
had the same been carried in the usualof transportation on
schedule time for such freight In order to avail himself of this rule of damage the shipper shall in writing notify the agent of the railroad company of the market to which he intended to ship his product Payment shall be made by the railroad company for such product within thirty days after written claim has been filed with the company therefor In the event that such railroad company shall fail to make payment as herein provided or tender the correct amount therefor it shall be liable for an additional fixed sum of fifty dollars for each car as liquidated damages for failure to perform its duty in the premises such liquidated damages to be recovered in any cause brought for the recovery of damages on the main claim in the event recovery is had thereon
Sec 3 Be it further enacted that in the event the shipper fails or refuses to accept such car or cars when furnished under condition and as herein required he shall be liable to the railroad company for the sum of ten dollars per car and the cost of the first or initial icing in the event that the same is iced and should he fail or refuse to pay same within thirty days after written demand therefor shall be liable for twenty dollars instead of ten as herein fixed together with the cost of icing and judgment may be rendered for said sums by any court having jurisdiction of the cause
Approved August 22 1907
T
LIABILITY OF RAILROADS FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IN TRANSPORTATION
An Act
To provide that any common carrier receiving property for transportation between points wholly within this State shall be liable for any loss or damage to such property whether caused by it or by any connecting carrier over whose lines such property may pass also to provide a penalty for the failure of any common carrier to adjust and pay within a time specified any just claim for loss or damage to property received for transportation and for other purposes
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v
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Bills of lading between points within State
Claims against railroad companies penalty for failure to pay

Section 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia That from and after the passage of this Act any common carrier railroad or transportation company receiving property for transportation between points wholly within this State shall issue a receipt or bill of lading therefor and shall be liable to the holder thereof for any loss damage or injury to such property caused by it or by any common carrier railroad or transportation company to which such property may be delivered or over whose line or lines such property may pass and no contract receipt rule or regulation shall exempt such common carrier railroad or transportation company from the liability herein imposed provided that nothing in this section shall deprive any holder of such
receipt or bill of lading of any remedy or right of action which he has under existing law
SEC 2 Be It further enacted That every claim for lees or damage to property or overcharge for freight for which any common carrier may be liable s all be adjusted and paid by such common carrier within sixty days in cases
mcni1Ph7tS WhIy Withln iS State and WlthIn nlnety days of shin ments between points without and points within this State after such data
du y verified by the oath of the claimant or his agent shall have been
line th 6 in Hhe mitial Carrier r With the ag6nt 0f the carrier uPn whose olnL T r fmage r Vercharge actually occurred In the event such claim is not adjusted and paid within the time limited the carrier shall be liable for interest thereon at the legal rate from the date of the filing of the claim
everv oh TT11 Sha11 alS0 be liable for a Palty of 5000 for
every such failure to adjust and pay said claim to be recovered by the party
claimant CT COmpetent diction provided that unless such
claimant shall in such action recover the full amount claimed no penalty shall
be recovered but the recovery shall be limited to the actual loss or7am overcharge with interest thereon from the date of filing said claim
herewith h ltrther enaCted That a11 laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed
Approved August 18 1906
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CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE IVSection IL
Paragraph 1 The power and authority of regulating railroad freight and passenger tariffs preventing unjust discriminations and requiring reasonable and just rates of freight and passenger tariffs are hereby conferred upon thb General Assembly whose duty it shall be to pass laws from time to time to regulate freight and passenger tariffs to prohibit unjust discriminations on the various railroads of this State and prohibit said roads from charging other than just and reasonable rates and enforce the same by adequate penalties
Par III The General Assembly shall not remit the forfeiture of the charter of any corporation now existing nor alter or amend the same nor pass any othr general or special law for the benefit of said corporation except upon the condition that such corporation shall thereafter hold its charter subject to the provisions of this Constitution and every amendment of any charter of any corporation in this State or any special law for its benefit accepted thereby shall operate as a novation of said charter and shall bring the same under the provisions of this Constitution Provided That this section shall not extend to any amendment for the purpose of allowing any existing roads to take stock in or aid in the building of any branch road
Par IV The General Assembly of this State shall have no power to authorize any corporation to buy shares or stock in any other corporation in this State or elsewhere or to make any contract or agreement whatever with any such corporation which may have the effect or be intended to have the effect to defeat or lessen competition in their respective businesses or to encourage monoply and all such contracts and agreements shall be illegal and void
Par V No railroad company shall give or pay any rebate or bonus in the nature thereof directly or indirectly or do any act to mislead or deceive the public as to the real rates charged or received for freights or passage and any such payments shall be illegal and void and these prohibitions shall be enforced
suitable penalties
Par VI No provisions of this article shall be deemed held or taken to lmx Pair the obligation of any contract heretofore made by the State of Georgia
Par VII The General Assembly shall enforce the provisions of this article by appropriate legislation
Power to regulate rates and fares
Corporations subject to the provisions of this Con sttrution
Corporations not authorized to buy shares tending to defeat competition
No secret
veliate
allowed
Not intend ed to impair contracts
Appropriate legislation required
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Liability of Railroad Companies as carriers
Time of responsibility
What passengers may be refused
Carrier of passengers
For baggage
On baggage
Limit as to value of baggage
The following references to the laws of the State on the subject of transportation of passengers and freight by Common Carriers are here inserted as relating to matters of general interest
A
Railroad companies are common carriers and liable as such Code of Georgia section 2297
B
A common carrier is bound to receive all goods and passengers offered that he is able and accustomed to carry upon compliance with such reasonable regulations as he may adopt for his own safety and the benefit of the public Code Section 2278
G
Carriers of passengers may refuse to admit or may eject from their conveyances all persons refusing to comply with reasonable regulations or guilt of improper conduct or of bad dissolute doubtful or suspicious characters So they may refuse to convey persons seeking to interfere with their own business or interest Code Section 2296
D
A carrier of passengers is bound also to extraordinary diligence on behalf of himself and his agents to protect the lives and persons of his passengers But he is not liable for injuries to the person after having used such diligence Code Section 2266
B
The carrier of passengers is responsible only for baggage placed in his custody yet a passenger can not relieve himself from liability for freight by assuming to take care of his own baggage Code Section 2280
F
It is the duty of the railroad company to cause their conductors agents or employees to be provided with checks so as to check all trunks or separate baggage of passengers from station to station on their roads when required And it is the duty of the conductor of every passenger train to caus upon application to him all trunks and baggage to be checked from any station to any point of destination on their road or any road running under the control of the company of which he is conductor The carrier of passengers has a lien on the baggage not only for its freight but for the passengers fare Code Sec tions 2281 and 2289
G
A carrier of passengers may limit the value of the baggage to be taken for the fare paid In case of loss however and though no extra freight has been j demanded or paid the carrier is responsible for the value of the baggage lost provided the same be only such articles as a traveler for business or pleasure j would carry for his or her own use Code Etection 2288
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H
Railroad companies shall keep in each passenger car or in any car in whicn passengers are transported an adequate supply of good pure drinking water at all hours during the day and night and lights during the night for the use of passengers Any conductor or agent of a railroad who after being requested by a passenger to furnish a sufficient supply of water to the passengers in each car in the day or night and light at night shall pass any depot or station without so doing may be indicted in any county through which said railroad runs of which he is agent or conductor and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor Code Section 522 and 523
I
Common carriers of passengers for hire shall furnish like and equal accommodations to all persons without distinction of race color or previous condition Code Section 525
J
The conductors of a train carrying passengers are invested with all the powers duties and responsibilities of police officers while on duty on their trains Provided nothing herein contained shall affect the liability of any railroad company for the acts of its employees When a passenger is guilty of disorderly conduct or uses any obscene profane or vulgar language or plays any game of cards or other game of chance for money or other thing of value the conductor of the train may stop it at the place where such offense is committed and eject the passenger from the train Code Section 902
K
Whenever any passenger train on any railroad in this State shall be moit than onehalf of one hour behind its schedule time when it passes a depot at which there is a telegraph operator during the hours that such operator is required to be on duty it shall be the duty of such railroad company to keep posted at every succeeding telegraph station along its line the time such train is behind its schedule Provided That such bulletin shall not be required to be posted at any station until onehalf hour before the regular schedule time at which such train is to arrive at the station at which such bulletin is required to be kept Code Section 2235
L
One who pursues the business constantly or continuously for any period of time or any distance of transportation is a eommon carrier and as such is bound to use extraordinary diligence In cases of loss the presumption of law is against him and no excuse avails him unless it was occasioned by the act of God or the public enemies of the State Code Section 2264
M
A common carrier can not limit his legal liability by any notice given either by publication or by entry on receipts given or tickets sold He may make an express contract and will then be governed thereby Code Section 2276
Equal accommodations to all
Police of railroads
Posting time of delayed trains
Carriers bound to extraordinary diligence
Effect of notice to limit
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Bound to deliver without unreasonable delay
Time of responsibility
Carrier has lien on goods
Fraud on carrier
Freight lists how made put
Freight receipts to be issued
Duplicate
freight
receipts
N
The common carrier is bound not only for the safe transportation and delivery of goods but also that the same be done without unreasonable delay Section 2282
0
The responsibility of the carrier commences with the delivery of the goods either to himself or his agent or at the place where he is accustomed or agrees to receive them It ceases with their delivery at destination according to the direction of the person sending or according to the custom of the trade Code Section 2279
P
The carrier has a lien on the goods for freight and may retain possession until it is paid unless this right is waived by special contract or actual delivery This lien exists only when the carrier has complied with his contract as to transportation He can recover pro rata for the actual distance transported when the consignee voluntarily receives the goods at an intermediate point Code Section 2287
Q
The carrier may require the nature and value of the goods delivered to him to be made known and any fraudulent acts sayings or concealment by his customers will release him from liability Code Section 2290
R
All freight bills or freight lists charged against or to be collected out of any person for whom a railroad shall carry freight in this State shall contain the items of freight charged in said bills or freight lists by some certain and specific description before they shall be collectible Code Section 2293
S
Whenever any person shall deliver property of any description to a railroad steamboat or express company for transportation said company shall upon demand furnish the party so delivering a valid receipt which shall specify the shipping marks and numbers thereon and the weight of the property thus delivered whenever the value can be estimated by weight and in all cases where the value can not be thus estimated the receipt shall give a general description of the property and shall also specify as near as practicable the quantity or value thereof and also the place of destination and any agent or officer of such company violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor Code Section 602
T
All railroad companies in this State shall on demand issue duplicate freight receipts to shippers in which shall be stated the class or classes of freight shipped the freight charges over the road giving the receipt and so far a practicable shall state the freight charges over other roads that carry such
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freight When the consignee presents the railroad receipt to the agent of the road that delivers such freight such agent shall deliver the article shipped on payment of the rate charged for the class of freights mentioned in the receipts Code Section 2200
U
Where there are several connecting railroads under different companies and the goods are intended to be transported over more than one railroad each company shall be responsible only to its own terminus and until delivery to the connecting road the last company which has received the goods as in good color shall be responsible to the consignee for any damage open or concealed done to the goods and such companies shall settle among themselves the question of ultimate liability Code Section 2298
V
Railroads are required to switch off and deliver to any connecting road of the same guage all cars consigned to points on or beyond such connecting road Code Section 2212 They are also required at the terminus or any intermediate point to receive from the connecting road of the same guage when offered all cars consigned to any point on the road to which the same is offered and transport said cars to their destination with reasonable diligence Code Section 2302
W
Whenever any railroad company in this State shall weigh any cars loaded with freight to be shipped and charged for by the carload such weighing shall be done by a sworn weigher as provided for the weighing of cotton rice and other produce Code Section 2309 When such cars are weighed singly they shall be uncoupled at both ends and weighed one at a time Code Section 2310
When any railroad company shall transport timber lumber or other like articles of freight which from length laps over from one car to another such company may cause as many as two or three of such cars so loaded to be weighed together after uncoupling them at both ends from other cars and in all such instances the aggregate weight of the freight upon said two or three cars shall be averaged so that each of the cars shall be charged with an equal amount of the total weight and the shipper be made to pay freight as if each of the cars so weighed together did actually contain an equal portion of the whole load Provided That in such cases the shipper shall not pay less than the amount of freight due on full carloads Code Section 2311
X
No railroad corporation organized or doing business in this State shall make ay unjust discrimination in its rates or charges of toll for the transportation of passengers or freight of any description or for the use and transportation of any railroad car on its said road or upon any of the branches thereof or uPon any railroads connected therewith which it has license to operate control or use Nor shall any railroad company discriminate in its rates or tariffs of freight in favor of any line or route connected with it as against any other line
Liability of railroads where there are several
Roads required to deliver to and receive cars from connecting roads
Weighing by sworn weigher
When lumber etc laps from one car to another
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or route nor when a part of its own line is sought to be run in connection with any other route shall such company discriminate against such connecting line or in favor of the balance of its own line but shall have the same rates for all and shall afford the usual and like customary facilities for interchange of freight to patrons of each and all lines alike See Code Sections 2188 and 2214
The Proviso to the first section of the Interstate Commerce Law reads as fol lows
Provided however That the provisions of this Act shall not apply to the transportation of passengers or property or to the receiving delivering storage or handling of property wholly within one State and not shipped to or from a foreign country from or to any State or Territory as aforesaid

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GENERAL RULES
RULE i
The word Company as used and intended by any and all of the rules and Definition of regulations of the Commission shall be deemed and taken to mean and include the word all corporations companies firms and persons that may now be engaged or that may hereafter become engaged in performing fbr hire any service to the public that is now or that shall hereafter be subject by law to the jurisdiction or control of the Commission
RULE 2
The several companies in the conduct of their intrastate business shall All unjust afford to all persons equal facilities in the conduct of such business without discriminaunjust discrimination in favor of or against any and wherever special facili den r ties are afforded to one patron whether upon a special rate authorized by this Commission or otherwise such company shall be bound to afford to any other patron or patrons under substantially similar circumstances like facilities upon like rates
The rate charged for any service by any company shall be bona fide and jnaflde public and the giving of any rebate bonus or drawback is hereby expressly No rebates forbidden
RULE 3
All of the rates prescribed by the Commission are maximum rates which Rates of
shall not be exceeded by any company Commission
a ftrc maxi
Any company may charge less than the prescribed maximum rate provided mum rates
that if a less rate be charged to one person such company shall for a like Rates may be service charge the same lessened rate to all persons except as may be here imaxT after provided and if any company shall reduce any of its rates to or from one mum proagency or station it shall except in cases where otherwise specially provided discHminaby the Commission make a reduction of the saine percentage to and frofn ah tion is madeother stations on its line to the end that no unjust discrimination be made in favor of nor against any person persons or locality
RULE 4
Each company shall keep conspicuously posted at all of its stations offices Tariffs to and agencies in Georgia a copy of the schedule or schedules of rates prescribed 9 by the Commission for the government of such company posted
When any change is made in such schedule either by such company volun changes in
anly or pursuant to an order of the Commission such company shall imme riffs to
oe posted
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Advances and reductions Notice of
diatfely furnish a copy of said change to the office of the Commission and shall also post copies thereof in ie same manner as above specified as notice to the public that said change has been made
No advance in any rate whether it be a maximum rate or otherwise shall be made without the consent of this Commission first being obtained nor shall such advance become effective until ten days thereafter and no reduction in any rate shall become effective until three days after notice has been given as above required
RULE 5
must be ap All special rates made by any company for any service to be rendered shall commission first be submitted to and approved by the Commission before being put in effect
RULE 6
Long lines
SSTShort If between any two points in Georgia there are two or more routes whethCi lines rates composed of the lines of one or more companies the rate for any service via any of such routes between such points may be reduced to correspond with the lowest rates for similar service in effect between the said points without making Georgia reductions at intermediate points
beutny Any rate to or from any Georgia point may be so reduced as to place suck SteinWlth Georgia point on an equality with any competitive point in another State other States without making any reduction in rates to or from other stations not similarly
Rates for situated with respect to such competitive rates
tancenotto Provided That in no case shall the rate charged for any service for a given
exceed long distance be greater than the rate for a similar service over a longer distance
distance
by the same company
i RULE 7
Rates apply
rections All rates effective in this State except in cases otherwise specified shall ap
ply in either direction over the same line between the same points
RULE 8
It shall be the duty of any company to accept for transportation any goods the carriage of which by such company is reasonably safe and practicable and to transport the same by the train for which they are offered
RULE 9
mayCbecofr8e m no case shall any company collect for any service more than the exact lected amount due according to the current rate
If any company shall fail to make the necessary change of money to enable it to collect such exact amount then the next lower amount ending in 5 or 0 shall be charged
Duty to accept and transport goods
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RULE 10
All just claims for overcharge and loss shall be paid within thirty days after claim supported by proper papers is made therefor Claims for loss shall be paid by the company at fault but claims for overcharge shall be paid by the company which collected same and through the office or agency by which the same was collected regardless of any division or apportionment of such total charge with any other line
RULE 11
Each company shall file in the office of the Commission on or before the last day of each month a report duly sworn to showing fully and in detail the earnings and expenses of such company during the month preceding
And each of said companies shall on or before the fifteenth day of September of each year file in the office of the Commission an annual report duly sworn to showing fully and in detail the operations of such company during the preceding fiscal year to wit from July the first to June the thirtieth both inclusive
All of said reports shall be rendered on and in accordance with the printed forms that the Commission will prescribe and furnish for that purpose
In addition to the foregoing each of such companies shall furnish such other reports and information as the Commission may require from time to time
Furthermore it shall he the duty of each of said companies to produce for the inspection of the Commission any and all books papers contracts agreements and other original records of any character whatsoever that may be in possession of said company or within its power custody or control or copies thereof as may be demanded and designated by the Commission
RULE 12
All complaints made to the Railroad Commission of alleged grievances must plainly and distinctly state the grounds of complaint the items being numbered and objections all being set forth in writing
In like manner all defenses must be distinctly made in writing and the items correspondingly numbered as above stated
These specifications whether of complaint or of defense may be accompanied if the parties so desire by any explanation or argument or by any suggestion touching the pfoper remedy or policy The parties may also be heard in person or by attorney or by written argument upon such written statements being first filed
Unless otherwise expressly ordered upon the hearing of all causes that may hereafter come on to be heard before the Commission the respective parties shall present the testimony of their witnesses by affidavits in like manner as the same are now by law required to be submitted upon the hearing of applications for injunctions
Claims for overcharge and loss
Monthly
Reports
Annual
Reports
Blanks furnished by Commission
Other information to be furnished when required
Books etc to be produced
How to bring complaints rules of procedure
Arguments may be either made in person or in writing
Testimony to be submitted in writing
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When affidavits must be filed
Bight reserved to suspend or modify any regulation
Rates prescribed are maximum rates Low rates for children
Minimum fare of ten cents allowed
Tickets should be purchased
Extra charge unless tickets are purchased
Baggage
allowed
All affidavits intended to be offered by either party shall be served upon the opposite party his counsel or agent having control of his case at least three days and all counteraffidavits at least twelve hours before the day set for their hearing This rule of procedure will be varied only when in the exercise of a sound discretion this Commission shall be of the opinion that a departure from the letter thereof may be necessary to the attainment of substantial justice
RULE 13
The Commission reserves the right to suspend or modify at its discretion the enforcement of any of its rules rates orders or other regulations where in its opinion the conditions are such in any particular instance that a strict enforcement of such rules or other regulations would result in hardship or injustice
PASSENGER RULES
RULE 1
Each railroad company in Georgia may charge for the transportation of passengers between points in this State the maximum rates prescribed for such railroad by this Commission and in every instance the rates for children over five years and under twelve years of age shall be not over onehalf of the maximum rate prescribed for adults
Provided That any railroad company may collect no more than ten cents as a minimum charge for a full or half rate between regular stations when the actual fare would be less than that amount
RULE 2
At all places where by the exercise of reasonable diligence the requisite tickets may be purchased it shall be the duty of all persons to provide themselves therewith before boarding trains as passengers
If at such a place a person shall board a train and has for want of reason able diligence on his part failed to supply himself with the requisite ticket the railroad company may collect for each mile that may be traveled by such person without the requisite ticket in addition to the maximum prescribed rte as follows
For a passenger over fiveand under twelve years of age onehalf of one cent For a passenger twelve years of age and over one cent
RULE 3
The payment of fare between any given points in Georgia shall entitle the passenger to the transportation of at least one hundred and fifty pounds of baggage in the same direction between those points without extra charge
For the transportation of baggage that may be in excess of one hundred and fifty pounds between points in this State the following excess baggage rates may be collected viz
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EXCESS BAGGAGE TARIFF
ITor all Baggage Over 150 Pounds
For 20 miles and under 10 cents per 100 pounds
For 30 miles and over 20 15 ft
40 30 20 H 1
60 40 25 tt
70 60 30 it tt
80 70 35 it tt
jjt 90 tt ft 80 4
100 tt tt 90 A 45 It a
110 100 50 it
120 110 55 tt
tt 130 120 t 55 tt tt
it 140 130 60 tt
ft 150 140 65 if it
a 160 150 70 ft tt
ft 170 tt ft 160 75 tt
tt 180 ft ft 170 80 if tt
190 if tt 180 85 tt it
200 tt tt 190 90 ft tt
It 210 ft tt 200 95 tf tt
220 ft ft 210 100 tt it
230 u 220 105 it tf
240 230 110 ft tf
260 240 115 tt ft
290 260 120 tt ft
320 290 125 tf it
350 tt tt 320 130 it it
400 tt tt 350 135 ft it
450 tt tt 400 140 tt it
Note The above Tariff is subjeict to the provisions of Freight Rule No One
gage rates
RULE 4
All railroad depot or terminal companies in this State shall receive at all Must restations where they have agents all baggage proper for transportation pre Aag
sented by prospective passengers or their agents and issue on demand a claim issue claim check for the same and upon presentation by the holder of such claim check checks with transportation said company shall issue train checks
RULE 5
If such baggage is not checked within twentyfour hours after being so re storage ceived such companies are authorized to charge twentyfive cents for storage charesf the same for each separate twentyfour hours or fraction thereof after the expiration of said twentyfour hoursSundays and legal holidays excepted
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Baggage must be checked 15 minutes before train leaves
Excursion rates exempted
Mustsell tickets at depots
Comfortable cars and waitingrooms
Waitingrooms to be opened before arrival of trains
At nonjunction stations
Delayed trains must be bulletined
Notice to be given of obstructions
RULE 6
Railroad companies shall not be required to send any baggage on any train unless the baggage shall have been checked fifteen minutes before the departure of that train
RULE 7
Nothing in the rules of this Commission shall be construed as placing any restriction upon the privilege of railroad companies to make special rates for excursions or for any other special occasion
RULE 8
All of the various kinds of tickets that may be on sale at any and all other offices of a given railroad company in any given town or city shall likewise be kept on sale at the depot ticketoffice of such railroad company in such town or city at the same prices
RULE 9
All passenger waitingrooms and passengercars in use by railroads in this State shall be kept supplied with drinkingwater and shall be so lighted heated ventilated and equipped hs to render the occupants of the same reasonably comfortable the circumstances of each case being considered
RULE 10
At junction points railroad companies shall be required to open their depot waitingrooms for the accommodation of the traveling public at least thirty minutes before the schedule time for the arrival of all passengertrains
At local or nonjunction points all such waitingrooms shall likewise be opened provided that the same shall not be required to be opened nor kept open after ten oclock p m except for delayed trains due before that hour in which case such rooms shall be kept open until the actual arrival of such delayed trains
RULE 11
Whenever any passengertrain on any railroad in this State shall be more than onehalf of one hour behind its schedule time it shall be the duty of said railroad to bulletin and to keep posted at each of its telegraph stations along its line between such delayed train and its destination notice of the time such train is behind its schedule time and the time of its arrival at such stations as nearly as can be approximated
RULE 12
Whenever there is by reason of accident or otherwise a break or obstruction on the line of any railroad company in this State that will probably delay any passengertrain on said railroad it shall be the duty of said railroad company
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to cause notice thereof to be bulletined at all stations at and between such passengertrain and the place so obstructed and said railroad company shall cause notice of such obstruction and the delay that will probably be caused thereby to be given to the passengers aboard such train before the same shall leave such stations
RULE 13
All passengertrains operated in this State shall at all stations where such trains stop either upon flag or regular schedule be brought to a standstill with such relation to the waitingrooms of the station building or other passenger facilities at said station as will render egress from and ingress to said trains most practicable and convenient for the passengers without reference to the convenient handling of baggage or other freight
RULE 14
No person shall be permitted to board a train or enter a car in which passengers ride in this State with a loaded gun and all breechloading guns shall be unbreeched on boarding such train or entering such car
Conductors of railway trains are authorized to see to the enforcement of this rule and failure on the part of any passenger to comply with the terms hereof shall be cause for ejecting such passenger from the train
FREIGHT RULES
RULE 1
Where in this State two or more connecting lines of railroad are operated by or under one management or company or where the majority of the stock of each of two or more railroad companies whose tracks connect is owned or controlled either directly or indirectly by any one of such companies the lines of railroad of all of such companies shall within the meaning and intent of the rules of the Commission be considered as constituting but one and the same railroad and rates for the carriage of freight over such railroads or any portion thereof shall be computed upon a continuous mileage basis the same as upon the line of a single railroad company whether such railroads have separate boards of directors or not
RULE 2
Railroads shall promptly receive goods offered for shipment and shall when so required by the consignor issue duplicate receipts or bills of lading therefor
Such bills of lading shall show separately and in detail the weight and freightclass of each kind of goods embraced in the shipment and the total rate per hundred pounds per ton or per carload as the case may be to be charged for ransportmg each class to the destination named in such bill of lading
Convenient stopping of passenger trains
Guns on
passenger
trains
Continuous mileage rates when applicable
Freight to be promptly received
Bills of lading what they must show
Prompt delivery of freight to consignees
Expense bills what they must show
Prompt Interchange of freight
Actual weights to govern
Minimum
freight
charge
Rates for over 250 miles and under 20 miles
No unjust discrimination to be made
Actual weights to apply
When such bill of lading is presented at destination to the agent of the railroad that is to deliver such freight to the consignee it shall be the duty of the railroad to deliver said goods either to the consignee or his order upon payment of the freight and other charges lawfully due thereon
The expense bill then issued to such consignee by such railroad shall show separately the weight the rate and the total charge upon the goods embraced in each separate class of freight composing the shipment
RULE 3
All connecting railroads in Georgia shall promptly receive from and deliver to each other all freight intended to pass over their respective lines or parts thereof in order to reach its destination and no railroad shall prevent delay or obstruct either by act of omission or commission the prompt interchange of such freight to the end that the transportation and delivery thereof to the consignee may be accomplished with the greatest practicable dispatch
RULE 4
Unless otherwise specially provided by the rules or classification of the Commission every railroad shall assess its charges for transporting a shipment of any class upon the actual weight thereof and at the lowest rate of freight actually in force upon said railroad on goods of the same class whether such rate be prescribed by the Commission or otherwise
Twentyfive cents may be collected however as a minimum charge for transporting any shipment however small subject to Freight Rule Number twenty seven
RULE 5
Any railroad or any line of connecting railroads may reduce any rate foi the transportation of freight between any points on their lines that may be less than twenty or more than two hundred and fifty miles apart without making corresponding reductions for distances over twenty and less than two hundred and fifty miles
Provided That where such a reduction is made in a rate for the carriage of freight between any two points more than two hundred and fifty miles apart by any railroad or connecting lines of railroads a similar reduction shall he made for the carriage of similar freights between all other points on said railroads that may be more than two hundred and fifty miles apart to the end that no unjust discrimination may be made against any point or points on said railroads under substantially similar circumstances and conditions
RULE 6
Unless otherwise provided by the Commission all freight charges shall be assessed upon the actual weight of the goods transported when such actual weight can be ascertained
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In the case of carload shipments such actual weights shall be ascertained by a sworn weigher who shall balance the scales immediately before weighing each car and shall see to it that the car to be weighed is free from all bearing of any other car or cars except where the articles of freight being shipped are loaded on two or more cars lapped
Such sworn weigher shall keep a complete record of such weights and shall attach to the bill of lading issued for such shipment by the railroad company a certificate according to the following form
WEIGHERS CERTIFICATE
I v sworn weigher for the
Rail at do certify on oath that I this
day ofweighed car numberof the
Railroad loaded with and that the gross weight of said car was
pounds that the marked weight of said car waspounds that said car
while being weighed was disconnected except where articles lapped and that it was free from all bearing of other car or cars that the scales so used were balanced immediately before weighing said car and that to the best of my knowledge the abovementioned weights are correct
Signed
Weigher forRailroad
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ESTIMATED WEIGHTS
RULE 7
With the exception of ale beer live stock and empty barrels and kegs when shipped in less than carload lots which may be carried upon a basis of estimated weight in all cases all articles for which estimated weights are pro vided by the Commission shall be accepted for transportation at the actual weight thereof when such actual weight can be ascertained as elsewhere prescribed by the Commission
Where such actual weights can not be so ascertained the following named articles shall be accepted and transported by railroad companies according to the scale of estimated weights below given
Aotuni weights how ascertained
Sworn weigher duties of
Certificate of weight
Estimated
weights
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LUMBER LIME ETC
Per 1000 Feet
White Pine and Poplar thoroughly seasoned 3000 lbs
White Pine and Poplar green 4000
Yellow Pine Black Walnut Ash seasoned 4000
Yellow Pine Black Walnpt Ash green 4500
Yellow Pine Boards two inches and less seasoned and undressed 3500
Yellow Pine Boards two inches and less dressed and seasoned 3000
Oak Hickory Elm seasoned 4000
Oak Hickory Elm green 6000
Flooring and Ceiling matched and dressed 1 inches 2500
Beveled Weather Boards dressed 1500
Hooppoles Staves and Heading dry carloads to depth of 50 inches 24000 Hooppoles Staves and Heading green car loaded to depth of 43 in 24000
Shingles dry per 1000 450
Shingles green per 1000 500
Laths dry per 1000 475
Laths greenper 1000
Tan Bark dry per cord 2000
Tan Bark green per cord 2600
Fence Posts and Rails and Telegraph Poles per cord 3500
Clay per cubic yard 3000
Sand per cubic yard 3000
Gravel per cubic yard 3200
Stone undressed per cubic foot 460
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Lime per bushel
Coal per bushel
Coke per bushel
Portland Cement per barrel 400
Other Cements V
CANNED GOODS
2 y2 pounds 2 dozen cans per case 60 pounds
i y2 4 70
iy2 flat 2 a 36
1 2 22
1 4 42
2 2 42
3 2 65
6 1 65
1 gallon can 45
1 1 C 90
Tall 1 pound cans 2 u 24
2 it i 2 50
1 4 46
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LIVE STOCK
Each
One Horse Mule or Horned Animal 2000 lbs
Two Horses Mules or Horned Animals 3500 lbs
Each additional Horse Mule or Horned Animal 1000 lbs
Stallions Jacks and Bulls 3000 lbs
Mare and Foal together for both 2500 lbs
Colts under one year old except Stallions 1000 lbs
Shetland Ponies any age 1000 lbs
Cow and Calf together for both 2500 lbs
Cattle under one year old 1000 lbs
Sheep not boxed nor crated 175 lbs
Sheep in lots of 5 ormore not boxed nor crated 150 lbs
Lambs not boxed nor crated 100 lbs
Lambs in lots of 5 or more not boxed nor crated 75 lbs
Hogs for market 350 lbs
Pigs and Stock Hogs 125 lbs
Pigs Hogs Sheep etc boxed actual weight with minimum
weight of 100 lbs
The maximum rates prescribed by the Commission for the transportation of Live Stock are based upon the following maximum valuation
Horses and Mules not over120 00 each
Horned Cattle not over 50 00 each
Stallions Jacks and Bulls not over 150 00 each
Fat Hogs and Fat Calves not over 15 00 each
Lambs Stock Hogs Stock Calves not over 5 00 each
Where consignors offer their animals for shipment at valuations in excess of the valuations above given carriers may charge the following percentages of increase above the prescribed maximum rate of freight
Over 150 00 and not over 400 00 add 30 per cent
Over 400 00 and not over 600 00 add 50 per cent
Over 600 00 and not over 800 00 add 60 per cent
Over 800 00 and not over 1000 00 add 100 per cent
Over 1000 subject to special rate by contract between the shipper and the
carrier
A railroad shall not be required to accept live stock for transportation at the released or owners risk rate unless a contract to that effect be executed by ana between such railroad and the shipper
Railroads shall not be required to accept for transportation a mixed shipment of different kinds of live stock other than at the risk of the shipper
If horses be not included in such a mixed shipment the rate for cattle shall apply
If horses be included in such a mixed shipment the rate for horses shall apply
Shippers may be required to feed water and care for live stock at their own expense
Extra charge for high valuations
Live stock regulations
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Fraction how disposed of
When the same is done by the carrier the actual expense of so doing may be collected upon the shipment
It shall be the duty of railroad companies without extra charge to transport r one way only on the same train with any shipment of live stock an attendant or attendants as the shipper may designate not to exceed the following
For one to three cars inclusive one attendant
For four to seven cars inclusive two attendants
For eight cars or over three attendants
RULE 8
Fractions that occur in the net rate after adding or deducting any percentage applicable to the Standard Tariff shall be disposed of as follows
If such rate applies to Class G or to any other class where fractions are shown by the Standard Tariff fractions of threefourths of a cent or over shall be computed as one cent and fractions less than threefourths but not less than onefourth of a cent shall be computed as half a cent Fractions of less than onefourth of a cent shall be dropped Example
Standard Rate 65
25 per cent added 16
Total 81 from which deduct fraction leaving desired rate of 8 cents
Standard Rate 95
20 per cent added 19
Total 114 Substituting 5 for the fraction the desired rate is 115 cents
Standard Rate 8
20 per cent added 16

Total 96 Substituting 5 for the fraction the desired rate is 95 cents
Standard Rate 55
25 per cent added 13
Total 68 Adding a unit instead of It fraction the desired rate is 7 cents
If such rate applies to Class No One or to any other class where the Standard Tariff does not show fractions of a cent fractions of a half cent or over shall be computed as one cent and fractions less than half a cent shall be dropped Example
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Ex Standard Rate 17
20 per cent added 34
Total 204 Deducting the fraction the desired rate is
20 cents
Ex 2Standard Rate 18
20 per cent added 36
Total 216 Estimating the fraction as a unit the de
sired rate is 22 cents
RULE 9
Regardless of any percentage of increase above the Standard Tariff that may be allowed by the Freight Classification in classifying any given article or class of freight the Standard Tariff only shall be the basis for computing any percentages in addition to Standard Tariff rates that may be allowed by the Commission to any particular railroad in its individual freight tariff on the same article or class to the end that no railroad may apply more than one percentage of increase to the Standard Tariff rate in any instance
But on the contrary where the Freight Classification specifies a percentage of decrease below the Standard Tariff on any article or kind of freight then the rate so reduced and not the full Standard Tariff rate shall be the basis for computing the increased percentages allowed by the Commission to an individual railroad as above specified
No railroad shall charge more than the Standard Tariff rate on any article that in the Freight Classification is assigned to a certain class without percentage regardless of any percentage of increase that may be allowed upon other articles in said class
RULE 10
Rates for the transportation of any article that is not included in the Freight Classification may be assessed as if upon the article most analogous to it that is included in said Commission
RULE 11
The several railroad companies of this State in the conduct of their intrastate business shall at all terminal and connecting points to any other railroad company whose tracks are of the same guage afford under substantially similar circumstances equal facilities for the interchange of freight and upon like terms and conditions whether in carload lots or less without discrimination in favor of or against any and wherever special facilities are afforded to one such railroad company in the interchange and delivery of freight either to consignees or to connecting lines whether upon a special rate authorized by this Commission or otherwise such company shall be bound to afford to all other connecting lines under like and substantially similar circumstances like facilities upon like terms and rates
Percentages of increase how applied
Percentage of decrease
How to apply percentages of increase
Articles not inincluded in Classification
Equal facilities to all railroads
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Discretionary reduction on these articles
Loading and unloading to be done by shipper
Jj C L rate not to exceed C L
O L rate per 100 lbs must not exceed L C L
Flag stations shipments from and to
Excessively higher rate prohibited
Evtra
heavy articles barges for handling
RULE 12
Railroad Companies may at their discretion reduce rates on Ores Sana Clay Stone Brick Bone Lumber Shingles Laths Staves Empty Barrels Wood Syrup Sugarcane Straw Shucks Hay Fodder Corn in ear Tanbark Turpentine Rosin Tar and Household Goods below the maximum rates prescribed by the Commission provided that in so doing no unjust discrimination be made against any place or person
RULE 13
It shall be the duty of consignors and consignees to load and unload shipments of naval stores in carload lots and any goods in classes L M N 0 and P and whenever railroad companies are required to do such loading or unloading the actual cost thereof may be collected upon such shipment
RULE 14
In no case shall the amount collected for transporting a less than carloaa shipment exceed what the amount would be for transporting a minimum carload of goods of the same class over the same railroad between the same points
In no case shall the charge per hupdred pounds for transporting a carloaa shipment exceed the actually current rate per hundred pounds on goods of the same class over the same railroad between the same points when shipped in lots less than a carload
RULE 15
Freight that is forwarded from any point other than a regular agency station except as otherwise provided in Rule No 23 may be billed and freight charges may be assessed thereon as if shipped from the first agency station in the op posite direction or next further removed from the point of destination and likewise freight forwarded to such a point may be billed and freight charges may be assessed thereon as if shipped to the first agency station beyond the point of actual destination
Provided however That in no case shall any rate be thus made higher than it would be for a distance greater by five miles than the distance such shipment is actually transported
RULE 16
For each necessary handling of any extra heavy article either in loading the same on or in unloading the same from cars railroads may collect as a maximum compensation for such service as follows
Under 2000 pounds no extra charge for handling
For 2000 pounds and under 3000 pounds 3 00
For 3000 4000 pounds 5 00
For 4000 5000 pounds 7 00
For 5000 6000 pounds 8 00
For 6000 7000 pounds 10000
For 7000 and over in proportion
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When any article is too long too bulky or too heavy to be carried by ordinary cars its transportation shall be a matter of special contract between the carrier and the shipper
RULE 17
Railroads may charge for transporting freight on regular passengertrains one and onehalf times the regular freight rate for the carriage of the same shipment by freight train between the same points
RULE 18
Where short of 100 miles the actual distance that a shipment may be carrieu is not shown by the Standard Freight Tariff charges may be collected as for the distance that is shown by said Standard Tariff most nearly approximating the actual distance For example If the actual distance be 48 miles the 50 mile rate may apply for 47 miles the 45 mile rate shall apply
For distances over 100 miles where the actual distance is not shown by the Standard Freight Tariff the next greater distance shown shall govern For example If the actual distance be 101 miles the rate for 110 miles may apply
RULE 19
A ton as intended by all of the regulations of the Commission is 2000 pounds unless otherwise specified
Unless otherwise specified in the Freight Classification of the Commission a minimum carload is ten tons
Where the weight of a shipment of any class of freight exceeds the weight specified as the minimum carload of such class a proportionately increased freight charge may be collected
A carload shipment shall be a consignment of at least the specified minimum carload weight of one class of freight at one time by one consignor from one point of consignment to one consignee at one point of delivery
RULE 20
Where owing to the length size or other peculiarity of articles composing a shipment such as lapped lumber more than one car is required for the transportation thereof freight charges may be assessed as if upon the prescribed minimum carload weight of such freight multiplied by the number of cars so employed regardless of how much less the actual weight of such shipment may be
RULE 21
Where pursuant to any rules or orders qf the Commission or otherwise it shall become the duty of a railroad company or where such company shall voluntarily undertake to transport poles wire and other materials for the con struction maintenance operation or repair of telegraph or telephone lines and
Special contract if car insufficient
Passenger trains rates of freight on
Distances regulations concerning
Over 100 miles
Ton Definition of
Minimum
carload
Carloads in excess of minimum weight
Carload
shipment
definition
of
Lapped
lumber
etc
Telegraph material distribution of on right of way
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to distribute such materials along or upon its right of way between stations in this State as desired by the consignor the following regulations shall govern All such freights shall be billed at current tariff rates from the point of shipment to the first regular station next beyond the last intermediate place where any of such material is to be unloaded The consignor shall furnish all labor necessary to effect such distribution For the extra service and hazard of stopping cars and engines between stations as above indicated the railroad company may charge and collect ten dollars per car in addition to the current tariff rates it being understood that no regulation of this Commission shall require such distribution service to be performed except for telephone and telegraph companies duly chartered according to law
Ten mile minimum for short lines RULE 22 A railroad company whose line of road does not exceed ten miles in length may assess and collect freight charges on any shipment transported by it between any points on its line as if said shipment were carried ten miles
Transfer or switchtag charge RULE 23 A charge of no more than two dollars per car without regard to its weight or contents will be allowed for transporting switching or transferring a loaded car from any point on any railroad to any connecting railroad or to any warehouse sidetrack or other customary point of delivery that may be designated by the consignor within a distance of three miles from the point of starting
Joint charges to be equitably divided When in the transfer switching or transportation of a car between such points it is necessary to pass over the track or tracks of any intermediate railroad or railroads said maximum charge of two dollars shall be equitably divided between the railroads at interest
Empties returned without extra charge When a charge is made for the transfer switching or transportation of a loaded car between such points no additional charge shall be made for the accompanying movement of the empty car in the opposite direction
Rates between different stations not to be disturbed Provided That this rule shall not interfere with any prevailing legal rate for the transportation of freight between different stations but shall apply only to switching movements or service incident to the forwarding or delivery of shipments and to local transportation movements or service between points both of which are situated at or immediately adjacent and tributary to a single station and within the customary yard or switching limits thereof
Use of property by another railroad not authorized RULE 24 No regulation of the Commission shall be construed as requiring or authorizing the use of any property of one railroad company by another railroad company for any purpose whatever without the consent of the owner of such property
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RULE 25
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At all of their agencies in Georgia cities and towns having less than 10000 inhabitants each according to the most recently published National census railroads shall receive all freight properly offered for transportation and shall make the usual deliveries of freight to consignees at all times on each day Sundays excepted between the hours of seven oclock a m and twelve oclock noon and between one oclock p m and six oclock p m from April the first to September the thirtieth inclusive and between the hours of seven oclock a m and twelves oclock noon and between one oclock p m and five oclock p m from October first to March thirtyfirst inclusive
In cities having 10000 inhabitants or over according to the most recently published National census said hours shall be from seven oclock a m to six oclock p m during the entire year with the exception of an intermission of one hour from twelve oclock noon to one oclock p m
Nothing in this rule contained shall be construed as preventing such delivery and receiving of freights by railroads earlier or later than the above mentioned hours if they so desire
RULE 26
All goods offered to a public carrier for transportation shall be accompanied by the necessary instructions for the immediate shipment thereof
No railroad company shall be required to accept for carriage any goods unless the same shall be of such character and in such condition and so prepared for shipment as to render the transportation thereof reasonably safe and practicable nor unless such goods or the packages containing the same shall legibly bear the name and address of the intended consignee
If the contents of a package can not be readily inspected it shall be the duty of the consignor upon demand to furnish to the carrier a complete sworn list of such contents in default of which the carrier may refuse to accept such goods for transportation
Depots hours for keeping open
Earlier or laterdelivery or receiving not prohibited
Shipping instructions must accompany goods
Preparation of goods for shipment
Inspection facilities for
RULE 27
No railroad shall charge more than its maximum legal rate less ten per Joint rates centum for its service in carrying a joint shipment that is to say a shipment that in reaching its destination is carried by two or more different independent and separately operated railroads to which continuous mileage rate do not apply under the provisions of Freight Rule No One
Provided That this rule shall not be construed as prohibiting the division of any joint rate by the railroads at interest among themselves in such proportions as may be agreed upon by them
RULE 28
When transported by a narrow gauge railroad fifteen thousand pounds shall Narrow be the minimum carload weight of any class of freight upon whieh the Com SSff
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Transfer to and from narrow guage railroads
Reduced rates on returned shipments
Mixed
shipments
pounds regardless of what the prescribed carload weight of similar freight may be when carried by standard gauge railroads and the freight rate upon4 such a reduced carload weight shl be less in the same proportion
Where continuous mileage ratePlipply under the provisions of Freight Rule No 1 of the Commission to two lines of railroad one of the same being of narrow gauge and the other of standard gauge an extra charge of three dollars per carload regardless of the weight or contents thereof may be made for transferring a shipment of brick or lumber from one of said lines to the other in transit
RULE 29
Shipments of freight except articles classified firstclass or higher which are not delivered at destination may be returned between points within this State at onehalf the rate applying in the reverse direction provided that the full amount of freight charges in both direclions shall have been paid or guaranteed by owners and provided further that such return is made within ninety days of arrival at destination Billing for the return shipment must show proper reference to the original billing
The foregoing shall not apply on Machinery Agricultural Implements or other articles returned for repairs Provided however that the above rui shall not operate to reduce the minimum charge on single shipments as per Rule No 4
Agricultural Implements and Machinery C L or L C L returned to manufacturers must be prepaid or waybill must be accompanied by an order from manufacturers for such return
RULE 30
Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Classification any package containing articles of more than one class will be charged at the rate for ths highest class articles contained therein
When a number of different articles all of which are in the same class are shipped at one time by one consignor to one consignee and one destination in carloads such car or cars shall be taken at the carload rate per 100 pounds and at the highest minimum carload weight established for either of the articles contained in car actual weight to be charged for if in excess of such carload minimum Provided however that when articles shipped as above are in class N O or P the lowest carload weight shall be used
If the articles are in different classes the highest carload rate and minimum weight provided for either ofthe articles in car shall be charged on all articles that make up the carload actual weight to be charged for when in excess of the specified minimum weight Except that where the actual weight of the articles in any one class equals or exceeds the minimum carload weight provided therefor such articles shall be charged for at the minimum carload weight excess in proportion and carload rate provided for same and the other articles may be charged for at the L C L class rate to which they belong
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RULE 31
Upon the request of a consignee or consignees of a carload shipment of coai or lumber for reweighing a car or cars providing such request is made within the free time prescribed by the Storage Rules of this Commission it shall be the duty of the delivering line within fortyeight hours after the receipt of such request provided such line has track scales at that point to have the same reweighed in the presence of consignee or his agent if it be so desired by a sworn weigher who shall furnish to the consignee a certificate showing the gross tare and net weights thereof If the net weight thus ascertained shall differ from the billed weight by more than one per cent of the latter subject to a minmum of five hundred pounds the billing shall be corrected to the reweight
Provided however that no railroad company shall be required to reweigh cars as herein provided for unless the consignee shall at the time of requesting reweight deposit with the agent of the delivering line the sum of two dollars which amount when the billed weight is corrected as hereinbefore provided for shall be refunded to consignee within twentyfor hours after corrected weights are ascertained
Free time for unloading cars which are reweighed as herein specified provided the billed weights thereof are corrected as set out in paragraph one shall begin at 700 oclock a m on the day following that upon which reweighing was done
For a violation by any railroad company in this State of the provisions of this rale or any of them such railroad company shall pay to the consignee so oiI ended within thirty days after demand therefor is made by the consignee the sum of one dollar per day for each offense for eachday that such violation continues
RULES GOVERNING THE ERECTION AND LOCATION OP RAILROAD EXPRESS AND TELEGRAPH DEPOTS STATIONS AGENCIES AND OPPICES
RULE 1
f It shall be the duty of all railroad express and telegraph companies in this Depots State to establish conduct and maintain such stations offices and agencies for the transaction of the usual and customary business with their patrons at all lished points on their lines in Georgia where the volume of such business offered i hall reasonably justify or where the public service and convenience may rea i onably require the same
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RULE 2
No discontinuance of agencies without consent of commission Each and every depot station office and agency now maintained conducted or used in Georgia by any railroad express or telegraph company doing business in this State for the transaction of business with the public is hereby formally established and located at the point and on the premises where the same is now being so maintained and conducted No such depot station office or agency as aforesaid now established or that hereafter may be established pursuant to orders made by the Commission or voluntarily by such company or otherwise shall be closed removed suspended discontinued or abolished without authority granted by the Commission upon written application
Application for depots what they should show RULE 3 All applications that may be made asking that the Commission will require the establishment of any railroad telegraph or express office station or agency or the construction or improvement of any depot building whether for freight or passengers or for both shall clearly and fully set forth in detail all of the reasons and grounds upon which such applications may be based and in so doing shall give as nearly as may be practicable the following information The population of the town city or other locality in question the number of stores schools churches factories etc in and adjacent thereto the actual and immediately prospective volume of business to be accommodated by the said improvement desired and all such further information as would enable the Commission understanding to judge of the necessity for such improvement and intelligently to act upon such application
Separate waiting rooms for white and colored li RULE 4 Each railroad company shall provide separate waitingrooms for white and colored passengers in each and every passenger depot and in each and every combination freight and passenger depot that may hereafter be built rebuilt or remodeled by such company in this State whether done voluntarily by such company or in compliance with orders made by the Commission or otherwise
STORAGE RULES RULE 1 The following rules shall govern the collection of all storage and demurrage charges in this State and for failure of either shipper or consignee or railroad company to comply with the terms of said rules the party at fault shall incur the penalties prescribed by the rule or rules violated Provided however that if compliance with the terms of any of said rules by a railroad company be made impracticable by some cause over which said company has no control the time during which compliance therewith is thus suspended shall be counted as free time As to any dispute growing out of this provision however the Commission shall be the sole judge
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RULE 1A
Upon the arrival at destination of any and all freights the delivering line shall within twentyfour hours thereafter give to consignees thereof legal notice of such arrival and the giving of such legal notice as hereinafter defined shall be a condition precedent to the collection by railroad companies of any storage charges upon any shipment notice of arrival of which has not been thus served upon the consignee and no storage charges shall be assessed nor collected other than as authorized by these rules
For failure to give such legal notice of arrival the railroad company at fault shall pay to the consignee so offended the sum of one dollar per car per day on carload shipments and one cent per hundred pounds per day on less than carload shipments for each day during which the terms of this rule are not complied with
RULE 2
Legal notice as herein understood and intended may be either served by mail or personally and the leaving of notice at the consignees residence or usual place of doing business shall also be considered personal notice In either case such notice must show the weight of the freight in question and the amount of charges due thereon and in case of carload shipments shall show as well the initials and number or numbers of the car or cars containing the same
If such notice be served personally upon the consignee the period of free time within which to receive such freight and to remove the same from the custody of the delivering railroad company shall begin at seven oclock a m on the day after such notice is served and shall continue during fortyeight hours exclusive of Sundays legal holidays and such hours on other days during the free period between seven oclock a m and seven oclock p m as the inclemency of the weather may render the removal of the freight in question from the custody of the carrier reasonably impracticable of which in case of dispute the Commission shall judge
Provided however that on cars of coal containing 60000 pounds or more and loaded in cars the sides of which are three and onehalf feet or more high and which do not contain more than two dumps sixty hours free time shall be allowed as above
Where notice is served by mail the time allowed as free time shall be computed from seven oclock a m of the second day after such notice has been given
Provided That where such notice is alleged to have been served by mail and the consignee makes oath that neither he nor any of his agents nor employees has received the same then no storage charge shall be made until legal notice has been given as above specified
Where one consignee receives over the lines of one railroad company in one day four or more cars that take track delivery each of said cars in excess of three shall have seventyeight hours of free time
Notice of arrival of goods to be given
Notice bow served and information given
Free time
Notice fey mall
Over four cars in one day
Order
notify
shipments
Substantial compliance
Amounts that may be charged
Arrival
definition
of
Cars must be accessible for unloading
Where consignors ship goods to themselves or their order the above prt scribed written notice duly mailed to the consignee at the point of delivery I shall be taken and held to be sufficient legal notice whether such consignee j actually receives the same or not
Where notice is given in substantial compliance with the foregoing require1 ments the consignee shall not thereafter have the right to call in question the accuracy nor sufficiency of such notice unless within twentyfour hours after receiving the same he shall serve upon the delivering carrier a full written j statement of his objections to the insufficiency of such notice
RULE 3
Subject to these rules and regulations the maximum storage charges that may be lawfully assessed or collected by railroad companies in this State where i freight is not removed from their custody within the free time by these rules prescribed shall be
On loaded cars one dollar per car per day or fraction of a day
On freight in carload lots unloaded and stored in depots or warehouses ten cents per ton of two thousand pounds per day or fraction of a day
On freight in less than carload lots stored in freight depots or warehouses one cent per hundred pounds per day or fraction of a day
Provided That in no case shall the amount so collected on a less than carload j shipment be greater than the maximum charge on a carload of freight similarly stored for the same length of time
RULE 4
When a car destined for delivery at a particular point shall be brought within the customary switching limits of the delivering road at the point of destination designated in the bill of lading under which such shipment is carried and is I placed at a point not more than three miles distant from the freight depot of such carrier the goods therein contained shall within the meaning of these rules be deemed to have arrived at destination in so far as to impose upon the consignee the duty of giving direction for the disposition and placing of the car upon receipt by him of legal notice of the arrival thereof
RULE 5
A car taking track delivery must be and remain accessible to the consignee j for the purpose of unloading the same during the prescribed free time
If during free time a car be removed or its unloading be otherwise obstructed or prevented by the delivering railroad company the consignee shall not be charged with the consequent delay
If the delivering railroad company removes a car after storage begins thereon such car shall upon demand of the consignee be promptly made accessible for the unloading thereof
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RULE 6
Where a consignee shall give to the delivering carrier notice of his refusal to accept a shipment of freight properly tendered in pursuance of the bill of lading the delivering carrier shall give to the consignor legal notice of such refusal and if the consignor fails within three days thereafter to give direction for the disposition of such goods he shall thenceforth become liable to such carrier for the usual storage charges to the same extent and at the same rate as such charges are now under like circumstances by the rules of this Commission imposed upon consignees who neglect or refuse after notice of arrival to remove freight of like character
And where a consignee of freight either in carloads or less than carloads shall fail or neglect to remove such freight within six days after the expiration of free time then the carrier shall through the agent at point of shipment so notify the shipper unless the consignee has signified his acceptance of the property Said notice may either be served personally or given by mail
No such notice to the consignor however shall be required of a carrier company where goods are shipped in less than carload lots unless such goods or the packages containing the same shall legibly bear the name and address of the consignor thereof
A consignee who has once refused to accept a consignment of goods shall hot thereafter be entitled to receive the same except upon the payment of all charges for storage which would otherwise have accrued
RULE 7
A consignee whose place of business is located five miles or over from the depot to which his freight is billed shall not be subject to any storage charge thereon until a sufficient time shall elapse after legal notice of the arrival of such freight for such consignee to have removed the same from the custody of the delivering carrier by the exercise of reasonable diligence of which in case of dispute the Commission shall judge
RULE 8
Where loaded cars are detained at the point of consignment for want of proper shipping instructions or by reason of improper or excessive loading thereof by the shipper the railroad company may collect from such shipper one dollar per car for each day or fraction of a day that such car or cars may be so delaj ed
RULE 9
Railroad companies are required to furnish cars promptly upon request therefor When a shipper files with a railroad company written application for a car or cars stating therein the character of freight to be shipped and its destination such railroad company shall furnish same within four days Sundays and legal holidays excepted from seven oclock a m of the day following the receipt of such application
Rejected
shipments
Distant
con
signees
Detention of cars by shippers
Rail roads required to furnish cars when ordered
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For a violation of this rule the railroad company at fault shall within thirty days after demand in writing is made therefor pay to the shipper so offended the sum of one dollar per car per day or fraction of a day after expiration of free time during which such violation continues
Railroads must receive and promptly transport freight RULE 10 Whenever freight of any character proper for transportation whether in carload quantities or less is tendered to a railroad company at its customary place for receiving shipments and correct shipping instructions given such railroad company shall immediately receive the same and issue bills of lading therefor And when a shipment is thus received the Same must be carried forward at a rate of not less than fifty miles per day of twentyfour hours computed from seven oclock a m of the day following the receipt of shipment For failure to so receive or transport shipments as hereinbefore provided for the railroad company at fault shall within thirty days after demand in writing is made therefor pay to the shipper so offended or other party whose interest is affected thereby the sum of one dollar per car on carload shipments and one cent per hundred pounds subject to a minimum of five cents on less than carload shipments for each day or fraction thereof that the terms of this rule are not complied with The basis for any claim filed for a noncompliance with this rule shall be in cases where the shipper specifies the routing the actual route indicated by the shipper and in cases where no routing is specified by the shipper then the route usually used by the railroad companies at interest Provided however That at divisional terminals or at other points where rehandling of a shipment or transferring same from one car to another is neces sary in reaching its destination twentyfour hours shall be allowed at each point where such rehandling or transfer is necessary
Loading cars RULE 11 Where in accordance with the rules of this Commission a railroad company places a car or cars at a reasonably accessible point on its team tracks or on a private track designated by the shipper free time for the loading of such car or cars shall expire fortyeight hours from the time the same are so placed exclusive of Sundays legal holidays and such hours on other days during the free period between seven oclock a m and seven oclock p m when the inclemency of the weather may render the work of loading such cars reasonably im practicable of which in cases of dispute the Commission shall judge and thereafter a charge of no more than one dollar per car per day or fraction of a day may be assessed and collected by the railroad company until such car or cars have been tendered to the railroad company If the shipper should fail for fortyeight hours after the expiration of free time to begin loading such car or cars the railroad company placing same may consider them released and may remove such car or cars and collect two dollars for each car covering demurrage then due for the two days and upon failure
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of the shipper to pay this assessment or other penalty for which he has become liable under these rules railroad companies will be excused from placing cars for future shipments until such assessment has been paid
RULE 12
Railroad companies are required to make prompt delivery of all freights upon Ilust the arrival thereof at destination For failure to deliver freights at its freight promptly depot or to place loaded cars at an accessible point for unloading the same freights a r within fortyeight hours exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays computed 0snma from seven oclock a m the day after the arrival of same at destination over its line the railroad company at fault shall pay to the shipper or consignee of such goods one dollar per car per day on carload shipments and one cent per hundred pounds per day in less than carload shipments for each day or fraction thereof that such delivery is so delayed
RULE 13
If upon arrival at destination of car the consignee named in the bill of reqUjred lading should desire the same placed upon some sidetrack which is located on todebver another line of road the railroad which brought the car to the destination named nections in the billing shall upon receipt of direction so to do as per Storage Rule No for placing 4 and within twentyfour hours after the receipt of such notice deliver such car to the line upon which the designated sidetrack is located And if it be necessary in reaching the designated sidetrack to pass over the tracks of two or more railroads the initial line shall make delivery as above to its connection and each succeeding line shall do likewise that will cause the quickest and most feasible delivery to the designated track and in no case shall more than seventytwo hours be allowed in effecting such delivery
And the provisions of this Rule shall likewise apply to any car which is loaded on a sidetrack of one railroad to be transported to destination by some other line of road
For a violation of any provision of this Rule the railroad company at fault shall pay to the consignee or party whose interest is affected the sum of one dollar per car per day for each day or fraction of a day such violation continues
RULE 14
Subject to the provisions of Freight Rule No 23 each railroad company in Railroadg this State is required to accept from any connecting road of same guage any require and all cars proper for transportation that may be tendered it by such con cars from necting lineand shall within twentyfour hours exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays after tender is made place such car or cars at an accessible point for placing loading or unloading same on any sidetrack on its line that may be designated by order of the shipper or consignee at interest provided however that no railroad company shall be required to place on its general delivery tracks any car that reached destination or is intended to be forwarded over the line of another railroad
For a violation of any provision of this Rule the railroad company at fault shall pay to the party whose interest is affected the sum of one dollar per car per day for each day or fraction of a day such violation continues
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Tariff of rates
Limits of free delivery
Time of filing messages to be shown when desired
TELEGRAPH
Tariff and Rules Governing Telegraph Companies
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Except as otherwise specially provided no telegraph company shall collect more than twentyfive cents for its service in transmitting any message of ten words or less exclusive of date address and signature between any two points within this State nor more than two cents for each additional word of a day message nor more than one cent for each additional word of a night message and no additional charge shall be made for repeating a messagethat is telegraphing it back to the office where it originated for comparison
RULE 2
No extra charge shall be made for delivering a telegraphic message in cities or towns in this State within a radius of one mile from the office of the delivering telegraph company provided that such point of final delivery is within the corporate limits of such town or city
For the delivery of one or more messages by one messenger at the same time to one addressee beyond the limits above mentioned telegraph companies may charge not more than fifteen cents for the first mile or fraction thereof beyond such limits and ten cents for each subsequent mile or fraction thereof beyond such limits
Wherever practicable such telegraph company may deliver such messages by telephone upon whitten request of the sender or addressee thereof and charge the actual expense of so doing
RULE 3
Telegraph companies are required to show on each telegram they transmit anu deliver between points in Georgia the correct time expressd in hours and minutes that such telegram was received at office of delivery And where the sender of any such message desires to show also the correct time of filing witn initial office the transmitting company shall where the words necessary to express the filing time added to the words in the body of the message do not exceed ten words carry said information free But where such words added to the words in the body of the message exceed ten words a charge of two cents per word for each word in excess of ten shall be allowed subject to a maximum extra charge for showing said time of filing of five cents
THE DARIEN TELEGRAPH CO
Upon application of the Manager of the Darien Telegraph Company to be allowed an increase in the telegraph rates and upon showing made it is
ORDERED That said company be allowed to charge forty cents for ten words exclusive of date address and signature and three cents for each additional word for day messages until otherwise ordered
SPECIAL NOTICE
See Rules Governing the Erection and Location of Depots and General Rules
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PASSENGER TARIFF CLASSES
Each Company doing business as a common carrier of passengers in this State is allowed to charge as maximum passenger fare the rates prescribed by the Passenger Tariff Class below in which such Company is placed
Class A 2 Cents per mile
Atlanta West Point R R Co
Class 11 24
Charleston Western Carolina Ry Co
Class C 2 y2
Alabama Great Southern R R Co Atlantic Coast Line R R Co
Central of Georgia Ry Co
Class 1 3
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic R R
Co ft
Albany Northern Ry Co
Augusta Southern R R Co
Brinson Railway
Chattanooga Southern R R Co Fitzgerald Ocilla Broxton R R Co Flint River Northeastern R R Co Gainesville Midland Ry Co
Garbutt Donovan Short Line R R Coi
Georgia and Florida Railway
Georgia Florida Alabama Ry Co
Class 11 4
Florida Central R R Co
Georgia Granite R R Co
Hartwell Railway Co
Western Atlantic R R
Cents per mile
Georgia Railroad Co
Cents per mile
Georgia Southern Florida Ry Go Seaboard Air Line Ry Co
Southern Railway Co
Cents per mile
Georgia Northern Ry Co
Gulf Line Railway Co
Louisville Nashville R R Co Macon Birmingham Ry Co
Macon Dublin Savannah R R Co Register Glenville Ry Co
Savannah Statesboro Ry Co Savannah Augusta Northern Railway Co
South Georgia Ry Co
Union Point White Plains R R Co Wadley Southern Ry Co
Wrightsville Tennille R R Co
Cents per mile
Milltown Air Line
Statenville Railway Co
Sylvania Girard R R Co
Special Group
Georgia Coast Piedmont four cents per mile except between Glenn ville and Ludowici
Flovilla Indian Springs Ry allowed a minimum charge of 25 cents Lexington Terminal R R allowed a minimum charge of 25 cents
Smithonia Dunlap allowed a minimum charge of 25 cents
Sandersville R R allowed a minimum charge of 25 cents
St Marys Kingsland R R Co 5 cents per mile maximum charge of 50 cents
Talbotton R R Co allowed a minimum charge of 25 cents
Tallulah Falls Ry Co three and onefourth cents per mile
Louisville Wadley R R Co four and onehalf cents per mile
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FREIGHT TARIFF CLASSES
Each Company doing business as a common carrier of freights in this State is allowed to apply the Standard Freight Tariff subject to the conditions of the Freight Tariff Class below in which such Company is placed
ClASS A
The Standard Tariff without percentage
CLASS B
On Classes 1 2 3 4 5 6 A E G H L N O the Standard Tariff with twenty per cent added
On Classes B K M R the Standard Tariff with ten per cent added
On Classes C D F J and P the Standard Tariff without percentage
On Lime and Ice the Standard Tariff with ten per cent added
CfiLASS CL
On Classes 1 2 3 4 5 6 A E G H L N O the Standard Tariff with twentyfive per cent added
On B K M R the Standard Tariff with ten per cent added
On Classes C D F J and P the Standard Tariff without percentage
On Lime and Ice the Standard Tariff with ten per cent added
CLASS
On Classes 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B E G H K L M N O and R For 40 miles and under the Standard Thrift with fifty per cent added for 70 miles ana over 40 miles the Standard Tariff with forty per cent added for 100 miles and over 70 miles the Standard Tariff with thirty per cent added over 100 miles the Standard Tariff with twenty per cent added
On classes C D F J and P the Standard Tariff without percentage
On Lime and Ice the Standard Tariff with ten per cent added
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CLASSIFIED LIST OF RAILROADSFREIGHT
For Freight Tariffs See Corresponding Numbers on Opposite Page
Class A
Alabama Great Southern Railroad Co Lexington Terminal Railroad Co Atlanta and West Point Railroad Co Union Point White Plains Railroad Atlanta Northern Railway Co Co
Georgia Railroad Co Western and Atlantic Railroad
Class S
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co Class C
Atlanta Birmingham Air Line Railway
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic R R Co
Central of Georgia Railway Co Georgia Southern and Florida Ry Co Hartwell Ry Co
Lawrenceville Branch Railroad Louisville Nashville Railroad Co Register and Glenville Railroad Seaboard Air Line Railway
Southern Railway Co
Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad Co
Class I
Albany and Northern Railway Co Atlanta Stone Mountain Lithonia Ry Co
Augusta Southern Railroad Co Brinson Railway
Charleston and Western Carolina Ry Co
Chattanooga Southern Railroad Co Fitzgerald Ocilla and Broxton Railroad Co
Flint River and Northeastern Railroad Florida Central Railroad Company Flovilla and Indian Springs Ry Co Gainesville Midland Railway Co Garbutt Donovan Short Line Railway
Georgia and Florida Railway
Georgia Coast Piedmont R R Co Georgia Florida and Alabama Ry Co Georgia Granite Railroad C6
Georgia Northern Railway Co
Gulf Line Railway
Louisville and Wadley Railroad Co Macon and Birmingham Ry Co Macon Dublin Savannah Railroad Co
Milltown Air Line Railroad Co Ocilla Pinebloom Valdosta Railway Co
Sandersville Railroad Co
Savannah and Statesboro Railway Co Savannah Augusta Northern Railway Co
Savannah Valley Railroad
Smithonia and Dunlap Railroad Co South Georgia Railway Co Statenville Railway Company
St Marys and Kingsland Railroad Co Sylvania and Girard Railroad Co Talbotton Railroad CO
Tallulah Falls Railway Co
Wadley Southern Railway Co
On Stone Granite and Marble viz Blocks and slabs including furniture marble slabs for interior finish and grave and monumental work rough dressed or finished unlettered valuation limited to 20 cents per cubic foot C L Class P plus 25 per cent On same L C L 23 of 6
DARD TARIFF
PER 100 POUNDS Pei Bbl Per 100 Lbs Per 100 Lbs
Dis tance 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B c D E F G H
Miles Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 830 340 3 50 360 370 880 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 12 16 18 20 22 24 26 27 29 30 32 33 35 36 88 39 41 42 44 45 48 51 54 57 60 62 64 66 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 85 85 88 88 88 91 91 91 94 84 94 11 14 16 18 20 21 23 24 26 27 29 30 32 38 35 36 37 38 89 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 74 75 75 75 76 76 76 77 77 77 78 78 78 10 13 15 16 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 81 32 38 34 35 37 89 41 43 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 59 60 60 60 61 61 61 62 62 62 63 63 63 8 10 12 14 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 51 52 52 52 58 53 53 7 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 81 32 32 38 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 38 88 39 39 39 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 43 43 6 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 86 86 36 87 37 37 38 38 38 6 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 87 37 37 38 38 38 6 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 80 31 32 32 33 33 34 84 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 4J H 6 7 71 71 8 8 81 8 9 9 91 91 10 10 11 11 HI 111 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 8 5 51 6 61 61 71 71 8 8 81 81 9 9 91 91 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 18 14 14 15 151 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 28 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 7 9 11 12 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 43 48 43 43 9 11 12i 14 15 15 16 16J 17 171 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 81 23 23 23 24 25 26 28 29 31 31 33 33 34 34 36 36 38 38 40 40 42 42 42 42 44 44 46 46 46 50 50 50 52 52 52 54 54 54 2 3i 3f 5 6 6 6f 6f 7 7 7 7 7 n 7 7 8 8 8 8 H 8 9 9 n 9 9 9 9f 9I 10 io 10 10 101 io io 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 8 10 12 14 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 49 50 50 50 52 52 52 54 54 54 56 56 56
STANDARD TARIFF
Per 100 Pounds Per Ton Per Car Load Per 100 lbs
Dis tance J K L M N 0 P R
Miles Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts Cts I Cts Cts
5 8 4 35 55 5 00 5 50 4 00 4
10 10 5 50 80 6 50 8 00 5 00 5
15 12 6 55 85 7 50 9 00 6 00
20 13 6 60 90 8 00 10 00 7 CO 6
25 14 6 65 95 9 00 11 00 8 00 6
30 15 7 70 1 00 10 00 11 00 8 00 7
35 16 n 75 1 05 12 00 12 00 9 00 H
40 17 8 80 1 10 13 00 12 00 9 00 8
45 18 8 85 1 15 14 00 13 00 10 00
50 19 9 90 1 20 14 00 13 00 10 00 9
55 20 8 95 1 25 14 00 14 00 10 00 9
60 21 9 95 1 30 14 50 14 00 11 00 10
65 2 i 9 1 00 1 35 15 50 15 00 11 00 10
70 22 9 1 00 1 40 16 00 15 00 11 00 11
75 23 9i 1 05 1 45 16 50 16 00 12 00 11
80 23 1 10 1 50 17 00 16 00 12 00 12
85 24 9 1 15 1 55 17 50 17 00 13 00 12
90 95 24 25 9 10 1 15 1 20 1 60 1 65 18 00 19 00 17 00 17 00 13 00 14 00 13 14
100 25 10 1 20 1 70 20 00 17 00 14 00 14
11 26 10 1 25 1 80 21 00 18 00 14 00 15
120 27 104 1 30 1 90 23 00 18 00 15 00 16
130 28 ioI 1 35 2 00 24 00 19 00 16 00 17
140 29 11 1 40 2 10 25 00 19 00 16 00 18
150 30 11 1 50 2 20 26 00 20 00 17 00 18
16 81 12 1 60 2 25 27 00 20 00 17 00 19
170 82 12 1 70 2 30 28 00 21 00 18 00 19
180 33 12 1 80 2 35 29 00 21 00 19 00 20
190 34 13 1 90 2 40 29 50 22 00 19 00 20
200 35 13 2 00 2 45 30 00 22 00 20 00 20
210 36 13 2 10 2 50 31 00 23 00 20 00 21
220 37 14 2 20 2 55 31 50 23 00 21 00 21
230 38 14 2 30 2 65 32 00 23 00 21 00 21
240 39 14 2 40 2 65 33 00 24 00 22 00 22
250 40 15 2 50 2 75 33 50 24 00 22 00 22
260 41 15 2 60 2 75 34 00 24 00 22 00 22
270 42 15 2 70 2 85 34 50 25 00 23 00 22
280 43 16 2 80 2 85 35 00 25 00 23 00 23
290 44 16 2 90 2 95 36 00 25 00 24 00 23
300 45 16 2 95 3 00 36 50 26 00 24 00 23
31 46 17 3 05 3 10 37 00 26 00 24 00 23
320 47 17 3 05 3 20 38 00 26 00 24 00 24
330 48 17 3 15 3 30 38 50 27 00 25 00 24
340 49 17 3 15 3 40 39 00 27 00 25 00 24
350 50 17 3 23 3 50 40 00 27 00 25 00 24
360 51 17 3 28 3 50 40 00 27 00 25 00 24
370 52 17 3 28 3 50 40 00 27 00 25 00 24
380 53 18 3 41 3 60 41 00 29 00 27 00 26
390 54 18 3 41 3 60 42 00 29 00 27 00 26
400 55 19 3 41 3 60 42 00 29 00 27 00 26
41 56 19 3 54 3 70 44 00 31 00 29 00 28
420 57 19 3 54 3 70 44 00 31 00 29 00 28
430 58 19 3 54 3 70 44 00 31 00 29 00 28
440 59 20 3 67 3 80 46 00 33 00 31 00 30
450 59 20 3 67 3 80 46 00 33 00 31 00 30
460 60 20 3 67 3 80 46 00 33 00 31 00 30
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DIRECTIONS FOR COMPUTING RATES
For the benefit of those who may not be familiar with the subject the following directions are given for the computation of rates from the Classificationand Tariff of the Commission contained in this volume
This can best be done by an actual exampleTake for instance a shipment of dry goods weighing 500 pounds from Savannah to Tennille Ga Tennille being on the line of the Central of Georgia Railway we turn to the distance tables of that company page 371 where the distance from Savannah to Tennille is shown to be 135 miles Turning to page 323 a classified list of railroads in Georgia is found the Central being in Class C and on the opposite page 322 we find that on several classes of freight all roads in Class C are allowed to add 25 per cent to rates showTn in the Standard Tariff
Now turn to the Classification which begins on page 328 arranged in alphabetical order and under the head of D it will be seen that Dry Goods are in firstclass Turn to the Standard Tariff page 324 and follow down the first column which shows the miles There being no distance of 135 shown the next highest distance governs and opposite 140 miles in the next column this being the column for firstclass the rate is seen to be 57 cents per 100 pounds The road being allowed to add 25 per cent to this class and 25 per cent of 57 cents being 14 cents we find by adding the 57 and 14 together that tho maximum rate is 71 cents per 100 pounds or on the 500pound shipment 355
DIRECTIONS TO AGENTS REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF JOINT RATES
Rule No 27 provides that the maximum charge on a shipment which moves between two points both located in the State of Georgia but not located on the same road shall be 90 per cent of the sum of thelocal rates allowed to be charged by the roads handling the freight
To illustrate on a shipment of freight taking 1st class the ratefrom Eairburn Ga to Covington Ga on the Georgia R R will be arrived at as follows viz Take the A W P rate for 1st class Fairburn to Atlanta which is 20c to this add the Georgia R R rate from Atlanta to Covington 41 miles which will be found to be 27c making 47c From this 10 per cent must be deducted 10 per
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cent of 47c is 4 and 710 cents or 5c estimating the fraction as a unit deduct this from 47c and the result will be 42c which is the through 1st class rate Pairburn to Covington
In dividing the through rate each line will he allowed its local less 10 per cent i e the A W P will receive 20c less 10 per cent or 18c and the Georgia R R 27c less 10 per cent or 24c
The attention of agents is called to the fact that many of the roads are allowed to charge greater than the standard rates The classified list will be found on page 323 and on page 322 will be found the percentage of increase allowed to such roads and care should be taken to see that the standard rates are increased to the extent provided before the deduction of 10 per cent in arriving at joint or through rates
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CLASSIFICATION OF THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
Supersedes Classification Contained in 35th Report and
ael Amendments Thereto
EXPLANATION OF CHARACTERS
1 represents First Class
2 represents Second Class
3 represents Third Class
4 represents Fourth Class
5 represents Fifth Class
6 represents Sixth Class
1 represents ly times First Class
D i represents Double First Class
3 T 1 represents Three Times First Class
4 T 1 represents Four Times First Class
A B C D E F and H etc represent Classes A B C D E F and H etc respectively L C L represents Less than Car Load
C L represents Car Load
N O S represents Not Otherwise Specified
C R represents Carriers Risk
O R represents Owners Risk
CR OR CR OR
Agricultural Implements C Same with legs or rock
L not less than 20000 ers detached 2
pounds owners to load Fans Grain See Mills Fan
and unload 4 6 ning
Agricultural Implements Feeders and Condensers
L C L as follows Cotton Gin 2 3
Brooders including neces Forks Hay and Manure 3
sary Lamp boxed or Furnaces Evaporator 1
crated L C L 2 Gins Cotton 2 3
Same C L min wt 15000 Guano Horns tin N O S D I
lbs 3 Guano Horns tin crated 3
Cleaners Cotton Seed 11 1 Harrows Harrow Frames 3 4
Cradles Grain set up 3 T 1 D 1 Harrow Teeth packed 6
Cradles Grain K D in Hay Caps 3
bundles or boxed 1 2 Hoes in bundles 3
Crushers Corn or Cob 3 4 Hoes without handles in
Cultivators K D 4 barrels or casks 4
Cultivators set up 3 T 1 D 1 Horse Powers K D 2 3
Cutters Ensilage Straw and Horse Powers Railroad or
Hay set up 11 1 Endless Chain 11
Cutters Ensilage Straw and Incubators L C L K D
Hay K D and packed 3 and packed or crated 1
Distributors Guano set up 11 1 Same min C L weight
Distributors Guano K D 2 15000 lbs 3
Drills Grain set up 2 Hullers Cotton Seed and
Drills Grain K D packed 3 4 Clover 11
Dusters Bran set up 3 T 1 D 1 Kettles pans and pots cast
Dusters Bran K D packed 2 iron over 27 inches in
Elevators Hay 1 diameter L C L 4
Evaporators Fruit 1 Same C L min wt
Evaporators Sugar iron 20000 lbs 6
set up 1 N O S straight C L
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min wt 20000 lbs 6
N O S taking 6th Presses Cotton K D 4 6
class when in straight Presses Hay set up 1
C L mixed carload Same small and detach
min wt 20000 lbs 6 able parts removed
Knives Hay packed 2 and packed 4
Machines Hemp 1 2 Iron castings for hay
Machines Smut 3 presses boxed of 6
Machines N 0 S See Mar Presses N O S 2
chines Bruners Tree in bunbles 1
Machines Mowing ana Rakes Hand in bundles 3
Reaping Binders and Rakes Horse set up lh 1
Harvesters whether com Same K D and well
bined or separate K D packed 3
L C L 2 4 Rollers Field and Road 3 5
and partly boxed C L Rollers Sugar 3 5
20000 pounds 4 6 Scrapers Road and Pond 3 4
Machines Mowing and Scythes in bundles 2
Reaping Binders and Scythes in boxes 2
Harvesters whether com Snaths Scythe 1 2
bined or separated set up n 1 Separators Same as
Purifiers Middlings 3 T 1 D 1 Threshers
Mills Burr stone Portable 3 Shellers Corn 1 2
Mills Cider 4 Shovels and Spades in bun
Mills Corn and Hominy 3 4 dies 3
Mills Cotton Seed 2 Spreaders Manure set up li 1
Mills Cane and Sorghum 5 Spreaders Manure K D
Mills Fanning set up 3 T 1 1 boxed 2
Mills Fanning K n 1 Threshers 1
Mills with Trains Sugar 3 T 1 D 1 Trains Sugar 3 T 1 D 1
Mills N O S 2 Wheelbarrows Iron 3
Mowers Lawn hand pow Wheelbarrows Railroad n 1
er not packed 1 Wheelbarrows Wood set
Same K D packed han up 1
dies in bundles 2 Wheelbarrows Wood K D
Pans Sugar Same as Evap and packeu or bundled 3
orators Sugar A
Planters Corn and Cotton Accoutrements Military 1
K D in bundles or boxes 2 3 Acids N O S D 1
Planters Corn and Cotton Acids Carbolic 4
set up n 1 Acids Dry 3
Plow Handles and other Acids Muriate and Sulphu
Wood in shape for Im ric in carboys boxed L
plements boxed crated C L D 1 2
or bundled 4 5 Acids Muriatic and Sulphu
Plow Singletrees and Dou ric in carboys boxed
bletrees 5 C L 2 4
Plow Irons and Mold Acid Sulphuric in iron
Boards over 20 pounds casks 3 6
each 4 Acid Sulphuric in tank
Plow Plates Points Wings cars 6
Castings and Steel Same Agate Granite or Enam
as Bar Iron eled Ware iron or steel
Plows Gang and Sulky 3 T 1 D 1 L C D 2
Plows set up N O S 1 2 Same C L 4
Plows N O S K H 4 Same in mixed carloads
Presses Cider 4 with tinware same as
Presses Cotton set up 1 Tinware
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Alcohol Same as Liquor
Ale See Beer
Almanacs and Trade Circulars Same as Printed
Matter
Alum in barrels or casks 6
Alum N O S 4
Ammonia Sulphate of same as Fertilizers
Ammonia Waters 5
Ammonia Water Casks returned empty 6
Ammunition N O S 1
Anchors Guy 4
Same N O S 5
Andirons packed 4
Same unpacked 5
Antimony Crude 3
Antimony Metal 4
Anvils 5
Apples green See Fruit Apples dried See Fruit
dried
Apple Butter See Butter Argols in boxes bbls or
casks 4
Arsenic crude in kegs boxes or barrels 3
Asbestos in boxes kegs bags or bales L C L 2
Asbestos in barrels or
casks L C L6
Asbestos in bbls or casks
C L L
Asbestos Cement L C L 4
Asbestos Cement C L L
Asbestos Ore L C L 4
Asbestos Ore C L L
Asbestos Packing in rolls
or cases L C L 3
Asbestos Packing C L 6
Asbestos Roofing in rolls or cases L C L 4
Asbestos Roofing C L L
Ashes and Meal Cotton Seed See Cotton Seed
Ashes Wood B
Asphaltum packed L C L 6
Asphaltum C L A
Automobiles Same as
carriages
Axes 1 5
Axles and Wheels Car
See Iron Bar Band etc Axles Carriage and Wag on See Iron Bar Band etc
Axle Grease See Grease
CR I OR
B
Babbitt Metal 4
Bacon See Meats
Baggage Army 1
Baggage Personal Effects
in Trunks 1
Bagging in rolls or bales
N O S B
Bagging Oil Press
Bags Burlap 6
Bags Cotton for Flour 6
Bags Gunny 6
Bags Paper 6
Bags Traveling v 1
Baking Powders See Powder
Bale Rope 5
Balusters See Woodwork Bananas See Oranges
etc under Fruit
Band and Hat Boxes See Boxes
Barilla 3
Bark Ground in bags or
bbls N O S 5
Bark Tan in sacks 5
Bark Tan C L 20000 lbs class P less 20 per
cent
Barley See Grain
Barley Pearl 3
Barrel and Box Material
C L 24000 lbs p
Barrel and Box Material
L C L 6
Barrels tight half Barrels and Kegs empty except Ale aiid Beer empties and loose barrels L C
L Class R plus 20 per cent
Same in carloads of 10000
pounds p
Barrels half Barrels and Kegs empty Ale and Beer estimated weights barrel 100 lbs half barrel 50 lbs keg 30 lbs E Barrels loose such as Lime Sugar Cement or Flour estimated weight
25 lbs 6
Barrels Iron or Steel
empty 6
Barrels Paper nested packed
Barrels Paper not nested 4 T
Barytes L C L
Barytes C L 25000 lbs
IC 35 to
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Base Balls and Bats 1 glass packed securely
Baskets Cotton Pickers wired and sealed or
Split Nested 3 locked L C L 2 4
Baskets N O S D1 1 Beer Ale and Ginger in
Baskets Fruit See Boxes glass packed securely
Fruit wired and sealed or
Baskets Wood Splint locked C L 4 E
with tops or handles Bees in Hives D 1 1
nested or in bundles of Bee Smokers boxed 1
four with ends placed in Beeswax 4
each other L C L Beets in barrels 3 6
Bellows 1
Baskets Cotton Patent Bells Bell Metal or Brass 1
combination of cloth and Bells and Fixtures viz
wood knocked down and Sheet or cast Iron loose
packed together 6 or packed L C L 3
Baskets Grate See Iron Same C L 6
Bath Boilers See Boilers Belting Leather 2
Bath Tubs See Tubs Belting Rubber 3
Batting Cotton in lots of Belting Stitched Canvas 4
100 bales of 50 lbs each 6 Berries Dried 4
Batting N 0 S See Cotton Berries Green prepaid 1
Bauxite Ore Same as Clay Bicycles See Vehicles
Beams See Spools Billiard Tables See Fur
Beans dried in boxes 2 niture
Same in barrels or sacks D Binders Reapers etc See
Bearings Brass See Brass Agricultural Implements
Bed Cord See Rope Binders Boards in Cases 2
Bed Springs See Springs Binders Boards in Bun
Bedsteads See Furniture dies 5
Bedsteads Brass See Bits and Braces same as
Brass Tools N O S
Beef Canned packed See Bitters Same as liquors
Canned Goods Blacking Shoe and Stove
Beef See meats See Polish
Beer and Ale in wood Black Lead See Lead
estimated weights bbl Blankets 1
350 lbs y2 bbl 180 lbs Bleaching Salts Same as
quarter bbl 100 lbs Lime Chloride pf
eighth bbl 50 lbs L C Blinds Doors and Frames
L 2 4 See Sash etc
Beer and Ale in wood Blocks Pulley See Pulley
estimated weights as Blocks under Machinery
above C L 4 E Blocks Shuttle rough 3
Beer le and Minerals Blooms and Billets See
bbls half bbls or kegs Iron
Blueing 1
Beer le and Porter in Blue Stone See Vitriol
glass packed L C L i Blue
securely wired and seal Boards Binders See Bin
ed or locked 2 ders Boards
Beer Ale and Porter in Boats Common wooden
glass packed C L se L C Lt V D 1
curely wired and sealed Boats Common wooden
or locked 4 E when flat cars are re
Beer Ale and Porter quired C Lv 5
Boxes See Boxes Boats Racing 4 T 1
Beer Ale and Ginger in Boats Row when loaded
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in box cars L C L 4 Boats Row when flat car is required min wt T 1
10000 lbs Boats Row when two flat cars are required min wt 10000 lbs to each 2
car Boats Row C L min 2
weight 20000 pounds Boats Steam Yachts min 3
weight 10000 pounds 2
Bobbins Spools Shuttles and Skewers in boxes
L C L 5
Same C L 6
Boilers Bath and Range Boilers See Machinery Bolts See Iron 1
Boneblack Bones and Bone Dust See Fertilizers Bonnets Same as Dry Goods 3
Book Cases Iron li 1
Books 1
Boots and Shoes L C L 1
Same C L 2
Borax packed Bottle Covers See Covers 4
Bottles empty packed Bows and Shafts See Vehicle Material Box and Barrel Stuff See Barrel and Box Material Boxes Ale Beer and Porter returned with empty 1 5
bottles Boxes Hat and Band 4 E
packed Boxes Fruit and Baskets C L not less than 20 D 1
000 lbs to be charged for Baskets fruit berry and vegetable nested and packed solid either in cases or securely fas R
tened L C L 2
Boxes Fruit L C L 1
Boxes Cigar empty packed Boxes Cracker empty re D 1
turned 5
Boxes empty including
Egg crates L C L Boxes empty including Egg Crates C L 15000 i
lbs to be charged for A
Boxes empty N O S 1
CR
Boxes Journal See Iron Boxes Paper empty packed C L min wt 10000
pounds 3
Boxes Match wooden 2
Boxes Paper nested packed i
Boxes Paper not nested 3 T 1 Boxes Paper Folding K
D and shipped flat in bales bundles or crates
Same as Bags Paper
Boxes Piano empty returned K D 6
Boxes Post Office Letter 2
Boxes Tobacco empty l
Boxes Vehicles See Vehicle Material
Box Straps Iron See
Iron
Brackets Insulator See Telegraph
Brackets Wood N O S
finished and boxed 3
Brackets Wood in white made of pine or other
wood 3
Brackets Iron Shelf packed 3
Brandy See Liquors
Bran L C L
Bran C L 25000 lbs
Brass N O S in boxes
barrels or casks
Brass Bearings and Castings packed
Brass Flues
Brass Scrap loose
Brass Scrap packed
Brass Valves boxed
Brass Vessels in boxes
barrels or casks
Bread 1
Breeching Metal Same as Saddlery
Brick Common and Fire
See Rule 12 C L 40000
pounds
Brick Common and Fire
L C L
Brick Bath
Brick Salt Plain in boxes
L C L
Same C L
Brick Salt Medicated in
boxes L C L 4
Same C L 6
Brick Machines See Ma
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chinery
Brimstone Same as Sul
phur
Bristles 1
Britannia Ware 1
Brooders See Agricultural Implements
Broom Corn pressed in Bales L C L B
Broom Corn pressed in Bales min C L 14000
pounds B
Broom Corn and Broom Handles C L mixed
14000 lbs charged for D
Brooms any quantity 4
Brushes 1
Buckets N O S Same as Wooden Ware 1
Buckets Coal 1
Buckets Well 4
Bucks Saw Bee Sawbucks
Buckles Turn packed L
C L 3
Same C L 5
Buckwheat Flour 6
Buggies See Vehicles
Building Material con
sisting of baseboards ceiling casing and moulding without ornamentation same as lumber
Building Material Wooden consisting of rough or dressed Lumber Laths Shingles Window and Door Frames Sash Doors and Blinds Mouldings Ballusters Baseboards Casings Newel Posts Stair work and Wain
scoting mixed L C L 4
Same C L 6
Bungs 3
Burial Cases See Coffins
Burial Vaults Cement L
C L 4
Same C L 15000 lbs 6
Burlaps 6
Burning Fluid 11
Burr Blocks finished 4
Burr Blocks rough 5
Butter Butterine and Oleomargarine in cans 1
Butter Butterine and Oleomargarine in kegs firkins buckets pails
OR
boxes and tubs
Butter Apple and other
Fruits in wood
Butter Trays paper nested same as bags paper C
CR
5
4
Cabbages packed 3
Cabbages loose C L 3
Cabinet Ware See Furniture
Cages Bird boxed 3 T1
Cages Bird K D nested
and packed D 1
Cake Nitre See Nitre
Cake Oil See Cotton
5 Seed
Cake Salt See Salt
Calcicake 5
3 Calks Toe in kegs 5
Calicoes Same as Domes
tics
Camphene ljj
Camphor 1
Candles boxed 4
Candy See Confectionery Cane Seed See Seed Cane Sugar See Sugar
Cane
1
3
Canned Beef packed 4
Canned Goods N O S 4
Canned Vegetables See Fruit
Cannon 1
Cans empty N O S3 T 1
Cans galvanized iron for manufacture of ice L
C L 1
Same C L min wt
15000 pounds 4
Cans Glass See Glass
Cans Paper crated 1
Cans tin empty N O S racked or boxed or in jackets L C L 1
Cans tin empty to be used for paints and oils minimum weight 20000
pounds
Cans Fruit and Syrup tin in bulk C L min weight
15000 pounds
Same entirely boxed or crated C L min 15000
pounds
Same L C L
Cans Tobacco empty 1
Caps and Hates 1
Caps Percussion 1
OR
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Caps Hay See Agricul and at owners risk 6
tural Implements Cars and Locomotives
Capstans 3 standard gauge on their
Carbons Electric Light own wheels viz
packed L C L 2 3 A minimum charge of two
Carbons Electric Light dollars per car is al
packed C L 3 lowed when shipped on
Carboys See Glass their own wheels
Card Clothing See Cloth Parlor and sleeping
ing cars 25c per mile
Cards Cotton and Woolen Coaches baggage mail
Hand packed 1 and expr cars 20c per
Cards Cotton and Woolen 1 mile
Cards Playing 1 Box cab stock or tank
Cards Show boxed See cars 10c per mile
Signs Coal gondola or 4 dump
Carpeting well covered 1 cars 7c per mile
Carpets Hemp and Rag 2 Flat Cars upon their own
Carpet Lining See Lining wheels 6c per mile
Carriages See Vehicles O Flat cars When one or
Car mileage freight of more flat cars are loaded
a cent per mile on a flat car the rate will
Car mileage passenger 3 be 3 cents per mile for
cents per mile those loaded on the flat
Carrara Same as White and 4 cents per mile
Lead for the car on wheels
Cars and Locomotives viz carrying the others
Cars Logging K D or set Locomotives and tenders
up C L 24000 lbs including tram engs
charged for 6 moved by their own
Cars Logging smaller power owner to furnish
parts boxed 5 fuel and crew owner
Cars Logging set up L 1 also to furnish pilot
c l 4 where rate amounts to
Street or Tramway oper 1 10 or less carrier to
rated either by steam furnish pilot where dhge
cable horse or electric exceeds 10 20c per
power single D 1 mile Not subject to
Street or Tramway oper Rule 27
ated either by steam ca Subject to a minimum
ble horse or electric charge of 200 for each
power C L two or road handling maximum
more on a car minimum charge for entire move
weight 2u000 lbs 5 ment of 6000
Cars Hand Lever or Crank Locomotives and tenders
for railway use viz including tram engs
S U L C L 1 dead connecting rods and
S U C L minimum small parts liable to be
weight 20000 lbs 5 damaged to be taken off
K D L C L 2 and boxed 25c per mile
K D released C L 6 Not subject to Rule 27
Cars knocked down i e Subject to a minimum
cars from which trucks charge of 200 for each
or other detachable parts road handling maximum
have been removed and charge for entire move
loaded on same car with ment of 6000
bodies to be loaded I Locomotives and tenders
and unloaded by owners 1 IJ including tram engs
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loaded wholly on flat ons
cars owner to load and Chalks Prepared 1
unload otherwise subject Charcoal in bbls or casks
to Rul 14 30c per mile L C L 5
Not subject to Rule 27 Charcoal in barrels or
Subject to a minimum casks C L not less
charge of 600 max than 24000 lbs to be
imum charge allowed charged for O
6000 Checks See Domestics
Cartridges metallic or pa Cheese 4
per not high explosives Chert C L 30000 lbs
boxed Li C L 1 Class P less 20 per cent
Same C L 5 Chestnuts prepaid 3
Carts Hand See Vehicles Chests Commissary 1
Cases and Crates Egg Chests Ice See Refrigera
See Boxes tors
Cases CocaCola and Soda Chicory 4
Water empty L C L 3 Chimogene Same as Oil
Cases Show See Show Coal
Cases Chinaware 1
Cash Registers See Reg Chloride of Lime See
isters Lime
Casing Window See Chocolate 1
Woodwork Chromos Same as Paint
Casks Iron See Drums ings
under Iron Chufas C L See Nuts
Churns
Castings Iron See Iron Cider in barrels or kegs B
Castings Plaster D 1 Cider in glass packed 2
Castor Pomace Same as Cider Mills and Presses
Fertilizers See Agricultural Ipiple
Catsup in wood 4 ments
Catsup in glass boxed 2 Cigar Lighters 1
Cattle See Live Stock Cigars boxed and strap
Caustic Soda See Soda ped corded and sealed 1
Cement in sacks or bar Cigars not packed as
res L C L B above not taken
Same C L B Cigar Boxes See Boxes
Cement Building Blocks Citron 2
See Building Stone un Clay in boxes barrels or
der Stone casks L C L B
Cement Glue packed 2 Clay C L See Rule 12
Cement Asbestos See 25000 poupds P
Asbestos Clay Burnishing packed 5
Cement Roofing See 1 Clay Fire B C B B
Roofing 1 1 Clay Fire C L See Rule
Cereals See Food Prep 12 25000 pounds P
arations Clay German 5
Chain Cotton Woolen and Cleaners Cotton Seed See
Hempen 2 Agricultural Implements
Chains loose or packed L Clocks boxed 1
C L 5 Clock Weights See
Same C L 6 Weights
Chain Belting See Ma Clothes Lines See Rope
chinery Clothes Pins 2
Chairs See Furniture Clothing 1
Clothing Card 1
Chalk Crayons See Cray Clothing Rubber and Rub
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ber Goods N O S 1
Clover Seed See Seed
Coal and Coke L C L
in boxes barrels or bags L
Coal and Coke C L L
Coal RatesAll percentages now allowed Railroad
Companies in this State on
Coal and Coke in carload
quantities are withdrawn and the said companies excepting the Western and Atlantic and Georgia Railroad Companies are allowed to charge for the ranqportatlon of Coal and
Coke in carload quantities as follows 1
For fifty miles and under Class L
For one hundred miles and over fifty miles Class L less 5 per cent
Over one hundred miles
Class L less 10 per cent
The Western and Atlantic and the Georgia Railroad Com j
panies are allowed to charge for the transportation of Coal and Coke in carload quantities as follows J
For fifty miles and under
Class L less 10 per cent
For distances over fifty miles Class L less 15 per cent
Coal Oil See Oil
Coal Tar See Tar
Cocoa 1
Cocoa Matting See Matting
Cocoanuts See Nuts
Coca Cola Syrup in barrels or kegs same as juices fruit etc
Codfish See Fish
Coffee Extract or Essence
of 2
Coffee Green single sacks 4
Coffee Green double sacks 6
Coffee Ground or Roasted
in single sacks 3
Coffee Ground or Roasted in double sacks boxes or
barrels 5
Coffee Roasted in boxes or barrels 5
Coffee Substitute Cereal
Same as Chicory
Coffee Mills See Mills Coffins plain or stained not painted nor var
nished wrapped l
Coffins N O S boxed or
crated 2
Coffins K D 3
CR
Coffins Metallic 2
Coke See Coal
Collars Horse See Saddlery
Collars Paper packed
Same as Dry Goods
Cologne See Perfumery
Columns Wooden solid
Same as Lumber
Columns Fluted and Ornamental Same as Woodwork
Combs Curry See Currycombs
Commissary Chests and Stores i
Compounds See Soap Powders
Compounds Polishing 3
Conductors or Down
Spouts or Leaders galvanized iron or tin See Gutters and Guttering Conduits viz
Brick L C L 6
Same C L of 6
Electrical I n s u 1 ating Tarred Felt Paper Indurated Fibre or Porcelain in bundles crates or boxes L C L 2
Same C L min wt
20000 lbs 4
Flexible Iron for electric
wires L C L 4
Same C LT 6
Underground for electric wires earthen cement concrete terra cotta
or clay L C L 6
Same C L of 6
Wooden creosoted L
C L 4
Same C L 6
Confectionery Candy value limited to 6 cents per lb and so specified on Bill
of Lading 4
Confectionery Candy vaiue limited to 20 cts per lb and so specified on Bill
of Lading 3
Confectionery N O S 1
Cooking Oil See Lard
Coolers and Filters Water
boxed 1
Copal See Gum
Copperas in barrels or
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Copperas N O S 4
Copper in boxes barrels or
casks 3
Copper Scrap packed 5
Copper Scrap loose 4
Copper Vessels in boxes
barrels or casks 2
Copper Bottoms Copper Plates Sheets Bolts
Wire and Rods 3
Copper Flues 2
Copper Ingots Pigs and
Matts 4
Copper Ore C L 25000 lbs P
Copper Ore L C L
Copper Stills worm
crated 1
Copying Presses see Press
OR
es
Cordage
Cork
Corn Starch See Starch
Corn See Grain
Corn Seed See Seed
Corn in ear See Grain
Cornices and ornamental work for buildings made of sheet or stamped metal plain galvanized or painted viz
Boxed or crated S TJ L
C L D1
Same nested L C L 1
Loose L C L 3 T 1
Boxed crated or loose C
L min wt 10000 lbs 2
Cornice Mouldings galvanized iron not cornices nested and crated any quantity 5
Cornices Wooden for windows doors or inside finish See woodwork
Cornices Wooden for outside finish Same as Mouldings for building purposes
Corsets 1
Corundum L C L in sacks barrels or casks value limited to 4 cents
per pound 3
Corundum C L in sacks barrels or casks value limited to 4 cents per lb 6
Cotton Rates for Compression
cR
6 Band Cotton 7cts per 100 lbs
8 Brand Cotton 8cts per 100 lbs
Cotton in bales J
Cotton Samples 1
Cotton Burnt shipments of burnt cotton are accepted at original weight and cotton rates applied
500 lbs to be the average weight per bale when original weight can not be obtained
Cotton Dyed in bales 4
Cotton Unginned packed in bags less than 2000
lbs L C L 2
Cotton Unginned packed in bags 2000 lbs and
over L C L 5
Cotton Unginned packed in bags C L minimum
weight 20000 lbs 6
Cotton Batting See Batting Cotton Batting N O S 5
Cotton Factory Products
See Domestics
Cotton Oil Mill Rolls See Oil Mill Rolls
Cotton Seed valuable for
planting L C L 6
Same C L G
Cotton Seed common any
quantity G
Note L C L Shipments of Cotton Seed to be sacked Otherwise 20000 pounds to be charged for
Cotton Seed Hulls C L 25
000 lbs P
Same without percentage
L C L G
Cotton Seed Meal Ashes and Oil Cake same as Fertilizers
Cotton Seed Mills See Agricultural Implements
Cotton Seed Oil See Oil
Cotton Waste Same as Paper Stock
Covers and Safes boxed 3 T 1 Covers Bottle Paper Straw or Wooden packed or
pressed in bales
Covers Wooden
Cracklings
Crackers
Cradles Grain see Agricul
1 M OS
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tural Implements
Cranberries Crates and Cases Egg see Boxesr Crates for peaches and ap 3
pies include wooden or splint inside carriers without tops or handles nested Crates for peaches and ap
pies L C L set up Crates for peaches and apples C L set up 20000 1 4
lbs min Crates for peaches and ap R
pies L C L K D Crates for peaches ahd apples K D C L 24000 B
lbs min P
Crayons Chalk Creameries packed or 4
wrapped Cream Tartar in boxes or 2 3
kegs Cream Tartar in barrels or 2
hogsheads Crockery Same as Earthenware 3
Croquet Sets in boxes Cross Arms Telegraph and Telephone see T e 1 egraph Crossties hewed or sawed of dimensions from 6x8 x7 to 7x9x96 C L 32000 lbs subject to 2
Rule 12 Crow Bars See Iron P
Crucibles Crushers Corn and Cob See Agricultural Implements 3
Crystals Washing Cultivators See Agricultural Implements 5
Curbing Well 2
Currants See Fruit I
Currycombs same as Hardware N O S
Cutch 4
Cutlery Cylinders iron See Drums under Iron Cylinders Sheet Metal See Iron 1
D
Dates See Fruit
Deer boxed 3 T1
CR
Deer Skins pressed in bales 2
Deer Tongue See Tongue Demijohns See Glass
Denims see Domestics Desiccated Meats and Vegetables 4
Detergent 4
Disinfectants in glass 1
packed 1
Disinfectants N O S in bbls 4
Distributors See Agricultural Implements
Dog Irons see Andirons
Dolomite for Furnaces
Same as Limestone
Domestics Denims Sheetings Shirtings Tickings Cotton Jeans Duck Checks Calicoes Prints Cotton Rope Thread Yarns and other factory products without percentage 6
Doors Iron See Iron
Doors and Frames See Sash etc
Drawers and Shirts Unlaundered entirely of Cotton see Garments Cotton
Drills Grain See Agricultural Implements
Dross Rosin Same as
Rosin
Drugs and Medicines N
O S dj l
Drums See Musical Instruments
Drums iron See Iron
Dry Goods N O S 1
Dry Goods in boxes or
bales l
Dry Goods in trunks crated or strapped 1
Dry Goods in trunks corded or wrapped l
Dry Goods in trunks not corded or wrapped D 1
Dusters Bran See Agricultural Implements
Dye Liquid or Wood Liquor in barrels 3
Dye Stuffs viz
Dry in boxes l
Dry N1 O S in kegs bbls or iron drums 2
Liquid N O S in bbls 5
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Dye Woods in boxes or
bbls 2
Dye Woods in stick 4
E
Earthenware not Chinaware Crockery Jugware or Stoneware viz
In boxes 2
In slatted boxes crates bbls tierces casks or
hhds L C L 4
Loose L C L 2
Packed or loose C L 6
Jugware Common C L O
Eggs packed 1 2
Electric Light Carbons See
Carbons
Electric Appliances viz Batteries N O S L C L 1 Same C L 20000 lbs 3
Battery Cups and Jars earthenware in packages
L C L 2
Same C L 5
Arc Light Globes and Bulbs in crates boxes bbls or casks L C L D 1 1
Same C L min wt 16000 lbs 2 3
Dynamos same as Ma chinery N O S
Meters boxed 1
Same N O S D 1
Hoods Electric Light iron nested in packages 2
Transformers weighing each 150 lbs or less 1
Same weighing over 150
lbs each 3
Electrical Instruments Fittings and Fixtures
N O S boxed 1
Elevators 1
Elevators Hay See Agricultural Implements
Emery value 4 cents per lb 3 Emery N O S 2
Empties dairy returned by the line over which shipment has been made not over 100 pounds 5 cents each for any distance
Enameled Ware See Agate
Engines See Machinery
Equipage See Accoutrements
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Essences See Extract Evaporators Fruit See
Agricultural Implements Evaporators Sugar See
Agricultural Implements Excelsior made from Georgia pine pressed in bales
L C L 5
Excelsior made from Georgia pine C L min wt
10000 lbs D
Exhibitors boxed or crated 3 T 1 Exhibitors woven or crated D 1 Explosives Same as Powder
Extinguishers Fire hand
glass or grenade packed li Extinguishers Fire on wheels
Same as Engines Fire
Extract Bark for tanning
in wood 5
Extract Bark for tanning in glass packed 2
Extract of Indigo See Indigo
Extract of logwood See Logwood
Extract of Malt in glass packed Same as Ale Extract and Essences N
O S I 1
F
Facing Iron and Coal in bbls or sacks L C L 6
Facing Iron and Coal in
bbls or sacks C L A
Factory sweepings and cotton waste See Paper Stock
Fans in boxes H 1
Fans Fly boxed 3
Fans Palm Leaf pressed 1
Fanning Mills See Agricultural Implements
Mills Fanning
Farina 2
Fasteners Box See Iron
Faucets boxed 2
Feathers D 1
Feeders Cotton Gin See Agricultural Implements Felloes See Vehicle Material
Felt Roofing See Roofing
Felting Boiler 2
Fence Wire and Wood
combination 5
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Fencing Wire other than Woven 5
Fencing woven wire 16 gauge and over o R of wet and rust of 6
Fenders Iron See Iron
Fertilizers C L 30000 lbs
Class M less 10 per cent without percentage
Fertilizers L C L Class K less 10 per cent without percentage
Shipments of fertilizer not subject to Rule 27
Fibre Palmetto and Pine
pressed in bales 6
Figs in drums l
Figs in casks or boxes 2
Figures not Iron packed
See Images
Files and Rasps packed 2
Filters See Coolers
Findings Shoe l
Firearms 1
Firecrackers and Fireworks packed so marked 1
Fire Extinguishers See Extinguishers
Fireplaces portable including the necessary pipe 2
Fih N O S in cans boxed 4
Fish Pickled or Salted in bbls half barrels kegs
or kits 6
Fish Dry Salted etc packed 5
Fish Dry Salted in bundles 2
Fish Ftesh See Meat
Fish Smoked in boxes 2
Fishing Rods D 1
Fishing Tackle boxed 1
Fittings Iron Pipe See Iron
Fixtures Bank Store etc
See Furniture
Fixtures Gas packed 2
Fixtures Grate packed 2
Fixtures Grate loose lj
Fixtures Tobacco See Machinery
Flax pressed in bales 3
Flax Seed See Seed
Flour in barrels estimated weight 200 pounds F Flour in sacks other than paper 10 lbs per sack and over C
CR
Same less than 10 lbs per
sack 6
Flour in paper not packed not taken
Flour Buckwheat 6
Flour Corn L C L 4
Flour Corn C L not less than 20000 lbs to be
charged for C
Flour Sack Material 6
Flour Selfraising in packages C
Flour Rice C
Flues Copper See Copper
Flues Iron See Iron
Flues Brass See Brass
FluorSpar L C L 6
FluorSpar C L M
Fly Fans See Fans
Fodder See Hay
Foil Tin in boxes 2
Food Animal or Poultry viz Dry prepared N O
S in sacks boxes or barrels L C L 4
Same C L 6
Liquid prepared in glass boxed or in cans boxed 2 Horse and Cattle Food
N O S in sacks D
Bird Gravel or Sand in
sacks or packed 2
Food Preparations Cereal viz
Grits Corn in boxes 6
Grits Corn other than in boxes same as Meal
Corn
Hominy same as Grits
Same in barrels halfbarrels kegs drums or boxes or in paper packages
Food Preparation N O S
in sacks 5
Food Prepared N O S 1
3 Food Preservatives packed 3
1 Foots Cottonseed oil See
Soap Stock
Forges Portable 3
Forks Hay and Manure
See Agricultural Implements
Fountains Soda fully
boxed 3 T 1
Fountains Soda not taken unless fully boxed
OR
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Fowls Fowls rlressAfl B
live in coopsC L 1 N
Fowls live in coops L C O
L 1 2
Frames Bed wrapped or
crated 2
Frames Door and Window
See Sash etc
Frames Picture Mirror or Looking Glass loose or
in bundles 3 T 1
Same wrapped
Same crated or boxed 1
Frames Mounted with Mirrors or Looking Glasses when shipped separately
from other Furniture3 T 1
Frames quilting See Quilting Attachments
Freezers Ice Cream 2
Fruit and Vegetables in cans without percentage
L C L 5
Same C L without percentage 6
Fruit in Glass packed 1
Fruit Berries dried 4
Fruit Berries green prepaid
Fruit Boxes and Baskets
3
D 1 2
D 1
3
1
See Boxes 1
Fruit Dates 2
Fruit Dried Currants 2
Fruit Dried N O S 3
Fruit Dried Apples and
Peaches L C L 4
Fruit Dried Apples and Peaches C L 6
Fruit Green N O S prepaid or guaranteed
Fruit Apples Peaches Pears not dried and other green fruit in barrels or boxes L C L
Fruit Apples Peaches Pears not dried and
3
6
C
3
B
other green fruit in barrels or boxes C L O
Fruit Juices See Juices
Fruit Oranges Demons
Bananas and Pineapples
L C L 4
Fruit Oranges Lemons
Bananas and Pineapples
C L 6
Fullers Earth Same as Clay
Furnaces Evaporator See
Agricultural Implements
Furs See Hides
Fuse El
Furniture C L viz
Bed Slats in bundles crates or loose min wt
24000 pounds 5
Chairs Wooden with Cane
Splint Rattan Reed Bamboo or Wooden Seats not upholstered min
wt 8000 lbs 3
Chairs N O S min wt
8000 lbs 2
Chairs and other Furniture
Stuff or Stock Wooden
N O S K D in the rough or in the white and Chairs K D in the White min wt 24000 lbs 4
Chair Seats in bundles or packed C L 20000 lbs 3
Fixtures of either hard or soft woods not including showcases for fitting Banks Barbershops Offices Saloons Stores etc with or without mirrors glass to be properly boxed min wt 12000
pounds 2
Mattresses Wovenwire or Spring Beds C L min
wt 1200u lbs 4
Mattresses Straw Cotton Shuck Hay and Excelsior min 12000 lbs 4
Poles Curtain rough or in the white min wt 24000 lbs 4
Vault or Office Iron or Steel consisting of Filing Cabinets or Cases Shelving Counters Roller Book Shelves and Tables crated or boxed
min wt 24000 lbs 3
Iron Bedsteads min wt
12000 lbs 4
N O S all kinds finished or in the white straight C L min wt 12000 lbs 2 N O S all kinds finished
or in the white taking 3d class O R or lower when in straight C L mixed C L min wt 12000 pounds 2
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Furniture L C L viz Beds Spring or Woven Wire See Mattresses Wire
Bedsteads Folding boxed or crated See note Note Same rate applies to folding beds in combination with wardrobes desks etc Bedsteads Iron or Brass
K D
Bed Slats Wobden in bundles or crates
Bed Slats Metal in bundles
or crates
Bookcases wrapped or crated S TL including Sectional or Elastic Bookcases in set up sections
Same K D
Bookcases and Desks com bination wrapped or
crated
Buffets See Sideboards Bureaus of Hardwood
wrapped or crated
Same of common wood Cabinets Wooden Revolving for displaying hardware wrapped or crated Cabinets Kitchen See Safes
Castors Roller packed Chairs Bamboo Rattan Reed or Willow wrapped
or crated
Chairs Barber Dental Folding Reclining or Surgical S TJ wrapped or
packed
Same K D or folded
wrapped or packed
Chairs Camp or Folding
Seat
Chairs Auditorium Opera Church etc packed K
Dr
Chairs Porch or Lawn iron or iron and wood
combined S TJ
Same K D
Chair and Stepladder combination
Chairs Rocking Hardwood or Metal Frames with Cane Splint Rattan Reed Willow Bamboo Leather or Wooden Seats not upholstered set up
CR
D 1
li
li
n
n
n
D 1
OR CR OR
unwrapped or wrapped with paper L C L D 1 1
i Same without rockers 12 1
Same without rockers tied in pairs seat to seat 1 2
2 3 Same without rockers of common wood completely K D wrapped or not wrapped packed in bundles 2 3
4 Chair Stock Same as Chairs K D packed Chairs N 0 S S U D 1 li
2 Chairs N 0 S completely K D li 1
11 1 Chair Seat Material viz Cane Rattan Reed Willow Bamboo or Leather packed or in bales ii 1
1 Chair Seat MaterialFiber Leather Board or Veneer 1 2
Chair Seats in bundles or packed 1 2
2 Chair Splints Wooden
3 packed or in bundles or bales I 2
1 Chiffoniers Same as Bureaus China Closets wrapped or crated D 1 li
2 Church Furniture N 0 S
wrapped or crated S U D 1 li
Same K D 1 2
D 1 Cots Woven Wire S U D 1 li
Same K D or folded 2 3
Cots N 6 S of hard wood S U D i li
D 1 Same of common wood 1 2
1 Cots N O S of hard wood K D 1 2
Same as soft wood 2 3
1 Couches metal folding K D or folded ii 1
1 Cradles or cribs wrapped or crated S TJ D 1
Same K D or folded 1 2
2 Cushions Furniture in bales or cases li 1
3 Desks and Seats School S U 1 2
li Desks and Seats School K D 2 3
Desks N 0 S wrapped or crated 1 2
1 Dressing Cases or Dressers Same as Bureaus Easels D 1 ii
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Filing Cabinets Cases or S U D 1 li
Boxes crated or boxed li 1 Same K D wrapped or
Fixtures not including packed li 1
show cases for fitting Refrigerators and Ice
banks barber shops offi Chests wrapped or
ces saloons stores etc packed 2 3
with or without mirrors Refrigerator Material thor
glass to be properly oughly K D 2 3
boxed wrapped or
crated 1 2 Safes or Cabinets Meat
Footstools See Hassocks or Kitchen tin wood or
Frames Lounge or Sofa wood and tin combined
S U D 1 li S U D 1 li
Same backs taken off 1 2 Same with legs detached
Hall Stands See Hat packed 1 2
Racks Same K D flat 2 3
Hassocks or Footstools li 1 Settees Same as Chairs
Hat Racks folding packed li 1 Sideboards or Buffets wrap
Hat Racks or Hall Stands ped or crated 1 2
N 0 S wrapped or Sofas and Teteatetes
crated S U D 1 li wrapped or crated D 1 li
Same K D or with tops Springs Bed See Springs
detached and secured Spring Beds See Mattres
inside of package crated ses wire
or boxed li 1 Stands or Racks Music
Lounges with backs wrap S U D 1 li
ped or crated S U D 1 li Same K D flat wrapped
Same with backs taken off li 1 or packed li 1
Lounges without backs Stools Piano wrapped or
wrapped or crated S IT li 1 packed li 1
Marble for Furniture See
Stone Tables Bamboo Rattan
Mattresses viz Reed or Willow wrap
Hair Wool or Feather D 1 li ped or packed 3 T 1
Spiral Spring not com Table Billiard and Billiard
pressed D 1 Table Beds boxed or
Spiral Spring in pack crated 1
ages containing two or Tables of hardwood N 0
more compressed not iS wrapped or crated
to exceed three inches S U D 1 li
per mattress in thick Same of common wood li 1
ness 1 2 Tables of hardwood K D
Straw Cotton Shuck flat or folded flat 2
and Excelsior 3 Same of common wood 2 3
Wire entirely taken Table Legs Slides Leaves
apart and K D boxed 1 2 Tops and Supports wrap
Woven Wire li 1 ped or crated 2 3
Spring N 0 S D 1 li Vault or Office iron or
N 0 S 1 2 steel consisting of filing
Poles Curtain wooden cabinets or cases shel
and Fixtures boxed or ving counters roller
crated 1 2 book shelves and tables
Same without Fixtures crated or boxed 1 2
boxed or crated 2 3 Wardrobes wrapped or
Poles Curtain N 0 S crated S U 1 1
and Fixtures boxed or Same K D flat 1 2
crated li 1 Washstands of hardwood
Racks or Stands Display wrapped or crated 1 2
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Same of common wood
N O S of hardwood S
XL wrapped or packed D Same of common wood
N O S of hardwood K
D wrapped or packed
Same of common wood
G
Gambier
Game See Poultry
Garments Cotton such as jackets or jumpers pants overalls unlaund
Iered shirts and drawers and knitting factory products shipped in original packages contents to be legibly marked on
each package
Gas in iron buoys requiring flat or gondola car minimum weight 5000
lbs j each
Gas for dental purposes or for calcium lights
in cylinders
Gas Liquid Carbonic Acid in iron drums or tubes carriers option See
Note
Note Drums or tubes containing Carbonic Acid Gas must be plainly marked by proper label or otherwise NOTICEDANGER This package must not be exposed to the sun or stored in a warm
Gasoline See Oil
Gauges Steam See Machinery
Gelatine
Generators Gas
Ginger Ground in boxes
Ginger in bags
Gins Cotton See Agricultural Implements
Ginseng
Girders Iron See Iron
Glass Carboys empty D 1
Glass Chimneys 2
Glass Demijohns empty
not packed4 T 1
Glass Demijohns filled not packed or boxed not taken
Glass Demijohns filled
boxed
Glass Demijohns empty packed D 1
3 T 1
OR
li
Glass Floor Lights rough
and heavy 5
Glass Fruit Jars See Jars
Glass Insulators See Insulators
Glass Lanterns See Lanterns
Glass Oil Cans with metal
jackets packed 1
Glass Plate 7xl5 feet or under outside measurement D 1
Glass Plate over 7ixl5 feet outside measurement subject to min
wt of 1500 lbs3 T 1
Glass Roofing and Skylight not Window Glass 2
Glass Colored stained decorated enameled ground figured or etched
L C L 11
Glass Colored stained decorated enameled ground figured or etched C L
Glass Vault Lights rough
and heavy 5
Glassware fine cut or engraved D 1
Glassware N O S 2
Glass Window plain color e d enameled or ground L C L 3
Same C L 5
Glucose in half bbls bbls
or hhds R
Glue 3
Glue Scrap 5
Glycerine in cans boxed
or in barrels 1
Glycerine in iron tanks or
casks 3
Glycerine Nitro plainly labeled L C L4 T 1
Glycerine Nitro plainly labeled C L3 T 1
Graders Outfits See Outfits
Grain
Grain Corn in ear sacked
L C L
Com in Ear L C L sacked Grain Corn in ear C L Subject to Rule 13 without percentage N
Granite See Stone
Granite Roofing See Roof
D 1
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Granite Ware See Agate Grapes in bundles boxes or crated L C L
Grapes C L
Graphite C L 25000 lbs
Class P less 20 per cent
Grass Seed See Seed
Grate Bars See Iron
Grate Baskets See Iron Grates See Iron
Grave Stones See Stone
Grease Axle 6
Grease Car in barrels 6
Grease N O S in buckets tubs kits or kegs L C L 3
Grease N O S in boxes barrels or casks 6
Grenades packed li
Grindstones 6
Grindstone Fixtures packed
or in bundles JL 3
Grits Corn same as Meal Corn
Grits in boxes 2
Groceries NL O S 2
Guano See Fertilizers Guano Horns See Agricultural Implements
Gum Camphor See Camphor
Gum Copal Kowrie and
Shellac 2
Gums N O S 2
Gun Cotton D 1
Gunny Bags See Bags Gunpowder See Powder
Guns Rifles 1
Gutters and Guttering galvanized iron or tin viz
Not nested L C L 1
In nests of two or more
crated L 0 L 2
Same C L 4
Gypsine in Cases Same as Paints dry in Cases
Gypsum Land Plaster Fertilizer Same as Fertilizers
Gums Chewing 1
H
Hair in sacks 1
Hair Cattle for plastering
pressed in bales 6
Hair Curled pressed in bales and Hair Rope 2
Hair Goods manufactured packed in boxes D 1
Hames in bundles or packed 3
Hammers other than B Sledge same as Tools N
O O S
Hammocks and Fixtures li Hams Same as Meat salted Hand Carts See Vehicles Handles N O S boxed or
crated 5
Handles Broom boxed or
crated L C L B
Handles Broom C L not less than 24000 pounds
to be charged for K
Handles Broom and Broom Corn C L mixed See Broom Corn
1 Handles Plow See Agricultural Implements
Handles Beams and other woods for manufacturing purposes rough or dressed but unfinished C L
24000 lbs Rules 12 and 13 to apply without percentage K
Hangers Rails and Tracks door packed or in bundles 4
Hardware packed N O S 2
Hardwood See Wood
Harness See Saddlery
Harness Hardware Same as Hardware N O S
Harrows and Harrow Teeth See Agricultural Implements
Hasps see Hooks
Hatchets same as Axes
Hats and Caps Same as Dry Goods
Hat Boxes See Boxes
Haversacks Sam as Accoutrements
Hay Fodder and Straw pressed in bales C L or over min wt 20000 lbs to carload all excess to be charged for at proportionate rates D
Hay Fodder and Straw pressed in bales L C L R
Heading See Barrel and Box Material
Hay Caps See Agricultural Implements
Hay Presses See Agricultural Implements
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Head Lights boxed D 1 Honey in barrels or kegs 1 5
Hearses See Vehicles Honey Extractors crated 1
Heaters Steam See Ma Honey Section boxes and
chinery Frames in crates or boxes 3 4
Heel Plates packed 4 Hoofs and Horns K
Hemp in bales 3 Hooks Hasps and Staples
Herbs See Roots N 0 S packed 4
Hessians in original bales 6 j Hooks and Rods Meat N
Hides furs peltries and 0 S packed or loose 4
Skins viz Hooks Backhand packed 4
Furs in bags 3 T 1 Hooks and Rods Meat N
Furs in boxes bundles or 0 S packed or loose 4
trunks strapped D 1 Hoop Iron See Iron
Furs N 0 S See Skins Hoop Poles B
N 0 S Hoop Skirts D 1
Hides dry loose 1 Hoops Barrel Wooden
Hides dry tied in bundles same as Barrel Material
or bales any quantity 4 Hoops Truss Coopers 1
Hides green 5 Hops baled 2
Hides green salted 6 Hops in boxes 1
Peltries See Skins N O S Horse and Mule Shoes See
Skins Deer pressed in Shoes
bales 2 Horse Powers See Agricul
Skins N 0 S furs and turai Implements
peltries value limited to Horses See Live Stock
25 cents per lb in bags D 1 1 Hose Carriages See Ye
Same pressed in bales 1 bides
Same N O S D 1 Hose Leather 2
Skins Sneep dry in Hose Rubber 3
bales 1 Hosiery Same as Knitting
Same green in bundles 2 Factory Products
Same salted in bundles 3 Hospital Stores 1
Hinges and Butts pack Household Goods less than
ed L C L 4 carload shipments of H
Same C L 6 H G must be prepaid or
Hives Bee empty set up 1 freight guaranteed
Hives Bee K D crated 6 Household Goods and old
Hobby Horses entirely Furniture packed value
boxed or crated D 1 1 over 5 per 100 pounds
Hobby Horses unboxed 4 T 1 3 T 1 and full value express
Hoes see Agricultural Im ed in bill of lading said
plements valuation only to apply
Hods Coal 1 in cases of total loss D 1 1
Hogs See Live Stock Household Goods and old
Hogsheads empty double Furniture packed value
barrel rate limited to 5 per 100
Hollow Ware loose L C L 1 3 ibs and so expressed
Hollow Ware loose ship in bill of lading said
p e d separately from valuation only to apply
Stoves C L not less in case of total loss
than 15000 pounds to be L C L 1 4
charged for 3 5 Household Goods and old
Hollow Ware packed 3 4 Furniture well packed
Hominy See Food Prep value not expressed in
arations bill of lading L C L 1 3
Honey in glass or tin Household Goods and old
boxed 1 3 Furniture well packed
Honey in comb boxed 1 3 C L 20000 pounds to
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total loss
Household Goods and old Furniture with Live o Stock one attendant o to have passage free on same trains as car
E C L value limited to 5 per 100 pounds said 2 valuation only to apply in case of total loss D 1 S Explanations
EJ 1All Bundles of Bedgf ding Trunks of Clothes ing Household Goods o or similar articles not Furniture will not be p received for transportais des must be strapped chests of similar artiP1 tion unless packed or securely nailed This does not apply to C L of Household Goods
2 Bills of Lading and WayBills must designate character and number of packages
3 These instructions apply to old and secondhand Furniture Clothing Bedding etc not
to new articles
Houses portable L C L 4 Same C L 6
Hubs and Felloes See Vehicle Material
Hullers Clover etc See Agricultural Implements Hullers Pea Same as Corn Shellers under Agricultural implements
Husks and Shucks in bales
See Rule 12 D
Hydrants Fire Plugs and
Water Gates 5
I
Ice L C L in casks barrels or bags prepaid B
Ice C L L
Images and Figures Bronze or Metal packed not Iron Statuary 3 T 1
Incubators See Agricultural Implements
OR
6
5
D 1
Indigo 1
Indigo Extract in barrels 3
Infusorial Earth 3
Ink in wood 4
Ink Printing in wood 4
Ink Writing Fluids in glass
or stone boxed 3
Insulators ree Telegraph and Telephone Material
Iron and Steel Drums and
Cylinders empty 5
Iron Box Straps or Fasteners packed or in bundles 6
Iron Blooms and Billets steel L CL of 6
Same C L Same as Pig Iron
Iron Bar Band Boiler and Jail Plate Car Wheels and Axles Wagon and Carriage Axles Iron Pipe of 6 Iron Muck and Puddle
Bars L C L of 6
Same C L same as Pig Iron
Driving Whefi s on axles
Iron Journal Boxes of 6
Iron Nails and Spikes
Bolts Nuts Rivets and
Washers packed of 6
Samein sacks boxes or
cartons packed 5
Iron Plow Plates Points Wings Castings and Steel wired or packed Of 6
Iron Bridge Pig Scrap Railroad Spikes Chairs Frogs Fish Plates and Fish Plate Bolts L C L of 6
Iron Bridge Pig Railroad Spikes Chairs Frogs
Fish Plate and Fish Plate
Bolts C L M
Iron Castings in boxes 2
Iron Castings not Machinery unpacked each piece under 206 pounds 3
Iron Castings not Machinery each piece weighing 200 lbs or over
unpacked 5
Iron Castings not Machinery or Sewing Machines in kegs or casks 4
Iron Crow Bars and Forgings 6
Iron Flues 4
I Iron Fronts Girders and
OR
4
of 6
5
6 5
i t3
CB
OR
Beams for buildings Iron viz Sheet Iron and Steel plain galvanized corrugated or stamped in imitation of brick packed 4 8 Of 6
or in bundles 6
Iron Planished or Russia 2
Iron Hoop Iron Mantels Grate Baskets Fronts Fenders and 1 of 6 3
Frames packed Iron Mantels Grate Baskets Fronts Fenders and 2
Frames not packed 1 3
Iron Grates completely 3
packed 2
Iron Grates completely
loose 1 1
Iron Grate Bars L C L of 6
Iron Grate Bars C L M
Iron Nail Rods packed 2
Iron Nail Rods not packed Iron Ore C L 25000 lbs Class P less 40 per cent Iron Picks and Mattocks 6
packed or in bundles 5
Iron Pipe of 6
Iron and other Sheet Metal Pipes Tubes or Cylin
ders parts of machinery i
or otherwise N 0 S Iron Pipe Joints or Fittings in sacks barrels casks loose or wired together 4
L C L 6
Same C L of 6
Iron Pipe fittings in boxes 2
Iron Plow Fenders of 6
Iron Railing and Fencing 3 5
Iron Retorts Iron Roofing See Iron Sheet 6
Irons Sad packed L C L 5
Same C L Iron Sash Weights wired 6
any quantity Iron Scrap C L 2240 K M
lbs to ton Iron Scrap Sheet in rolls or bundles wired or M
crated Iron N O S boxed or of 6
crated 1 2
Iron Shutters and Doors Iron Sponge purifying ma 4
terial Iron Stand Pipe material S
K D 8 of 6
CR
Iron Statuary Chairs and Lawn Ornaments boxed
or crated 1
Iron Tacks 6
Iron Urns 3
Iron Tanks or Material
K D flat or nested of 6
Iron Tires Wagon of 6
Iron and Steel Tires locomotive 6
Iron and Steel Thbing
boiler L C L 6
Same C L of 6
Tubs and Plumbing Fixtures viz Cast Iron Bath Tubs Lavatories o r Washstands Water Closet Hoppers Cisterns or Tanks and Sinks without fittings packed
mixed C L 4
Iron Vault and Prison Work 4
Water Closets loose 1
iSame boxed or crated 3
Water Closet Hoppers Cisterns or Tanks L C L 3
Same C L r 4
Washstands or Lavatories
packed L C L 3
Same C L 4
Sinks loose or in crates or
barrels L C L 3
Same CL 4
Iron Wedges and Sledges packed or in bundles 5
Same loose 3
Iron Work Galvanized 2
Isinglass Same as Mica
Ivory 1
Ivory Black 4
J
Jack Screws and Wagon
Jacks 3
Japan Ware 1
Japonica 4
Jars Fruit Glass or Earthenware any quantity S
Jeans Cotton Same as Domestics
Jeans Cotton and Wool
mixed 5
Jellies in glass packed 1
Jellies in cans boxed 4
Jellies in wood N O S 3
Jugs See Earthenware
Juices Fruit and Fountain Syrups viz
In glass packed 1
OR
2
5
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In wood L C L 4 Laths actual wt C L
Same C L 5 24000 lbs P
Junk and Jute 6 Laths L C L B
Jute Butts 6 Lathing Iron in crates or
Jute Waste or Tailings See bundles L C L 4
Paper Stock Same C L 6
Jute Yarn See Yarn Lead bar or sheets in
K boxes 6
Kainit Same as Fertilizers Lead in casks or pigs 6
Kalsomine Same as Paint Lead Black in kegs or
Kaolin Same as Clay bbls 5
Kegs empty N 0 S Same Lead Pipe See Pipe
as Barrels Lead White Same as
Kegs empty N 0 S in Paints
crates 3 Leather loose N O S 1
Kegs Ale and Beer See Leather in rolls or boxes 3
Barrels Ale and Beer Leather Scrap in bales 4
Kettles over 27 inches in Leaves powdered in boxes
diameter see Agricultural or barrels 1
Implements Lemons Oranges under
Same less than 27 inches Fruit
in diameter same as Lentils in bags boxes or
Stove Furniture barrels 3
Kerosene See Coal Oil Letter Boxes See Boxes
Kindlings in bundles Same Licorice in sticks roots or
as Rosin and Rosin Dross mats 3
Knapsacks Same as ac Licorice in mass boxed 4
coutrements Lightning Rods in boxes 3
Knivels See Cutlery Lightnihg Rods in bundles 2
Knives Hay See Agricul Lightning Rod Fixtures
tural Implements packed 2
Knobs N O S same as Lemon or Lime Juice See
Hardware N 0 S Juices Fruit
Kowrie See Gum Lime in sacks casks or
Knitting Factory Products barrels C L L
See Garments Cotton Lime in sacks casks or
Ii barrels L C L B
Ladders not over 30 ft long 1 Lime Chloride of in bar
Ladders over 30 feet long D 1 rels or casks 6
Ladders Step 2 Lime Chloride of N 0 S 4
Lampblack in casks bar Lime Liquid prepared for
rels or boxes 3 whitewashing canned
Lamps and Lamp Goods and packed 5
packed 2 Limestone for Furnaces C
Land Plaster Same as fer L 25000 lbs Class P
tilizers less 40 per cent
Lanterns packed 1 Limestone ground Same
Laprings packed 5 as Lime
Lard 4 B Lining Carpet 2
Lard viz Linseed 4
Cooking Oil products of Linters See Paper Stock
cottonseed oil or cocoa Liquors Whiskey or Do
nut oil in glass or mestic Wine in glass
stoneware packed 1 packed in boxes or bas
In tin cans packed or in kets each package weigh
iron or steel barrels or ing not less than 20
drums or in wood B pounds 2
Lasts packed 3 Liquors in wood N O S 1
t
IWK cn 09 Cl 09 K tdd
C E OE C E O R
Liquors Whisky Domestic C L 24000 lbs See
Brandies and Domestic Rule 12 P
Wines in wood owners Lye Concentrated 5
risk of leakage value lim M
ited to 75c per gallon Machinery
and so endorsed on bill of Belting Chain or Sprocket
lading H Chain loose or packed
Liquors Whisky in wood same as Machinery N
N 0 S 2 3 O S
Liquors N 0 S in glass Boilers Sectional Same
packdd in boxes barrels as Boilers but not to be
baskets or casks 1 taken as Castings 3
Lithographic Stone 1 2 Boilers Steam L C L
Live Stock Horses and 30 feet and over includ
Mules L C L 1 2 ing necessary stack 1
Live Stock Horses and Boilers under 30 feet in
Mules C L 2 N eluding necessary stack
Live Stock Cattle Sheep L C L See Rule 14 3
Hogs etc L C L with Boilers N O S Same as
out percentage See Rule Machinery N O S
governing Live Stock 2 4 Engines Caloric Fire Por
Live Stock Cattle Sheep table and stationary L
Hogs etc C L without C L 2 3
percentage 3 N Same C L 4 6
Locks same as Hardware Brick Machines 4
N 0 S Cotton Presses set up See
Lockers Trunk metal or Agricultural implements
metal and wood com cotton and Woolen except
bined L C L 2 Looms set up D 1 li
Same C L 4 Cotton and Woolen except
Lockers Wall metal or Looms crated i 1
metal and wood com Cotton and Woolen except
bined set up L C L 2 Looms K D and boxed 1 2
Same K D 4 Cotton Mill Rolls Iron and
Same K D C L 6 Steel 2
Locomobiles Same as Car Same returned to be re
riages paired or recovered rat
Locomotives and Tenders ing to apply in both direc
See Cars tions f 4
Locomotive Tires See Hoisting K D 4
Iron Looms a T 1 li
Logging Cars K D or set Machinery viz Pulleys 5
up See Cars Pulley and Tackle Blocks 5
Logs for saw mills 0 L Pulley Wheels and Blocks 5
24000 lbs P Machinery N O S C L 6
Logs for chair timber not Machinery N O S L C L 3
over 4J feet long C L Machinists Tools Planers
24000 lbs P less 20 per Lathes Drill Presses
cent etc 2 3
Logwood 2 Printing Presses K D
Logwood Extract of C L boxed or crated 3
dry 4 Printing Presses K D not
Looking Glasses Same as boxed i 2
Mirrors Printing Presses set up D 1 1
Looms See Machinery Saw Mills L C L de
Lumber Dressed or Rough tachable parts unboxed 2 3
L C L B Same detachable parts
Lumber Dressed or Rough boxed 4
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Same C L same as Machinery N O S Shaftings Hangers Pulleys etc 4 5
Shingle Machines 2
Stamp Mill Machinery boxed L C L 5
Stamp Mill Machinery boxed C L 6
Stamp Mill Machinery loose L C L 4
Stamp Mill Machinery loose C L i 5
Stamp Mill Castings L C L 6
Stamp Mill Castings C L M
Steam Gauges 1
Steam Heaters packed 4 3
Steam Heaters not packed 2
Tobacco Screws and Fixtures 4
Water Wheels Turbine 3 4
Wood Working Lathes Planing Machinery Boring and Mortising Machines set up 1
Wood Working Lathes Planing Machinery Boring and Mortising Machines etc packed K D 3
Machines Hemp See Agricultural Implements Machines Meat Cutters 2
Machines Mowing and Reaping Binders and
Harvesters See Agri
cultural implements Machines Sewing unboxed 3 T 1
Machines Sewing or parts set up crated or boxed li 1
Machines Sewing or parts K D boxed or crated 3
Machines See Machinery Machines Smut See Agricultural Implements Machines Washing 2
Macaroni 1
Mackerel See Fish Madder 3
Malt D
Malt in boxes 1
Malt Extract Same as Ale Manganese Crude C L 25000 lbs P
Manganese Ground packed 5
Manila 3
Mantels Iron See Iron Mantels Slate packed 2 3
C R
Mantels Wood crated or
boxed L C Li 2
Same C L min wt
12000 lbs 3
Manure Stable C L
30000 lbs P
Maps boxed 1
Marble and Granite Same
as stone
Marl same as Lime
Marble Dust C L in barrels L
Marble Dust L C L in
barrels
Marbles in casks or boxes Marble Tiles
Matches in wood or paper packed in cases alone
marked matches
Match Splints packed in
cases L C L
Match Splints packed in
cases C L
Mats and Rugs N O S Mats Grass Hemp Hair Steel Wire Rubber and
Cocoa
Mats Oil
Matting
Mattocks and Picks See Iron
Mattresses See Furniture Meal and Ashes Cotton Seed See Cotton Seed Meal Corn in barrels or
sacks
Meal Oat See Food Preparations
Measures
Meat N O S
Meat Bacon and Pork
Meat Fresh Beef Sausage Poultry dressed Fish
fresh
Beef Fresh
Beef Smoked in boxes or
barrels 4
Beef and Pork Salted in barrels estimated weight
300 lbs B
Beef and Pork Salted in quarter and half barrels
actual weight B
Pigs Feet and Tripe fresh
or pickled B
Pigs Feet in glass packed 1
Shipments of articles enumerated under head of
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Meat in quantities less than 10000 pounds must be in bags bales boxes or crates
Meat Cutters See Machinery
Meats Desiccated See Desiccated
Medicated Brick See Brick
Medicines and Drugs N O S4
Medicines Patent L C L
Medicines Patent C L
Melodeons See Musical Instruments
Melons freight guaranteed C L 24000 lbs
Melons L C L
MerryGoRounds L C L
MerryGoRounds C L without percentage
Meters Gas boxed
Meters Gas not boxed not taken
Meters Water boxed
Meters Water not boxed not taken
Mica
Mileage Car See Car Mileage
Milk Condensed boxed
Milk minimum charge al
lowed 15 cts B
Millete D
Millet Seed See Seed
Millinery including Hats and the like already made up plumes birds and other material of like character for millinery
purposes 1
Milo Maize in bags or sacks 6 Mills Barilla Bark and Cob 4
Mills Cane See Agricultural Implements
Mills Cider See Agricultural Implements
Mills Coffee and Paint set
up 2
Mills Corn See Agricultural Implements
Mills Cotton Seed See Agricultural Implements
Mills Flour roller 2
Mills N O S 2
Mill Stones finished 4
Mill Stones rough 5
Mill Stuff Rule 12 Li C L C
C R OR
Mill Stuff C L 25000 lbs P Note The term Millstuff as here used is intended to cover only that part of the wheat product which is neither flour nor bran but embraces sweepings waste flour etc gathered about the mill house not fit to use as any grade of flour and which bears a price somewhat higher than bran as
H SLUUh 1WU
Mince Meat 4
Mineral Waters See Water Mining Cars and Wagons same as Cars Logging
Mirrors 3 feet or under outside measurement
packed 3 T 1
Mirrors over 3 feet not exceeding 7ixl2 outside measurement packed 3 T 1
Mirrors over 7Jxl2 outside measurement packed 4 T 1 Molasses Same as Syrup Monuments etc See Stone
Mops N 6 S 1
Mops packed or bundled 4
Moss in sacks 1
Moss pressed in bales 4
Motes Cotton See Paper Stock
Moulders Dust or Sand 5
Mouldings boxed 2
Mouldings in bundles 1
Mouldings common for
building purposes 4
Mouldings N O S D 1
Mouldings Iron See Cornices
Mouse Traps See Traps
Mowers See Agricultural Implements
Mucilage packed 2
Musical Instruments viz
Drums 3 T 1
Melodeons Organs cabinet or Pianos boxed
L C L 1
Same D C L not boxed need not be taken
Same boxed wrapped or crated C L minimum
weight 8000 lbs 1
Organs Pipe K D
boxed 1
Organ Pipes boxed 1
N O S 1
Mustard Ground in boxes 2
Mustard prepared in glass
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Mustard prepared in kegs
or barrels 3
Mustard Seed 6
N
Nails Brass and Copper well packed in boxes or kegs 3
Nails and Spikes Iron See Iron
Naval Stores See Rosin Turpentine etc
Netting wire N O S in boxes casks crates or
rolls L C Li 2
Same C L 5
Netting wire meshes one inch or greater in rolls Same as Fencing woven
wire
Nitre Cake Same as Fertilizers
Notions 1
Nutmegs 2
Nuts Chestnuts prepaid
Nuts Pecans in barrels
L C L 3
Nuts Pecans in barrels
C L
Nuts Cocoa packed or
sacked L C L 5
Nuts Cocoa C Ii 6
Nuts Edible in bags N
O S 1
Nuts Edible in barrels or
casks N O S 2
Nuts Peanuts and Chufas
L C L 5
Nuts Peanuts and Chufas
C L 6
Nuts Hickory and Black
Walnuts L C L 4
Same C L 24000 lbs 6
O
Oakum 4
Oats See Grain
Oatmeal See Food preparations
Ochre in sacks barrels or
V casks L C L 5
Same C L 6
Ochre to be used in manufacture of Fertilizers
Same as Fertilizers
Oil Cake Same as Fertilizers
Oil Cloth 16 feet long or over boxed 1
O R
5
5
CR I
Oil Cloth less than 16 feet
long boxed 2
Oil Cloth baled li
Oil Cloth not boxed or baled not in shipping order
Oil Castor in glass
packed 1
Oil Castor in bbls 3
Oil in cans encased in wood 1
Oil Petroleum or its products Benzine Benzole Gasoline Miners Oil including Miners Hard Oil Naphtha Petroleum Distillates Tailings Residuum Carbon Oil Coal Oil Crude Oil Fuel Oil
Gas Oil Kerosene Oil Lubricating Oil Mineral Seal Oil Paraffine Oil Refined Oil and Transil Oil when in barrels or cases min C D wt
24000 lbs When in tank cars min C L wt will b the full capacity of the tank the contents of the tank to be computed at six and fourtenths lbs per gallon subject to min wt of 24000 lbs
When in barrels or halfbarrels C L or L C
L weight will be computed at 400 lbs per barrel and 235 lbs per halfbarrel When in square cans completely cased each case containing two fivegallon cans
C L or L C D at 80 lbs per case
Oil Coal or its products Kerosene Lubricating the product of Coal Oil
Pine in bbls in iron drums L C L 3
Oil Coal or its products Kerosene Lubricating
the product of Coal Oil
Pine in bbls or iron
drums C L 3
Oil Coal or its products Kerosene Lubricating the product of Coal Oil
Pine in cans D 1
O R
C E O E
Oil Coal or its products Kerosene Lubricating the product of Coal Oil Pine in cans boxed L C L 1
Oil Coal or its products Kerosene Lubricating the product of Coal Oil Pine in cans boxed C T 2 4
Oil Coal or its products
Kerosene Lubricating the product of Coal Oil Pine in tank cars 6
Oil Coal or its products Kerosene Lubricating
the product of Coal Oil Pine in tank cars or barrels must always be
charged at actual weight Oil Cocoa in original packages 1 2
Oil Cocoa in barrels 3 4
Oil Palm Seed crude L C L Class K with 20 per cent added Oil Cotton Seed C L without percentage R
Same L C L 5
Oil Kerosene See Coal Oil Oil Lard and Linseed 3 4
Oil Lubricating the product of Coal Oil Same as Coal Oil Oil Mill Rolls returned for repairs rating to apply in both directions 4
Oil Pine Same as Coal Oil Oil Sassafras in glass or cans boxed 3 T 1 D 1
Oils in glass or cans packed except Coal Oil
and Sassafras Oils 1 2
Oils in jars not packed not taken Oils N O S in bbls 3 4
Oil Tank Wagons See Vehicles Oleomargarine see Butter Olives in glass packed 1 2
Olives in barrels or casks 4
Onions in sacks L C L 5 6
Same in barrels or crates 6
Same in barrels crates boxes or in sacks or in bulk C L 6
C E
O E
Onion Sets Same as Onions
Oranges See Fruit
Ordnance Stores N O S 1
Ore Copper See Copper
Ores Iron L C L 6
Ores Iron See Iron
Ores samples or specimens must be prepaid 6
Organs See Musical Instruments
Outfits graders or Contractors Jj C L
Same C L 24000 lbs
minimum
Same a L 24000 lbs minimum with live stock
Outfits House Moving Contractors consisting of capstans secondhand chains ropes pulleys jack screws horsepower wrenches rollers wire cables bolts crowbars pickaxes shovels saws sledge hammers monkey wrenches blocking etc
but not including machines or machinery in mixed shipments L C L 3 Same C L 20000 lbs 6
Overalls See Garments cotton
Oysters in cans or kegs 4 Oysters shell in barrels 5
Oysters shell in bulk C L I K
Oyster Shell crushed L C
L B
Oysters in glass packed 1
P
Packing Asbestos See Asbestos
Packing Hemp 4
Packing Metallic 2
Packing Rubber 3
Paintings and Pictures well boxed value of each box not to exceed 200 D 1 Paintings and Pictures
over 200 in value3 T 1 D 1
Paints Dry in cases 5
Paints bulk in barrels or casks dry L C L 6
Paints bulk in bbls casks
or sacks dry C L L
Paints bulk in barrels or casks in liquid 5
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Paints bulk in kegs liquid Paints in pails or cans 5
packed Paints in pails or cans 3 4
unpacked Paints Metallic Same as Paints Paneling See Woodwork Pants Jeans Cotton and Wool Mixed in bales or 1
in cases Paper Bags See Bags Paper Barrels nested 3
packed 2
Paper Barrels not nested 4 Paper Binders Board See Binders Board Paper Bottle Covers pack T 1
ed or pressed in bales Paper Boxes See Boxes Paper Paper Cans See Cans Paper 3
Paper Card Paper Collars See Collars 1
Paper Hangings in bundles 1
Paper Hangings boxed Paper Pads or Tablets and Blank Books with flexible paper backs in bundles 2
crates or boxes L C L 3
Same C L 5
Paper Pasteboard Paper Printing or Wrap 6
ping Paper same as above in B
boxes Paper in rolls for manufac 2
ture of bags Paper Pulp See Pulp Paper Roofing See Roofing B
Paper Sand and Flint Paper Stock WasteCotton Sweepings Motes Regins and Llnters in 3
bales with privilege to carrier of compressing value limited to 2 cents
per pound Paper Stock WasteCotton Sweepings and Motes R
N 0 S Paper Stock WasteCot 6
ton N 0 S Paper Stock Waste Woolen Jute or tailings 5
in bags 6
C R
Paper Stock Waste Woolen Jute or tailings
pressed in bales R
Paper Stock WastePaper in sacks bbls or
bbdsf 6
Paper Stock WastePaper pressed in bales or
crates R
Paper Stock WasteRags in sacks bbls bales
hhds or crates R
Paper Straw Boards 5
Paper Toilet packed or
in rolls or bundles 5
Paper Wall any quantity
in bundles 1
Paper Wall any quantity
in boxes 2
Paper Ware N O S 1
Paper Writing Book or Blotting in boxes 2
Parers Fruit boxed 2
Paris White same as paint Paste in barrels 6
Peaches green See Fruit Peaches dried See Fruit
Dried
Peach Stones packed 6
Pearline 4
Peanuts See Nuts
Pearl Ash 5
Peas in boxes 2
Peas in bags or barrels
Same as grain
Pea Hullers See Hullers Pecans See Nuts
Pegs Shoe in bags 1
Pegs Shoe in barrels or
boxes 2
Peltries See Skins
Pencils Slate 3
Pepper and Spices in bags 3
Pepper and Spices N O S
ground in boxes 2
Pepper Sauce in glass
packed 1
Perfumery 1
Petroleum See Coal Oil Phosphate Rock C kt 24
000 lbs P
Phosphate fruit beverage ready for use and not fountain juices extracts etc in barrels or kegs B
Photographic Material 1
Pianos See Musical Instruments
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Pickers Cotton Raw Hide 2 L C L D 1
Pickles in glass packed 1 2 Pipe Stove and elbows
Pickles in barrels or casks 4 C L Loose or in bun
Pickles in cans boxed 4 dies straight or mixed
Picks and Mattocks See min weight 20000 lbs 3 5
Iron Pipe Stove side seams not
Picture Backing in pack closed viz nested and
ages 4 wired or crated L C L 1
Pictures See Paintings Same O R of rust L C
Pigs Feet See Meat L 4
Pineapples in cans boxed 4 Pipe Nested and wired or
Pineapples in glass crated or otherwise C
packed 1 1 L min wt 20000 lbs 3 5
Pineapples C L and L Pipe Tin boxed 2
C L See Oranges etc Pipe Wood L C L 3
under Fruit Pipe Wood C L 4 5
Pine Straw loose C L Pipes Tobacco in boxes 1
Class P less 20 per cent Pitch any quantity Same
Pins in cases 1 as Rosin
Pins Clothes See Clothes Planters See Agricultural
Pins Implements
Pins Insulators See Tele Planes Same as Tools N
graph Brackets 0 s
Pipe Copper Brass or Plaster Calcined L O L 6
Metal N 0 S 1 Plaster Calcined C L A
Pipe Copper Brass or Plaster Castings See
Metal N 0 S boxed 3 Castings
Pipe and Tile Drain or Plaster Land Same as
Hoofing L C L 5 6 Fertilizers
Pipe and Tile Drain or Plaster of Paris 5
Roofing C L 25000 lbs R P Plaster Wall Same as
Pipe Earthen not Drain Lime
L C L 1 5 Plate Tin See Tin Plate
Pipe Earthen not Drain Plated or White ware 1
C L 3 6 Plates Paper and Wood
Pipe Fittings See Iron L C L 3
Pipe heating furnace gal Plates Paper and Wood
vanized iron or tin viz C L not less than 24000
Crated or boxed not pounds 6
nested D 1 Plates Heel See Heel
Crated or boxed nested 2 Plates
Same side seams not Plows See Agricultural
closed nested wired in Implements
bundles or crated L Plow Materials See Agri
C L 4 cultural Implements
Same C L 5 Plumbago 5
Pipe Iron See Iron Bar Plumbers Material N O
Band etc S packed 4
Pipe Iron in coils parts of Plumbing Fixtures See
ice machinery L C L 3 Iron and Steel articles
Pipe Iron in coils parts of Poles Tent See Tents
ice machinery C D 6 Poles N O S C L
Pipe Lead in rolls or reels 4 30000 lbs P
Pipe Lead in casks 5 Polishing Powders and 4
Pipe Organs K D boxed Compounds See Pow
same as Pianos ders
Pipe Sheet Iron Spiral 1 3 Polish Stove and Shoe
Ripe Stove and elbows packed 4
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Polish Stove and Shoe in Glass packed 3
Ponies Shetland Same as Live Stock Porcelain Ware 1 2
Pork See Meats Porter Same as Ale Posts split or round minimum car load 30000 lbs Class P less 20 per cent Potash N O S 5
Potash Ball package 5
Potash German Muriate of and Sulphate of Same as Fertilizers Potatoes L C L in bbls or sacks 6 R
Potatoes C L 6 D
Poultry dressed See Meat N
Poultry live C L 1
Poultry live L C L 1 2
Powder Baking 3
Powder Bleaching 4
Powder Gun and other Explosives L C L D 1
Powder Gun and other Explosives C L 5000 lbs or over 1
Powdered Leaves in boxes or barrels 1
Powders and other Washing Compounds See Soap Powders Cattle Horse or
Condition 1
Powders Polishing Compounds etc 3
Powers Horse See Agricultural Implements Preserves in glass packed 1 3
Preserves in cans boxed 4
Preserves in wood N O1 3
Presses Cider See Agricultural Implements Presses Cotton and Hay
See Agricultural Implements
Presses Copying 2
Presses Prtffcing See Machinery
Presses N O S 2
Printed Matter in sheets
boxed prepaid 2
Prints Same as Domes
tics
Pruners See Agricultural
CE
Implements
Prunes in boxes or kegs 2 Prunes in casks 4
Pulleys see Machinery
Pulp Paper or Wood R
Pumice Stone 3
Pumps and Pump Material
wooden L C L 3
Pumps and Pump Material
wooden C L 4
Pumps Hand 1
Pumps Steam pumping engines and machinery
L C L 3
Pumps Steam pumping engines and machinery
C L K
Putty L C L 0
Pyrites L C L prepaid in boxes or barrels Pyrites C L 24000 lbs
Q
Quartermasters Stores Quicksilver in iron flasks Quilting attachments K D
in bundles i
R
Radiators and Heaters steam or water L C L
Same C L
Rags See Paper Stock
Rasps See Files
Railing See Woodwork
Raisins not strapped
Raisins strapped
Rakes See Agricultural Implements
Rattan
Rat Traps See Traps
Reapers See Agricultural Implements
Red Lead Same as Paints
Reeds
Reflectors packed
Refrigerators See Furniture
Regins See Paper Stock Registers Cash boxed
Retorts Clay
Retorts Copper
Retorts Iron See Iron
Retorts Soda water
Rice rough
Rice in sacks
Rice clean in bbls or
cask C
Rice clean in boxes or
kegs 3
Q M l 1 H1 to M to H1 9lW to MH W
Rice Flour See Flour
Rivets Iron See Iron
Robes Buffalo D 1
Rods Nail See Iron
Rods Meat See Hooks
Rollers Field Road and Sugar See Agricultural Implements
Rollers Printers 1
Roofing Asbestos See Asbestos
Roofing or Sheeting Cement Li C I 5
Same C L 6
Roofing Cement and Roof coating liquid in barrels
or casks L C L 6
Same C L A
Roofing Composition 4
Roofing Felt and Paper in bundles or rolls L C L 5
Same C L 6
Roofing Glass 2
Roofing Granite packed 5
Roofing Iron See Iron Roofing
Roofing Material C L min wt 25000 lbs consisting of 71 per cent
gravel 18 per cent tar and 11 per cent paper of
the gross weight L
Note Necessary tools for applying roofing may be shipped in same car at the published rate on such tools
Roofing Slate L C L 6
Roofing Slate C L See Rule 12 25000 lbs P
Roofing Tile See Pipe
Roofing Tin in rolls 5
Root Angelica in barrels
or boxes 1
Roots and Herbs value not over 10c per pound L
C L 4
Same C L 6
Roots and Herbs value
over 10c per pound 3
Rope N O S 3
Rope Bed Cora 3
Rope Clothes Line 3
Rope Hair See Hair
Rope Old 6
Rope Cotton See Domestics
Rope Hemp or Jute Same as Yarn Jute aiid Sisal
Rope Wire See Wire
R
6
C B O R
Rosin any quantity Class K less 20 per cent Without percentage
kosin Dross Same as Rosin
Rubber Belting See Belting
Rubber Car Springs See Springs
Rubber Clothing and Rub ber Goods N O S See Clothing
Rubber Hose See Hose
Rubber Packing See Packing
Rubber old scrap 5 R
Rugs N O S 1
Rugs Grass Hemp Hair
Steel Wire Rubber and
Cocoa 3
Rugs Oil 1
Rustic Work not jpoxed 3 T 1 1
Rustic Work crated 1
Rustic Work entirely 2
boxed 2
Rye See Grain
S
Sacks See Bags
Saddlery
Saddlery Horse Collars Saddlery Horse Collars other than of Leather Saddlery Harness boxed Saddlery Harness in bundles
Saddles not boxed
Saddles boxed
Saddle Trees not boxed Saddle Trees boxed Sadirons See Iron
Safes Iron each weighing
3000 pounds or less Safes Iron each weighing over 3000 lbs and not
over 6000 lbs
Safes Iron each weighing over 6000 lbs and not over 10000 lbs
Safes Iron each weighing over 10000 lbs Special Contract
Safes Kitchen and Pantry
See Furniture
Safes or Covers Cheese
boxed
Sago in bags boxes or
barrels
Sails
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
2
3
1
4
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Saleratus See Soda
Sal Soda 6
Salt in sacks or barrels
L C L C
Salt in sacks or barrels
C L 20000 lbs O
Salt Brick See Brick
Salt Cake Same as Fertilizers
Salt Table 6
Salts Bleaching Same as Lime Chloride of
Salts Epsom in casks or
barrels 5
Salts Epsom C L R
Salts Epsom N O S 4
Saltpetre L C L 5
Saltpetre C L M
Samp 1 2
Sand C L N O S See Rule 12 30000 lbs P less 20 per cent
Sand L C L in barrels B Sand or Dust Moulding 5
Sand Paper See Paper
Saratoga Chips 5
Sardines See Fish
Sash Blinds Doors and
Frames L C L 3 4
Sash Blinds Doors and
Frames C L B
Sash Glazed L C L 1 4
Sash Glazed C L 5 6
Sash Weights See Iron
Sauce Pepper in glass
packed 1 2
Sauces N O S 1
Sauer Kraut in barrels 4
Sausage See Meat
Sawbucks Wooaen in bundles 3
Sawdust L C L in barrels
or bags 6
Same loose C L 25000 lbs P Saw Logs See Logs
Saw Mills See Machinery
Saws N O S loose li
Saws N O S on boards 1
Saws N O S boxed 2
Sawplates packed 4
Scales and Scale Beams
set up wrapped 1 2
Scales and Scale Beams
K D wrapped 3 4
Same boxed 4 6
Scrapers Road and Pond
See Agricultural Implements
Screens Door or Window wire in bundles boxes or crates L C L Screens Door or Window wire C L Min wt 15000
pounds
Screws Wood packed Screws N O S packed Scythes See Agricultural Implements
Sea Grass pressed in bales Seats Telegraph Pole See Telegraph Materials
Seed Cane Sorghum
Seedj Corn in boxes
Seed Flax
Seed Garden
Seed Garden returned over same line by which originally forwarded Seed Grass and Clover B
O L
Seed Grass and Clover C
L
Seed Linseed
Seed Millet
Seed Mustard
Seed N O S
Separators See Agricultural Implements
Sewing Machines See Machinery
Shades Window See Window Shades Shadines See Fish Shafting See Machinery Shafts See Vehicle Material
Shale same as Clay Shavings and Chips pressed in bales
Sheathing Metallic boxed or crated or in bundles
wired
Sheetings Same as Domestics
Sheep See Live Stock Sheep Skins See Skins Shellac See Gum Shelters See Agricultural Implements
Shells Sea L C L prepaid
Shells Sea C L prepaid
Shingles L C L
Shingles actual weight
C L 24000 lbs
Shingles Metallic boxed
C R
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5
2
4
4
6
3
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Ship Stuff Same as Bran Shirting Same as Domestics
Shirts
Shirts and Drawers unlaundered entirely cotton See Garments cotton
Shoe Findings See Findings
Shoe Lasts See Lasts Shoe Pegs See Pegs
Shoe Polish See Polish Shoes See Boots
Shoes Horse and Mule
packedi
Shoddy Wool pressed in
bales
Shoddy in bags not pressed
Shoddy in crates
Shooks and Heading See Barrel Material
Shorts See Rule 12
Shot Bullets and Granulated Steel viz
In bags
In boxes strapped
In double sacks cooperage or drums
Shovels See Agricultural Implements
Show Cards See Signs Show or Display Cases and Cabinets viz
Glazed or unglazed crated or boxed not taken unless crated or boxed S U L C L Same K D L C L S U or K D C L min
wt 10000 lbs
Bases or Stands unglazed same as Fixtures
Shrubbery See Trees Shucks in bales rough
Rule 12
Shucks prepared baled shipped from factory or furniture warehouse Shuttle Blocks rough Sieves Tin nested packed
in boxes
Sieves Wire boxed or
crated
Signs Card Metallic or
Wood boxed
Signs Glass Same as
C R
O R
0f 6
6
4
5
D
D 1 11
D
4
3
2
2
2
Glass Colored Stained GtC
gt Johns Bread in bbls
or boxes
Signs Trade boxed freight to be prepaid or guaranteed
Sisal See Yarn
Sizing for factories L C
L
Sizing for factories C L Skewers See Bobbins Skins Deer See Hides Slag C L 30000 lbs Rule 12 Class P less 20 per cent
Slate Mantels See Mantels
Slate Pencils See Pencils Slate Roofing See Roofing
Slates School boxed
Sledges See Iron
Smoke Stacks
Smokers Bee See Bee Smokers
Snaths See Agricultural Implements
Snuff in casks bbls or
boxes
Snuff in jars packed Snuff in jars not packed Soap Castile and Fancy Soap Common in boxes Soap Powders and other Washing Compounds same as Soap common Soap Stock including cottonseed oil foots without
Percentage
Soapstone Crude C L
See Rule 12 25000 lbs Soapstone packed
Soda in kegs boxes and
drums
Soda Ash Same as Fertilizers
Soda Caustic in iron casks or drums
Soda Fountains See Fountains Soda
Soda Fountain Retorts See Retorts
Soda Nitrate of in boxes Soda Nitrate of L C L Same as Fertilizer L C
L
Soda Nitrate of C L Same as Fertilizers C L
C R
O R
5
6
3
1
D
R
P
2
5
6
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Soda Sal
Soda Silicate of
Softner Cotton and Woolen N O S
Softner Cotton and Woolen in barrels
Solder
Sorghum See Syrup Spades See Agricultural Implements
Spelter in slabs or casks Spices See Pepper
Spikes Iron See Iron Spokes and Shafts See Vehicle Material
Sponge
Spools and Beams Yarn empty without percent
age
Spreaders See Agricultural Implements
Springs Bed Furniture in bundles wired together Same in boxes
Same in barrels or casks Springs Car N O S Springs Car Rubber loose Springs Car Rubber boxed Springs Vehicle See Vehicles
Stairwprk See Woodwork Stamp Mill Machinery See Machinery
Staples Fence in kegs
C R
O R
D 1
L C L of 6
Starch L C L 4
Starch C L not less than
24000 pounds C
Stationery 2
Statuary Iron Lawn Ornaments etc See Iron
States 3 T 1 1
Staves See Barrel and Box Material
Steam Gauges See Machinery
Steam Heaters See Ma
chinery
Steel not packed of 6
Steel packed 2
Steel wired or strapped 5
Steel Bars each 200 lbs
and over 5
Steelyards K D and
packed 2
Steelyards unboxed 1
Stereotype Plates boxed for newspapers from
C R
manufacturer
Stereotype Plates old boxed returned to man
ufacturer 5
Stereotype Plates N O S 2
Stills Worm crated 1
Stone Granite and Marble
When shipper desires to assume risk of loss or damage in order to secure lower rate he is required on demand of carrier to sign bill of lading releasing said carrier of liability
Stone Granite and Marble
L C L valuation limited to 500 per cubic foot 4
Same valuation not restricted 1
Stone Granite and Marble viz
Blocks and Slabs including furniture marble slabs for interior finish and grave and monumental work rough dressed or finished unlettered valuation limited to 20 cents per cubic foot
C L 25000 lbs p
Same L C L of 6
Building Stone and Cement Building Blocks including Tile but not other interior finish nor ornamental work cut or sawed into shape rough dressed or carved but not polished protected otherwise at owners risk valuation limited to 20 cents per cubic foot C L 25000i lbs Class P less 20 per cent Not subject to Rule No 27
Blocks Paving rough rubble and Crushed Stone C L 30000 lbs Rule 12 Class P less 20 per cent
Curbing C L 25000 lbs Class P less 20 per cent
Monuments and GraveStones lettered valuation limited to 20 cents per cubic foot packed charges prepaid or guar
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c R 0 R
anteed C L 25000 lbs P
Same L C I of 6 Stoneware Same as Earthenware Stools Piano See Furniture Stove Boards boxed or
crated Stove Pipe See Pipe 3
Stoves Gas and Oil boxed Stoves Stove Plates Furniture and Hollow Ware including the necessary 1
pipe Li C L 1 3
Same C L For special rates between junction points see Circular 309 Straw See Hay Rule 12 3 5
Straw Boards 5
Straw Goous Straw Pine See Pine Straw or Wooden Bottle 1
Covers pressed in bales Stucco Same as Plaster Calcined Substitutes Coffee same as Chicory 3
Sugar in bags Sugar in double sacks Same as in barrels 2 4
Sugar in boxes strapped Sugar in boxes not strap 4 5
ped Sugar in bbls and hogs 2 4
heads Sugar Cane L C L pre 6
paid 6
Sugar Cane C L prepaid O
Sugar Grape 6
Sulphates L C L Sulphates Ash and Soda C L Same as Fertili 6
zers
Sulphur in boxes L C L Sulphur in bags barrels 1
casks or kegs L C L Sulphur for spraying purposes or for manufacture of Fertilizers C L Same as Fertilizers Sumac viz Ground in bags or bbls 4
L C L Same C L minimum 4
weight 20000 lbs Leaf C L minimum 5
weight 16000 lbs 4
C R
O R
Sumac Extract in bbls or
casks 4
Sweepings Factory See Paper Stock
Swings wooden or wood and iron combined including roller swings L
C L 3
Same C L min wt 20
000 pounds 6
Switches Switch Stands rail braces and throws
L C L of 6
Same C L M
Syrup in barrels half barrels kegs or hogsheads R
Syrup in cans Same as Fruit and Vegetables in cans
Syrups in glass boxed 1
Syrup cane in glass
packed 5
Syrups Fountain See Juices Fruit
T
Tables Billiard See Billiard Tables
Tackle Fishing See Fishing Tackle
Tacks packed 6
Tailings See Paper Stock
Talc
Tallow in barrels
Tallow N O S
Tamarinds Same as Oranges
Tanbark iSee Bark
Tanks N O S3 T 1
Tanks Iron Same as Boilers
Tanks Oil cellar or store
O R B empty loaded
in box cars D 1
Tanks Oil cellar or store
O R B empty requiring flat or gondola cars minimum weight 5000
lbs each 1
Tanks Oil cellar or store
O R B K D with pump hood and meas
ures packed inside the
body of the can 1
Tanks Wood set up D 1
Tanks Wood K D packed B
Tank Stuff Same as Fertilizers
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C R O R C R O R
bags 3 Wire Telegraph other than
Tar Bitch in bbls Same as above same as wire com
Rosins mon
Tar Coal in barrels L C Tents Tent Poles and Pins 2
L B TerraCotta in packages 3 4
Tar Coal C L See Rule TerraCotta Architectural
If O C L 6
Tarpaulins packed in boxes TerraCotta Architectural
or bales Same as packed in casks tierces
Domestics etc L C L 3 5
Terra Japonica 4
Telegraph and Telephone Thread Spool Cotton and
Material viz Silk 3
Poles C L 25000 lbs P Thread Cotton factory pro
Poles L C L B ducts in balls bales or
Insulator Brackets or Pins skeins packed in burlaps
without percentage C L K or cases Same as Do
Same L C L R mestics
Braces Cross arm iron of 6 Threshers See Agricul
Cross arms with Insulator tural Implements
Pins or Brackets affixed 6 Tickings Same as Do
Same without Insulator mestics
Pins or Brackets L C L 6 Ties Cotton and Hay R
Same without insulator Tile Drain and Roofing See
Pins or Brackets C D Pipe
24000 lbs P Tile Fire for Lining etc 4
Insulators Porcelain or Tile Miarble etc See
Glass packed 4 Stone
Wire See Wire Tile Paving Cement C L
Seats Pole 4 Same as Stone Building
Supplies mixed shipments and Cement Building
of consisting of Blocks
Sal Ammoniac Pencil Tile Paving Cement L C
Zincs Bluestone Muri Lv Packed R
atic Acid Machine Bolts Timber N O S rough
Washers Hand Axes hewed round split or
Pliers Connectors Screw sawed other than fuel
Drivers Linemens 1 Same as Lumber
Spurs Screws Iron Pole Tin Block and Pig 5
Steps Wire Pointed Tin Foil in boxes 2
Tacks or Staples Light Tin Plate in boxes or rolls
ning Arrestors Fuse L C L 4 5
Blocks Terminal Heads Tin plate C L 5 6
for Cables Anchor Tin Roofing See Roofing
Rods Paraffine Rubber Tin Scrap in rolls or bun
Tubing Cable Aerial dies wired or crated 6
Submarine and Under Tinners Trimmings N O
ground and other analo S 2
gous materials 1 Tinware and Tin Stamped
Telephones boxed 1 i Ware boxed or crated 4
Outfits for construction or Tires Locomotive See
repair of telephone or Iron
telegraph line Same as Tires Wagon See Iron
Outfits Graders or Con Tobacco Box Material L
tractors C L 6
Wire Copper and Insu Tobacco Box Material C
lated L C L 2 L 24000 lbs P
Same C L 4 Tobacco cases and boxes
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C R O R C R O K
empty 1 of iron or wood K D I
Tobacco Cut in boxes L C L 4
bbls or bales 1 Same C L 6
Tobacco Leaf in cases 1 Trains Sugar See Agri
Tobacco Plug in boxes or cultural Implements
kegs 1 3 Traps Fly D 1
Tobacco Screws and Fix Traps Mouse and Rat 1
tures See Machinery Traveling Bags See Bags
Tobacco Smoking 1 Trays butter See Butter
Tobacco Stems prized 6 Trays
Tobacco Stems not prized 1 Trees and Shrubbery baled
Tobacco Unmanufactured or boxed L C L pre
not prized 1 paid or guaranteed 6
Tobacco Unmanufactured Trees and Shrubbery baled
prized 2 or boxed C L prepaid
Toe Calks See Calks or guaranteed O
Tongues Pickled in bar Tripe See Meat
rels or kegs 4 Tripoli 4
Tongues Smoked 3 Trucks Warehouse and
Tongue Deer in barrels Factory L C L 3
bales or boxes value lim Same C L 6
ited to 6 cents per lb D Trunks single 1 1
C L 5 Trunks nested or filled
Tongue Deer C L 6 with merchandise crated
Tonqua Beans in boxes or or strapped 1 2
bbls 1 Trunks empty or filled
Tools Edge 2 with merchandise corded
Tools Mechanic boxed 2 or wrapped 1
Toothpicks 2 Trunks filled with mer
Tow in bales 2 chandise not corded or
Tow in bales compressed 3 wrapped D 1
Toys viz Trunks N O S D 1
Drums boxed 3 T 1 Tubes Sheet Metal See
Furniture childrens L Iron
C L D 1 Trunks Sample T 1 1
Same C D min wt Tubs N O S 1 3
15000 pounds 1 Tubs Bath all kinds L
Hobby Horses entirely C L 1
boxed or crated L Tubs Bath cast iron C L 4
C D 1 D 1 Tubs Bath N O S C L
Hobby Horses not boxed 3 T 1 min wt It000 lbs 2
Hobby Horses boxed or Tubs Bath See also Iron
crated C L min wt and Steel Articles
15000 pounds 1 Tubs Bath folding wrap
Sleds or Sleighs chil ped or crated 1 2
drens L C L in bdls D 1 Tumblers packed 2 4
Same C L min wt Turbine and Water Wheels
15000 pounds 1 See Wheels
Trunks U Turnips in barrels or sacks 6 R
Wax Show Figures D 1 Turpentine Spirits in pack
Wheelbarrows Chil i ages less than a barrel 3 5
drens in bdls L C L D 1 Turpentine Spirits in bar
Same min wt 15000 rels without percentage R
pounds 1 Turpentine Cups sheet or
Mixed C L min wt galvanized iron C L
15000 pounds 1 20000 pounds 5
Toys N O S 1 Twine 3
Tracks Railway portable Type boxed 2 iw 4
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Type Old in boxes barrels
or kegs
Typewriters boxed
TJ
Umbrellas boxed
Urns See Iron
V
Vaults Burial See Burial Vaults
Vehicles and Materials for Vehicles as Follows
In all items under heading of Vehicles the term Wagons is intended only to apply to rough cheap farm wagons with or without springs and is not intended for buggies or varnished pleasure or business wagons which articles and articles of like character take same classes as Buggies Trotting Wagons etc Carriages Buggies Gigs Sulkies and Trotting Wagons C L boxed or well crated charged at not less than 8000 lbs excess weight in proportion
Carriages Buggies Gigs Sulkies and Trotting Wagons C L loose charged at not less than 24000 pounds excess wt
in proportion
Carriages Buggies Gigs Sulkies and Trotting Wagons set up L C D
actual weight
Carriages Buggies or Trotting Wagons L C L K D boxed or well crated value not to exceed 15 per 100 lbs in case of total loss for which carrier is liable
Carriages Buggies or Trotting Wagons L C L K D boxed or well crated value over 15 per 100 lbs in case of total loss for which carrier is
liable
Carriage and Buggy Shafts and Poles fully wrapped shipped separate from ve
C R 0 R
3
D 1 1
1
3 4
T 1
3 T 1
D 1 1
D 1
H
C R
hides 1 D 1
Carriages Childrens K D in boxes bndls or crates 1
Carriages Childrens set
up upboxed 3 T 1
Carriages Childrens set
up boxed D 1
Cars Railroad See Cars
Carts Hand K D and
packed or bundled 3
Dump Carts with wheels
detached 4
Gigs and Sulkies knocked down boxed or well
crated L C L3 T 1
Hearses K D boxed or crated 1J
Hearses set up See Stage Coaches under Vehicles
Oil Tank Wagons S U L
C L min wt 4000 lbs D 1 Same tongues wheels poles or shafts detached
O R
1
D 1
L C L 2
Same C L jnin wt 20000
pounds
Road Village or Pleasure Carts See Carriages etc
Stage Coaches Omnibuses and Hearses actual wt 4 Vehicle Material Boxes Skeins and Springs loose or packed L C L
Same C L
Vehicle Material Buggy Bodies Bows Doubletrees Felloes Hubs Rims Shafts Singletrees Spokes Whiffletrees and Wheels N O S viz
Finished L C L
Same C D
In the white L C L
Same C D
In the rough L C L v
Same C L
Bicycles Tricycles or Velocipedes viz Crated or boxed not taken otherwise L C L
Same C L min wt
10000 pounds
Velocipedes Railroad Wagons and Carts C D
charged at not less than
24000 pounds
Wagons and Carts Farm
5
T 1
3 T 1
5
6
n
3 1
4
05 CT OJ W to
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or Lumber set up actual
weight D 1
Wagons and Carts Farm or Lumber taken apart and thoroughly knocked down in any quantity
actual weight 6
Wagons Childrens same as Childrens Carriages
Wagons Street Sprinklers D 1 Wagon Parts Wood unpainted K D and packed
in crates or bundles 5
Wagon Tires See Tires
Valves Brass See Brass Varnish in barrels or kegs 2
Varnish in cans boxed 2
Varnish in cans not boxed 1
Vaseline in cans packed 2
Vaseline in glass packed 1
Vault Lights See Glass Vegetables Desiccated 4
Vegetables in cans See Fruit in cans
Vegetables N O S prepaid or guaranteed
Veneering boxed 1
Veneering not boxed D 1 Ventilators sheet metal L
C L D 1
Same C L min wt
10000 pounds 1
Vermicelli 1
Vinegar in barrels or kegs B
Vinegar in glass same as Beer Ale and Porter in glass
Vinegar Shavings or Chips
in bags l 5
Vises packed or unpacked 4
Vitriol Blue in barrels 5
W
Wadding D 1
Wagon Jacks See Jackscrews etc
Wainscoting See Woodwork
Wall Plaster See Plaster
Washers in kegs of 6
Washers in other packages 2
Washing Compounds See Soap
Waste and Paper Stock N
O S in bales with privilege to carrier of compressing value limited to
2c per pound R
Same otherwise packed 6
O R
1J
11
Manufactured string for packing wiping etc in
bales or bags
Waste Paper etc See Paper Stock
Water Ammonia in iron
casks
Water Ammonia in glass
packed
Water Coolers and Filters See Coolers
Waters Aerated such as
Moxie in wood
Waters Aerated such as Moxie in glass or stone
packed
Waters Mineral in wood Waters Mineral in glass
or stone packed
Watermelons See Melons
Wax N O Si
Wax Comb Foundation
boxed
Wax Extractors crated Wedges See Iron Weights Sash See Iron Weights clock packed Well Curbing See Curbing Well Buckets See Buckets
Whalebone
Wheat See Grain
Wheat Cracked See Food Preparations
Wheelbarrows See Agricultural Implements Wheels and Axles Car See Iron Bar Band etc Wheels and Vehicles See Vehicles
Wheels Water
Wheels Well same as Pub leys
Whetstones boxed
Whips 1
Whiskey See Liquors
Whiting N O S
Whiting in boxes
Whiting in barrels casks
or sacks dry C L
Willow Reeds in bales
Willow Ware
Willow ware Baskets
nested
Window Casings See Woodwork
Window Shades
Window Shade Cloth Window Frames See Sash
C R O R 5
5
3 4
5
3 4
5
3 4
4
2
1
5 1

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1
CB
tc
Wind Mills K D in bndls 3 Wine See Liquors
Wines High Same as Liquors
Wire Common Barbed or otherwise in reels or coils owners risk of wet
or rust
Wire Binding
Wire Cloth 1
Wire Fence See Fencing
Wire Goods boxed N
O S 3
Wire Grass See Grass
Wire Mattresses See
Furniture
Wire Rope
Wire Sieves See Sieves
Wire Screens 1
Wire Telegraph See Telegraph
Wire N O S
Wire Work Racks Stands Vases Signs and Figures
boxed or crated 3 T 1
Wire Work Woven Table
Toilet and Household Articles boxed or crated D 1 Wire Fencing See Fencing
O R
D 1 1
Wire
Wire Netting See Netting Wire
Wood Green or Dry C L of 10 cords to be billed by cord Rule 12 P
Wood Ashes See Ashes
Wooden Butter Dishes
packed L C L 3
Wooden Butter Dishes C
L not less than 24000 pounds 6
Wooden Covers See Covers
Wooden Ware N O S 1 3
Wooden Ware does not include Willow Ware
which is D 1
Wood Liquor in barrels 3
Wood Plates L C L 3
Wood Plates C L not less than 24000 lbs 6
C R O R
Wood Hard in the rough shaped for manufacturing L C L 6
Same C L See Handles
Woodwork viz Railing
Balusters Wiainscoating
Stairwork Paneling Window Casings all of oak or other hardwoods for inside finish of houses In bundles crates or boxes
L C L 4
Same C L 6
Woolen and Cotton Goods mixed without percentage 5
Wool washed in bags not
pressed 2
Wool unwashed in bags
not pressed 4
Wbol washed in bags
pressed in bales 3
Wool unwashed pressed in bags or bales not to exceed in size 2i ft x 3i ft x 6 ft nor weighing
less than 200 lbs 6
Woolen Goods without percentage 4
Wool Mineral in bags 1
Wringers Clothes packed 2
Wringers Clothes not
packed D 1
T
Yachts See Boats
Yarn Cotton same as Domestics
Yarn Jutes or Sisal tarred
for laths etc
Yarns N O S
Yeast in wood
Yeast in boxes
Yokes
Z
Zinc in sheets or rolls 4
Zinc in blocks or pigs L
O L
Zinc in blocks or pigs C L 6 Zinc Cornices See Cornices
Zinc Oxide 5
Zinc Paints See Paints
CO CO CO CO rH
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DISTANCE TABLES
ALABAMA GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD
GaTenn Line Wildwood Morganville 0 New England 2 Trenton 5 Tatum 7 Rising Fawn 10 Sulphur Springs 13 18 24
ALBANY NORTHERN RAILWAY
Albany 0 Philema 14 Williams Still 26
Smiths 6 Starr Farm 16 Raines 28
8 Oakfield 18 Mill Dale 29
Walters 11 Warwick 22 Cordele 35
ATLANTA WEST POINT RAILROAD
Atlanta 0 McCollum 30 Hogansville 57
McPherson 4 Madras 33 Louise 64
pjast Point 7 McBide 37 Whitfield 65
College Park 9 Newiian 39 Dixie 70
12 Moreland 45 LaGrange
Stonewall 16 St Charles 46 Cannonville 78
Fairburn 19 Grantville 51 Gabbettville 80
Palmetto 25 Trimble 55 West Point 86
ATLANTA BIRMINGHAM AIR LINE RAILWAY
See Seaboard Air Line
ATLANTA BIRMINGHAM ATLANTIC RAILROAD
BRUNSWICK TO BIRMINGHAM
Brunswick 0 Bushnell 105 Southland
Southern Junction 9 Ambrose 109 Rupert 213
Rrobston 12 Wray 112 Charing Flem 218
Anguilla 16 Osierfield 117 Mauk 223
Leicht 17 Ashton 121 Norwich Rabbit 226
Thalman 21 Fitzgerald 126 Junction City 230
Lott 24 Abba i 134 Paschal 231
Bamboo 27 Isaac 136 Talbotton 238
Fendig 31 Rebecca 142 Berry 243
Needmore 34 Double Run 147 Woodland 248
Hortense 38 Hatley 153 Chalybeate Springs 255
Dixon 43 Musselwhite 158 Manchester 256
Offerman 49 Cordele 163 Bullochville 261
Bristol 56 Ross 167 Warm Springs 262
Coffee 63 Vienna 173 Carlsbad 269
New Lacy 68 Lilly 179 Stovall 273
Rockingham 70 Byromville 184 Knott 280
Alma 73 Dooling 186 LaGrange JJSF
Guysie 77 Fields 191 Pyne 293
Sessoms 81 Montezuma 194 Abbottsford 297
Nicholls 84 Ogletborpe 196 GaAla Line 300
Chatterton 90 Maverick 201 Standing Rock Ala 302
Douglas 98 Ideal 206 Roanoke Ala 311
Upton 101
369
ATLANTA BIRMINGHAM ATLANTIC RAILROADContinued
MANCHESTER TO ATLANTA
Manchester O Alvaton 25 Fife 53
Persico 5 Haralson 29 Union City 56
Woodbury 10 Senoia 34 Ben Hill 65
jmlac 14 Aberdeen 43 Stratford 72
jay 19 Tyrone 47 Atlanta 79
WAYCROSS TO SESSOMS
Waycross O Bolen 15 Sessoms 26
Waltertown 7 Beach 19
Elsie 12 Murrays 22
FITZGERALD TO THOMASVILLE
Fitzgerald O Fender 30 Corbett s
Fletcher 5 Ansley 32 Sunset
Xiystic 9 Omega 35 Murphy
Pinetta 11 Crosland Huggins 39 Coolidge
Harding 17 Norman Park 42 Merrillville
Brighton 20 Barbers 47 Touraine
Tram Switch 22 Kingwood 50 Dillon
Tifton 25 Moultrie 52 Thomasville
55
58
61
66
70
72
74
81
ATLANTA STONE MOUNTAIN LITHONIA RAILWAY
Idthonia O Lithonia O
Pine Mountain 2 Quarries 2 j
ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD
SAVANNAH FLORIDA WESTERN DIVISION
Savannah O Blackshear 87 Boston 188
Southover Junction 3 Waycross 97 Thomasville 201
Burroughs 12 Glenmore 108 Pine Park 208
Ways 16 Argyle 116 Cairo 215
Fleming 24 Homerville 123 Whigham 222
McIntosh 31 Dupont 131 Climax 228
Walthourville 39 Stockton 139 Bainbridge 237
Ludowici 46 Naylor 144 Brinson 248
Doctortown 53 Valdosta 157 Iron City 253
jesup 57 Ousley 167 Donaldsonville 257
Screven 69 Quitman 174 Jakin 264
Offerman 76 Dixie 181 Josephine 265
Patterson 79 Pidcock 184 Sffold 268
BETWEEN WAYCROSS AND FOLKSTON
Waycross O Race Pond 20 Folkston 34
Braganza 8 Upton ville 28 Jacksonville Fla 75
Fort Mudge 15
JESUP TO FOLKSTON
0 Hortense 19 Winokur 40
Broadhurst 10 Nahunta 28 Gross 44
McKinnon 14 Hickox 31 Folkston 54
370
Climax
Otisca
ATLANTIC COAST LINN RAILROADContinued
BETWEEN CLIMAX AND RIVER JUNCTION
O Fowltown 9 Recovery
2 Faceville 15 River Junction Fla
22
30
Otisca
OTISCA TO AMSTERDAM
0 Wataga 3 Amsterdam jj
Albany Hardaway Baconton Flint
METCALFE THOMAS VILLE
O Camilla
9 Pelham
16 Meigs
20 Ochlochnee
AND ALBANY
26 Tbomasville 34 Metcalfe 40
47
58 68
Savannah o Monteith
Central Junction 7
13 Charleston S C115
Dupont
Withers
BETWEEN DUPONT AND STATENVILLE
0 Haylow 12 Tarver
10 Alexanderville 17
Brunswick Jamaica BRUNSWICK WESTERN O Waresboro 16 Millwood DIVISION 67 Brookfield 78 Tifton 122
Waynes ville Atkinson 24 McDonald 28 Pearson 82 TyTy 90 Sumner 139
Lulaton 31 Kirkland
Nahunta Hoboken 36 Grays 100 Sylvester 101 Willingham 112 Davis 119 Albany 151
Schlacterville 49 Alapaha 156 161 170
Way cross 59 Enigma
59
61
64
70
77
80
83
19
25
1
AUGUSTA SOUTHERN RAILROAD
Augusta o Keysville 26 Mitchell
Adam 5 Noah 30 Agricola
Adventure 6 Matthews 31
Gracewood 8 Wrens
10 Spread 40 Silas
DeBruce
Hephzibah 14 Avera
Edie 18 Gibson 50
Blythe 21 Belle Springs 55
Chalker 35 Warthen
45 Sanders ville
Tennille
Savannah o
Godleys Mill 10
BRINSON RAILWAY
Kellar 12 Blandford
Colebrook 15 Springfield
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CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY SYSTEM
Savannah
Clifton
Pooler
Bloomingdale
Meldrim
Eden
Marlow
Pineora
Guyton
Tusculum
Egypt
Oliver
Halcyondale
Cameron
Dover
Ogeechee
Rocky Ford Scarboro
Parramore Hill
Millen
Cushingville Rogers
SAVANNAH TO ATLANTA
O Herndon 90
4 Midvilie 96
9 Gertrude 100
12 Wadley 107
17 Bartow HI
19 Almira 116
26 Davisboro 122
27 Sun Hill 130
30 Tennille 135
35 Oconee 146
41 Beech Hill 150
46 Toomsboro 155
50 McIntyre 161
55 Gordon 170
57 Lewiston 174
62 Griswold 181
66 M A Junction 186
71 Macon 191
74 Macon Junction 192
79 Rivoli 199
83 Lorane 203
87 Bolingbroke 206
Smarrs
Forsyth
Colliers
Goggins Barnesville
Milner
Orchard Hill Griffin Experiment Vineyard Pomona Sunnyside Hampton
Love joy
Orrs
Jonesboro
Morrow
Forest Park Hapeville East Point McPherson Atlanta
213 217 223 229 233 240 245 251 252 254 256 258 262 267 270 274 278 281 286 288 291 295
MILLEN TO AUGUSTA
Millen O Idlewood 15 Albion 41
Lawton 5 Waynesboro 21 Allens 43
Perkins 7 Greens Cut 27 Augnsta
Munnerlyn 11 McBean 33
DOVER TO BREWTON
25 Nunez 48
rnitr p Metter 29 Covena 53
34 Norristown 57
15 Stillmore 39 Adrian 64
Register 19 Kitchens 43 Scott 69
Pulaski 23 Lexsy 44 Brewton 77
GRIFFIN TO CHATTANOOGA
Griffin O
Vaughn 8
Brooks 13
Senoia 19
Turin 24
Sharpsboro 26
Raymond 30
Newnan 36
Sargent 42
Whitesburg 47
Banning 48
Clem 54
Carrollton 60
Mandeville 67
Bremen 73
Buchanan 81
Felton 88
Dugdown 90
Youngs 96
Cedartown 101
Lake 106
Caldwell 109
Chambers 114
Silver creek 115
Lindale 116
Rome 121
Morrisons 126
Lavender 131
Sprite 136
Holland 140
Taliaferro 144
Lyerly 146
Raccoon 150
Summerville 153
Trion 158
Martindale 165
Guild 167
LaFayette 171
Warrens 175
Marathon 177
Rock Springs 180
Chickamanga 185
Lytle 188
Mission Ridge 190
Rossville 194
Shops 198
Chattanooga 198
372
CENTRAL OF
CUckamauga
Harps
Cenchat
GEORGIA RAILWAY SYSTEMContinued
CHICKAMAUGA TO DURHAM
0 Wests e Garys Camp M
3 Lula Lake 10 Durham
5 Hinkles
13
17
Macon o
Wise 4
Rutland 7
Walden 9
Echeconnee 12
Byron 17
Powersville 21
Deitzens 25
Fort Valley 29
Masseys Lane 34
Marshallville 36
Winchester i 39
Barrons Lane 44
Lyerly
MACON TO COLUMBIA
Montezuma 49
Oglethorpe 5i
Greens Mill 55
Andersonville 60
Bagley 67
Americus 71
Maddox 76
Sumter go
Smith ville 83
Adams g9
Leesburg 96
Forrester 102
Albany 107
LYERLY TO DEWEY
Walker 117
Ducker 129
Holts 12
Leary 129
Williamsburg 134
Arlington 142
Bryant 149
Blakely 155
Hilton 165
State Line near Columbia Ala 16661
0 Alabama State Line 7
Macon
Wise
Rutland Walden Echeconnee
Byron
Powersville Deitzens
MACON TO COLUMBUS
O Fort Valley 29
4 Everetts 36
7 Reynolds 43
9 Butler 5i
12 Tangent 55
17 Howard 60
21 Paschal 65
25 Geneva 71
Favors 74
Juniper 74
Box Springs 73
Upatoi 83
Schatulga 91
Muscogee 98
Columbus IOO
Cuthbert Cuthbert Coleman
CUTHBERT JUNCTION TO FORT GAINES
lili Jones 15 Port Gaines
Junction 2 Pecan 17
10 Killens Mill 20
22
Smithville Bronwood Dawson Graves
Macon
M A Junction
Sand Pit
Van Buren
Morton
Grays
Bradleys
Wayside
SMITHVILLE TO GEORGETOWN
0 Shellman 25 Morris 46
8 Cuthbert 35 Hatcher 50
14 Junction Rfk
18 Springvale 42
MACON TO ATHENS
Round Oak 28 Apalachee 81
Hillsboro 33 Farmington 88
Minneta 42 Bishop 91
Monticello 45 Watkinsville 95
Machen 53 Sidney 97
Shady Dale 54 Whitehall 100
Godfrey 61 Athens 106
Madison 72
J
373
CENTRAL OP GEORGIA RAILWAY SYSTEMContinued
GORDON TO PORTERDALE
Gordon 0 Eatonton 39 Newborn 63
Ivey 5 Willard 48 Mansfield 71
Stevens Pottery 9 Atbon 53 Hayston
Carling 16 Aikenton 54 Starrsville 76
Milledgeville 18 Machen 57 Covington 82
Meriwether 26 Kelly 61 Railroad Street 82
Dennis 31 Farrar 63 Porterdale 86
Meda 36 Broughton 66
Porterdale
Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY TO PERRY
0 Myrtle 6 Perry
Americas
Dellerfox
LaOrosse
AMERICUS TO COLUMBUS
O Elmview 32 Sizemore
12
51
5 Kinchefoonee 9 Zelobee
35 Ochillee 53
37 Bellefonte 58
Ellaville 15 Glen Alta 39 Muscogee 62
Putnam 22 Ida Vesper 43 Columbns 64
Doyle 25 Cusseta 46
Buena Vista 29 Halloca 49
COLUMBUS TO RAYMOND
Coiambus O Hamilton 24 Greenville 50
Nankipooh 7 Tip Top 28 Allie 55
Fortson 11 Chipley 33 Primrose
Hines Crossing 13 Meriwether W S
Mobley 15 Springs 37
Cataula 16 Stinson
Kingsboro 20 Harris
59
Luthersville 63
Biexton 67
40 Raymond 73
45
BARNESVILLE TO THOMASTON
Barnesville O Fambros 6 Thomaston 16
Wilkinsons 3 Topeka Junction 7
Middlebrooks The Rock 9
SAVANNAH TO TYBEE
PASSENGERClass EFour Cents per Mile
FREIGHTSee table below
BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND ANY STATION
Per 100 Lbs Per Bbl Per 100 Lbs Per Ton Per Car Load Per 100 Lbs Per Ton 2000 Lbs
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D F G H J K L M ft 0 P R D 6 3 rr
50 45 40 30 25 20 20 20 15 12 20 25 10 2000 2000 1000 75 85
Savannah O Estill 14 Atlantic Club
St Augustine 5 Fort Screven 15 Hotel Tybee 1
McQueens 9 Point 16 South End 18
Lazaretto 13 Post Office 16
374
CHARLESTON WESTERN CAROLINA RAILWAY
Augnata 0 8 Evans 12 SneadK 15
Martinez
CHATTANOOGA SOUTHERN RAILROAD
Ckattanooga Tenn 0 Kendrick 15 Sharpe 33
Woodburn Ga 6 Henry 17 McConnellsville 35
Rock Creek 8 Cooper Heights 18 Gulliver 36
Flintstone 8 Cassandra 20 TTarrishiirg 38
Eagle Cliff 10 Kensington 22 Teloga 40
Cenchat 11 Estelle 24 Chelsea 43
Westboro 12 Marsh 27 Menlo 46
Costello 13 Chamberlain Ala ft2
High Point 14 Bronco 32
FITZGERALD OCILLA BROXTON RAILROAD
IRWINVILLE TO FITZGERALD
Irwinville O Ocilla 10 Dorminey 16
Frank 13 Fitzgerald 20
Mystic
Paulk
7 Barnes 14
IRWINVILLE TO BROXTON
Irwinville Flournoy 0 Osierfield 16 Thurmans 20 Hokesboro 21 Towers 27 30
Weavers 18 Horton 25 Broxton 34
FLINT RIVER NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD
Pelham 0 Hinsonton 0 Sale flity 15
Rogerville 4 Floride 11 Terraee 19
Mapleton 6 Akridge 13 Ticknor 25
FLORIDA CENTRAL RAILROAD
Thomasville 0 Beverly K TTammond 10
Cherokee 1 Myrtlewood 6 Roddenbery 13
FLOVILLA INDIAN SPRINGS RAILWAY
Flovilla O Indian Spring 3
CARBUTT DONOVAN SHORT LINE RAILROAD
Lyons O Poor Boy 5 Wheeler 11
Alpine 2 Ozona 9 Oak Park 15
GAINESVILLE MIDLAND RAILWAY
Gainesville O Pendergrass Tfi Attiea 34
Candler 7 Jefferson 23 Oconee Heights 38
Klondike 8 Guests 26 Athens 42
Belmont 10 Red Stone 31
Talmo 13 Clarksboro 32

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GAINESVILLE MIDLAND RAILWAYContinued
MONROE BRANCH
Belmont 0 Winder 17 Walker Park 29
Hoschton 8 Bethlehem 22 Monroe 32
Mulberry v 13 Campton j 26
GEORGIA RAILROAD AUGUSTA TO ATLANTA
Augusta 0 Norwood 50 Alcoyy 125
Wholes 5 Barnett 58 Hazelbrand 127
Belair 10 fl rawf ord vi 11 e 64 Covington 130
Orovetown 15 Robinson 70 Almon 133
Forest 16 Union Point 76 Conyers 140
Rerzelia 21 Greensboro 83 Lithonia 146
Harlem 25 Carey 90 Redan 150
Saw Dust 26 Blue Springs 92 Stone Mountain 155
Dearing 29 Buckhead 96 Clarkston 160
Bonesville 33 Madison 103 Ingleside 162
Thomson 37 Dorsey 107 Decatur 165
Messena 43 Rutledge 112 Clifton 167
Camak 47 Social Circle 119 Atlanta 171
MACON TO CAMAK
fin ni a Tr o Deverenv 32 Haddocks 59
Warren ton 4 Carrs 36 James 64
Mayfield 13 Oconee Siding 45 Roberts 69
Culverton 20 Milledgeville 46 Macon 78
Granite Hill 22 State Farm 47
Sparta 24 Browns 54
ATHENS BRANCH
Union Point 0 Stephens 16 Dunlap 30
Woodviile 5 TTnehing 19 Winterville 32
Baird stown 7 Crawford 22 Athens 39
Maxeys 13 Arnoldsville J57
WASHINGTON BRANCH
Barnett 0 Hillman 7 Little River 11
Sharnn 4 Fieklin 10 Washinaton 18

GEORGIA FLORIDA RAILWAY
HAZLEHURST TO GEORGIAFLORIDA LINE
Hazlehurst O Vineyard 41 Barrett 81
Ward 6 Oberry 43 Bemiss 86
Brooker 10 Willacoochee 48 Valdosta 94
Gulf 12 Bannockburn 53 MacVille 97
Garrant 20 Barfield 59 Briggston 102
Seminole 25 Nashville 66 Cliattville 104
Douglas 31 Arapahoe 72 Olympia 107
Cox 39 Rays Mill 76 Madison Fla 122
376
GEORGIA FLORIDA RAILWAYContinued
DOUGLAS TO BARROWS BLUFF
Douglas O Cliatt 13 McLean 16
Broxton 9 Pridgen 15 Barrows Bluff 20
NASHVILLE TO SPARKS
Nashville Cottle 0 Massee 5 7 Sparks 1
MILLEN TO VIDALIA
IVTillon ft Hooks Crossing 18 Ohoopee 38
South Millen 1 Summit 21 Oak Park 40
5 fjrflymonf 22 Selma 42
Butts 8 Durdenville 25 Penhoopee 43
Thrift 11 Monte Junction 27 Normantown
Garfield 15 Stillmore 32 Billvan 48
Kimball 17 Kenfield 36 Vidalia 53
SWAINSBORO TO KEYSVILLE
Swainsboro 0 Midville 18 Gough 37
Modoc 5 McGruder 25 St Clair 42
Wipioius 9 Rosier 29 Eves 46
Qnmm ortAum 15 Vi letto 33 Kevsville 48

GEORGIA COAST PIEDMONT RAILROAD
Lower Bluff Dock 0 Eulonia 17 Alton 56
Darien 2 Darien Junction 23 Glenville 59
Ridgeville 4 Tibet 31 Kicklighter 61
Hidge 5 Goose Pond 35 Lynn 62
6 37 Purvis 64
g Ludowici 40 Tootle 69
Hudson 9 Hilton Junction 43 Hughland 70
11 Weefannie 45 Reidsville 75
Oak Hill 12 Roderick 47 Collins 82
Crescent 13 Donald 50
Bellville 15 Beards Creek 55
GEORGIA GRANITE RAILROAD
Lithonia O Rock Chapel Mountn 4
Cuthbert Barney Randolph Carnegie Moye Edison Turman Arlington
GEORGIA FLORIDA ALABAMA RAILWAY
O Rowena 30 Lynne 60
4 36 Whites Mill 62
8 Warrens Mill 38 Bainbridge 66
10 Corea 41 Bower 74
12 Colquitt 45 Attapulgus 78
16 Nicholasville 49 Laing Kat 80
21 51 Getzlaff 85
26 Eldorendo 55 Tallahassee Fla 106
37T
GEORGIA NORTHERN RAILWAY
Boston 0 Corbetts 26 Bridgeboro 49
Oaklawn 6 Moultrie 29 Gantt 52
9 R1 asi n gfam a 34 Willie
Hollis 11 Schley 34 Nelms 56
Pavo 13 Jacksons 36 Wetherbee 60
Shelley 16 Sigsbee 38 Darrop 64
17 Doerun 42 Albany 68
Autreyville 21 Ticknor 44
Cooper 25 Pritchett 46
GEORGIA SOUTHERN FLORIDA RAILWAY
o Dakota 79 Mayday 168
Macon Yard 1 Worth 81 Haylow 174
SnflrAA 8 Ashburn 85 Thelma 179
Avondale 11 Sycamore 87 Headlight 186
Wellston 16 Inaha 92 Colon 190
Bonaire 21 Cycloneta 95 Fargo 198
Kathleen 25 Chula 98 Ewing 206
Tivola 29 Tif ton 105 Eddy Fla 216
Grovania 35 Eldorado 112 Baxter Fla 223
Elko 38 Lenox 118 Moniac Ga 224
Unadilla 44 Osgood 120 St George Ga 234
Pinehurst 49 Sparks 126 Kent Fla 239
Findlay 52 Adel 128 Crawford 244
Vienna 56 Cecil 134 Plummer 250
Richwood 59 Hahira 138 Kingsgrove 254
Cordele 65 Mineola 144 Hoyt 257
Wenona 69 Valdosta 152 J S W Crossing 258
Arabi 74 Blanton 161 Jacksonville Fla 262
Sibley 78 Howell 165
R DIVISION
Macon Valdosta O Dasher 152 Lake Park 158 Melrose 163 Palatka Fla 167 286
GULF LINE RAILWAY
n MoCall 23 Terrell 54
Tippetts Still 3 Pitts 25 Smiths Switch 55
Wollii po 7 Rush 29 Shinglers 57
M q ahHirrn 9 Double Run 32 Sylvester 64
Millerville 10 Davisville 34 Gorday 67
Finleyson 12 Amboy 37 Alfords Switch 71
43 Parkerville 72
16 Ashburn 46 Jenkins Siding 74
Pope City 18 Josella 48 Corbetts Switch 77
Seminole 20 Hobby 50 Bridgeboro 78
HARTWELL RAILWAY
Bowers ville OHartwell 10
LAWRENCEVILLE BRANCH RAILROAD
Suwanee O Lawrenceville 10
LEXINGTON TERMINAL RAILROAD
Lexington O Crawford 4
LOUISVILLE NASHVILLE RAILROAD
BETWEEN MARIETTA AND KNOXVILLE
Marietta 0 Bannister 33 Nortbcutt 71
1 Ball Ground 35 White Path 73
Oak Hurst 4 Nelson 39 Cherry Log 75
7 Tate 41 Lucius 77
Woodstock 12 Jasper 46 Blue Ridge 82
TYinnlgh 16 Westbrook 49 Curtis 88
Holly Springs 18 Talking Rock 53 Kyle 92
Univeter 20 Cams Mill 55 Etowah Tenn 144
Canton 24 White Stone 57 Knoxville Tenn 204
Keithsburg 29 Talona 60
Gober 33 Ellijay 67
ATLANTA TO KNOXVILLE VIA CARTERSVILLE
0 Pair mount 68 Eton 96
Cartersville 48 Ranger 73 Crandall 99
51 Oakman 77 Fairy 103
White 57 Coniston 82 Cisco 105
Rydal 61 Ramhurst 87 Etowah Tenn 137
Bolivar 64 Chatswortb 92 Knoxville Tenn 197
MXJRPHY BRANCH
Blue Ridge O Sweet Gum 11 Murphy N C 25
Mineral Bluff 4
CRANDALL BRANCH
Crandall O Grassy Mountain 1
ROLUMCO BRANCH
Bannister O Rolumco 1
LOUISVILLE WADLEY RAILROAD
Louisville O Moxlev 6 Wadley 11
MACON BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY
Macon O
Sofkee 8
Skippertons 12
Hardys 16
Lizella 21
Montpelier 25
Morans 28
Dyas 33
Culloden 39
Yatesville 44
Upson 50
Thomaston 57
Crest 65
Thunder 70
Woodbury 75
Snelsons 80
Harris 83
Odessadale 91
Mountville 95
Robertsons 99
LaGrange 105
n
MACON
Macon
M N Junction
Swift Creek
Dry Branch
Pikes Peak
Fitzpatrick
Ripley
Jeffersonville
DUBLIN SAVANNAH RAILROAD
0 Gallmore 28 Catlin
2 Danville 32 Minter
5 Allentown 33 Rockledge
10 Montrose 38 Orland
13 Dudley 43 Soperton
16 Shewmake 46 Tarrytown
18 Moore 49 Kibbee
23 Dublin 54 Vidalia
60
64
69
70 77 81 85
93
MILLTOWN AIR LINE n Harters 5 Milltown 10
xiayior w
Social Circle MONROE RAILROAD 0 Gresham 5 Monroe 10
OCILLA PINEBLOOM VALDOSTA RAILWAY 0 Louthers Still 3 Gaskins Still 9
Willacoochee 1 Motts Siding 5 Lax 12
Register New Hope
Dink
Adabelle
Undine
Brookland
REGISTER GLENNVILLE RAILWAY
O Hagan
2 Claxton
3 Winburn 6 Dean
12 Jennie 15 Moody
18 Easterling
19 Coe
19 Birdford 23 Glennville 26
29
31
33
36
39
SANDERSVILLE RAILROAD
Sandersville v 0 Tennille
4
SAVANNAH AUGUSTA NORTHERN RAILWAY
Statesboro O Portal
Colfax 5 Aaron
12 Miley 17 Garfield
20
25
Cuyler
Blitchton Eldora Olney
SAVANNAH STATESBORO RAILWAY
O Ivanhoe 11 Shearwood
4 Hubert i 12 Brooklet
6 Stilson 16 Pretoria
9 Areola 13 Statesboro
21
24
28
33
SAVANNAH VALLEY RAILROAD
Egypt O
Duggers 5
Morgans 9
Eureka H
Sheppards 13
Hunters 15
Williamson 17
Kits Station 19
Sylvania 23
Lewis 27
Hiltonia 33
Mill Haven 37
380
SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY
Atlanta O
Howells 3
Linneville 4
Deerland Park 6
Mina 7
Cheshire 8
Calhoun 9
Goodrich 10
Belt Junction 11
Montreal 15
Tucker 13
Caldwell 21
Lilbum 23
Luxomni 25
McFalls Spur 27
Glouster 28
Lawrenceville 34
Dacula 40
Auburn 45
Winder 51
Houses 56
Stathaxn 59
Bogart 63
McLeroy 69
South Athens 71
Athens 73
Hull 79
Colbert 84
Comer 89
Carlton 95
Oglesby 99
Ethridge 103
Elberton 107
Middleton 113
Heardmont 117
Calhoun Falls S C 124
ATLANTA TO ROCKMART
Howell 0 Powder Springs 17 Thomas 33
Edna 5 Hiram 22 Hardage 38
Floyd 11 Dallas 27 Rockmart 44
CARTERSVILLE TO ESOM
Cartersville 0 Davettes 17 Cedar town 36
Ladds 3 Aragon 19 Stateville 40
Browns 6 Red Ore 20 Akes 40
Shelmans v 7 Rockmart 23 Greenway 43
Stilesboro 9 Pineville 25 Isbells 44
McGinnis 12 Brewers 26 Esom 45
Glenwood 13 Fish 28 Pell City Ala 117
Taylorsville 14 Girady 30
Deatons 16 Lindseys 31
LOGANVILLE LAWRENCEVILLE BRANCH
Lawrenceville 0 Grayson 5 10

SAVANNAH TO FLORIDA LINE
Savannah O Jones 39 Ol fin one 7fi
Anderson 8 Darien Junction 42 Waverly 80
Burroughs 11 Townsend 46 84
Ways 15 Cox 52 Satilla River 88
Belfast 20 Altamaha River 56 Woodbine 88
Haskells 21 Altamaha Sand Pit 57 Colesburg 91
Limerick 24 Everett 59 Seals 95
Dorchester 27 Jenks 64 Kingsland 100
Riceboro 32 Thalman 66 Jacksonville Fla 138
Hewitts 38 Bladen 69
381
SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAYContinued
GEORGIA AND ALABAMA
Savannah 0 Higgston 83 Hugenin 179
Meldrim 17 McGreggors Mill 87 Cobb 180
Cuyler 20 Ailey 90 DeSoto 185
Arden 22 Mt Vernon 91 Leslie 186
Ellabelle 24 Ochwalkee 94 Parkers 189
27 Glenwood 96 Huntington 191
Pembroke 32 Stuckey 100 Allens 193
35 Alamo 103 Gatewood 194
Groveland 39 Erick 107 Americas i 198
Surrencys Mill 42 Helena 113 New Point 204
Palaky 44 Milan 124 Salters 208
44 Horton 129 Plains 209
Claxton 49 Rhine 132 Wise 215
50 Abbeville 139 Preston 219
PpI 1 vi 11 ft 53 Kramer 145 Richland 227
Manassas 56 Rochelle 148 Randalls 231
Cummings Mill 58 Pine City 151 Lumpkin 236
Collins 61 Pitts 153 Louvale 243
Dant on 64 Seville 157 Union 247
Ohoopee 68 Listonia 161 Omaha 254
Ljyons 74 Penia 163 Montgomery Ala 340
Stacers 79 Cordele 168
Vidalia 80 Coney 174
SAVANNAH TO SOUTH CAROLINA LINE
ft Rincon 19 Clyo 32
TVTft TiTvflrfJ H Stillwell 25 Columbia S C 142
Exley 16 Berrys 29
BETWEEN COLUMBUS AND ALBANY
O Richland 39 Sasser 73
EJpqi7lliTlA t 5 Savilles 44 Stevens 75
TVTfl SAyg 6 Kimbroughs 45 Aremena 77
OctlillPA 11 Weston 48 Oakland 78
Sulphur Springs 14 Leveretts 52 Palmyra 83
Pgn 1 m on r g 15 Chambliss 54 Vasons 84
rilRSAg 19 Parrott 56 Albany 88
Renfroe 28 Belmont 62
Brooklyn 32 Dawson 66
FITZGERALD BRANCH
Abbeville Bowens Mill 12 Huff Thomas Mill 23
js 4 Queenland 16 Ensigns 29
Browning 6 Lulaville 18 O cilia 31
Forest Glen 9 Fitzgerald 22
Carswell 11 Whitley 27
SMITHONIA DUNLAP RAILROAD
Dunlap
O Smithonia
382
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
ATLANTA CHARLOTTE AIRLINE DIVISION
O Suwanee 30 Yonah 70
6 Buford 37 Alto 74
Ottley 8 Flowery Branch 44 Baldwin 76
Roxborough 9 Oakwood 47 Cornelia 78
Crosskeys 10 Gainesville 53 Mt Airy 80
Chamblee 13 New Holland 55 Ayersville 86
14 Hall 58 Toccoa 93
Nor cross 19 White Sulphur 59 Deer Court 98
Pittman 22 Lula 65
Duluth 1 25 Bellton 66
Atlanta
Roseland
Constitution
Norton
Henrico
Conley 4
Ellenwood 7
Rex
Stockbridge
Mahers Quarry
Tunis
Flippen
McDonough
Locust Grove
Jenkinsburg
Jackson
Flovilla
Cork
Berner
Juliette
Polhill
Dames Ferry
Pope
Holton
Virgin
Macon
Reid
Phillips
Twiggs
Bullard
Atlanta
Howell
Peyton
Chattahoochee
Oakdale
Nickajack
Mableton
Austell
Between Atlanta and 0 Adams Park Brunswick 108 Graham 195
3 Bttrick 110 Pine Grove 199
6 Westlake 114 Prentiss 202
7 Ainslee 116 Baxley 205
8 McGriff 120 Wheaton 209
10 Coley 122 Surrency 215
13 Cochran 126 Brentwood 219
15 Empire 132 Odum 225
19 Carne 134 Nesbit 230
20 Dubois 135 Ellis 232
23 Gresston 137 Jesnp 235
24 Dempsey 139 Odessa 240
28 Williams Mill 144 Gardi 242
35 Eastman 145 Bennetts Still 243
40 Amoskeag 147 Pendarvis 245
46 Godwinsville 150 Burbank 247
51 Chauncey 155 Grangerville 247
54 Soumi 156 Aikin 250
60 Cox 157 Mount Pleasant 252
64 Haunson 160 Everett 256
69 Achord 160 Weinkle 256
72 Helena 164 OBrien 257
74 McRae 165 Belle Vista 258
79 Scotland 170 Satterthwaite 260
82 Towns 175 Zuta 262
88 Day 180 Walbirg 263
97 Lumber City 182 Sterling 266
99 Ocmulgee 183 Southern Junction 269
102 Hazlehnrst 189 Dock Junction 272
104 John son ville 194 Brunswick 275
Between Atlanta and O Powder Springs Chattanooga 23 Ravenel 56
2 Hiram 28 Hamlet 56
7 03113 34 Seney 59
g McPherson 40 Byrd 61
9 12 Rraswell 45 Brice 62
Eockmart 51 Carey 66
15 Aragon 54 Chambers 67
18 Long 55 Silver Creek 67

383
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEMContinued
Between Atlanta and ChattanoogaContinued
Lindale 69 Plainville 87 Dalton 113
Atlanta Junction 71 Reeves 91 Waring 118
Borne 73 Oostanaula 92 Vamell 122
North Borne 75 Sugar Valley 98 Cohutta 126
78 Hill City 100 Chattanooga r 152
Shannon 82 Carbondale 104
Pinson 83 Phelps 108
Between Atlanta and Birmingham
Atlanta O
Howell 2
Pepdon 7
Chattahoochee 8
Oakdale 9
Nickajack 12
Mableton 15
Austell 18
Lithia Springs 21
Douglasville 27
Winston 32
Villa Rica 39
Temple 45
Bremen 53
Waco 56
Tallapoosa 63
Hooper 68
Birmingham Ala 167
Between Atlanta and Fort Valley
Atlanta 0
Sawtell 4
Cornell 6
Haasville 9
Thames 11
Riverdale 15
Selina 16
Gay 17
Helmer 18
Kenwood 19
Fayetteville 24
Harp 27
Ackert 29
Woolsey 31
Bridges 32
Lowry 34
Flint River 36
Vaughn 37
Zetella 40
Williamson 44
Zebulon 50
Meansville 55
Vega 58
Piedmont 61
Topeka Junction 64
Rest Haven 66
Yatesville 70
M B Crossing 74
Culloden 76
Musella 82
Roberta 88
Hammett 93
Gaillard 94
Rollo 96
Zenith 98
Lee Pope 99
Fort Valley 105
Columbus 0
Junction 1
Rose Hill 2
Gentian 6
Flat Rock 10
Midland 14
Ellerslie 18
Ossahatchie 20
Waverly Hall 23
Oak Mountain 28
COLUMBUS DIVISION
Shiloh 34
Nebula 38
Warm Springs 42
Raleigh 46
Woodbury 51
Molena 56
Neal 59
Concord 64
Jolly 67
Reidsboro 68

Williamson 72
Rover 74
Griffin jg 80
Experiment 81
Towaliga 87
Luella 90
Brown 92
Greenwood 94
McDonongb 98
384
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEMContinued
ELBERTON AIRLINE
Toccoa 0 Bowersville 24 Hardcash 42
Hayes Crossing 5 Canon 26 Dewy Rose 44
Eastanollee 7 Royston 31 Goss 46
Avalon 11 Fellowship Church 34 Elberton 50
Martin 12 Rrtwmari 38
Lavonia 18 Harper 41
ATHENS BRANCH
Athens O Commerce 18 Gillsville 32
Center 7 Wilsons Church 23 Lula 30
Nicholson 12 Maysville 26
CLEVELAND AND COHUTTA BRANCH
Cleveland Tenn O Marble Switch 9 Red Clay Ga 13
Blue Spring 6 Weatherly 11 Cohutta 15
DOCK BRANCH
Dock Junction 0 E T Docks 2
HAWKINSVILLE BRANCH
Cochran 0 Mobley 6 Hawkinsville 11
ROSWELL BRANCH
0 Dnnwoody 5 Roswell 10
Wilsons Mill 3 Morgan Junction 6
ATLANTA BELT
Atlanta 0 Walkers Mill 4 Armour 6
ATTALA AND ROME
North Rome TTnfPnTrPr Ga 0 6 Oreburg Cnnsn 10 13 Early Gadsden Ala 18 56
Robinson 9 Mt Hope 16 Attala Ala 62
BETWEEN ROME AND SELMA
Rome r 0 Vans Valley 13 Etna
Atlanta Junction 2 Cave Spring 15 Selma
Cunningham 9 Prior 22
23
Ala196
VILLA RICA BRANCH
O V C c Cos Mines
Villa Rica
3
385
SOUTH GEORGIA RAILWAY
Adel O Morven 16 Quitman 28
Greggs 6 Kennedys 18 Baden 33
Barney 10 Spain 22 Empress 36
Marchman A 14 Fodie 23 Ferry Fla 77
STATENVILLE RAILWAY
Haylow O Mercer f 5 Statenville 14
ST MARYS KINGSLAND RAILROAD
Kingsland 0 Arnow 8St Marys 11
Scottsville 5
SYLVANIA GIRARD RAILROAD
Rocky Ford O Zeigler 9 Sylvania 15
Kolb Gem 5 Baffin 12
Woodcliff 7 Waters 13
TALBOTTON RAILROAD
Talbotton 0 Bostick
7
TALLULAH FALLS RAILWAY
Cornelia O Turnerville 16 Clayton 35
Dptti Orft 5 Tallnlali Lodge 20 Mountain City 38
HflhprfihiTYi fi 21 Rabun Gap 41
Clarkesville 8 Joy 26 Dillards 42
Hin 9 Math is 27 Franklin N C 58
Anandale 11 Wiley 28
Hollywood 13 Tiger 32
UNION POINT WHITE PLAINS RAILROAD
Union Point O Caldwells 5 Jarrells 12
W P Junction 2 Siloam 7 Wkite Plains 14
WADLEY SOUTHERN RAILWAY
WaDLEY to rockledge
Wadley O 6 Kite Hodo 15Adrian 17Rixville 27 29
10 Mfifiks 210rianna 33
Tom 13 Odomville 25Rockledge 37
WADLEY TO COLLINS
Wosllntr o 20 Corsica 41
Greenway 5 McLeod 27 Cobbtown 46
Smithton 9 Stillmore 33 Collins
Dellwood 15 Aline 40
386
Atlanta O
Simpson St 1
Howells 3
Bolton 7
Gilmore 9
WESTERN ATLANTIC RAILROAD
Hugo 39 Adairsville 68
Allatoona 40 McDaniels 75
Bartow 42 Calhoun 78
Emerson 43 Resaca 34
JBj I Etowah 46 Tilton 90
Vinings 11 Cartersville 48 Dalton 99
Smyrna 15 Junta 48 Rocky Face 104
Marietta 20 Rogers 51 Tunnel Hill 107
Elizabeth 22 Cass 52 Catoosa 113
Noonday 26 Bests 55 Ringgold
Kennesaw 29 Kingston 59 Graysville 120
Lena 32 Cement 60 Chickamauga Tenn 126
Acworth 35 Halls 64 Chattanooga Tenn 137
ROME BRANCH
Kingston O Eves
Wooleys 3 Dykes
7
11
Brick Yard 16
Rome 18
WRIGHTSVILLE TENNILLE RAILROAD
O finn n 1 ri son 26 Alcorns 53
Peacocks Cut 6 Brewton 0 Oon dor 28 Chester 33 Yonkers 55 60
Harrison u Dublin 36 Empire 65
YJ TTntrVhingS 42 Baileys Park 69
Wrightsville Meadows Lovett 22 Springhaven 24 Dexter 47 Hawkinsville 49 77
Dublin O
M D S Crossing 2
Tingle 8
Rentz 14
DUBLIN TO EASTMAN
Mullis 18
Cadwell 19
Della 22
Rogers 23
Coleman 24
Beehive 25
Giddens 27
Eastman 33
Rules Tariffs and Classifications
GOVERNING
EXPRESS COMPANIES
387
TARIFF A
Merchandise Rates Per Hundred and Graduated Rates for Packages Weighing Less
than One Hundred Pounds
As fixed by the Railroad Commission of Georgia
Applying Ovee All Lines Except Those Shown Under Special Local Merchandise Tariffs
Distance Bates per 100 lbs RATES PER 100 POUNDS gf 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 105 115 120 130 135 140
MILES 20 40 60 80 100 130 160 180 200 250 300 350 400 450
Miles Cents Packages Less Than 100 Lbs
1 to 20 30 Over 0 not over 5 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
21 to 40 40 Over 5 not over 10 25 25 25 25 25 30 30 30 30 30 35 35 40 45
41 to 60 50 Over 10 not over 20 25 25 25 25 30 30 30 30 35 35 40 45 45 50
61 to 80 60 Over 20 not over 30 25 25 25 30 30 35 35 40 45 50 50 50 55 55
81 to 100 70 Over 30 not over 40 25 1 25 30 I 35 40 I 45 45 50 50 1 60 65 I 65 7p 1 75
101 to 130 80 Over 40 not over 50 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
131 to 160 90 Over 50 not over 60 25 30 35 45 55 60 65 70 75 85 95 100 105 110
161 to 180 1 00 Over 60 not over 70 25 35 45 50 60 70 75 80 95 100 110 120 130 130
181 to 200 1 05 Over 70 not over 80 30 40 50 60 70 75 90 100 105 115 120 130 135 140
201 to 250 1 15 Over 80 not over 90 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 105 115 120 130 135 140
251 to 300 1 20 Over 90 not over 100 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 105 115 120 130 135 140
Packages weighing five pounds and under shall not be charged more than 25 cents by one company for any distance within this State b ut when such packages are handled by two or more companies each company may charge 25 cents less 20 per cent
TARIFF B
Governing Perishables Etc
Rates per Hundred Pounds and Graduated Rates for Packages Weighing Less than
One Hundred Pounds
As fixed by the Railroad Commission of Georgia
Distance Rates per 100 lbs RATES PER 100 POUNDS 30 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
MILES 20 40 60 80 100 130 160 180 200 250 300 350 400 450
Miles Cents Packages Less Than 100 Lbs
1 to 450 Over 0 not over 5 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
1 to 20 30 Over 5 not over 10 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 30 30 30 35 40 45 45
21 to 40 30 Over 10 not over 20 25 25 25 25 25 25 30 30 35 35 40 45 45 45
41 to 60 35 Over 20 not over 30 25 25 25 25 25 30 30 35 35 40 45 50 55 55
61 to 80 40 Over 30 not over 40 25 25 25 25 30 30 35 40 40 45 50 55 60 65
81 to 100 45 Over 40 not over 50 25 25 25 30 30 35 40 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
101 to 130 50 Over 50 not over 60 25 25 30 80 35 40 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
131 to 160 55 Over 60 not over 70 25 30 30 85 40 45 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
161 to 180 60 Over 70 not over 80 30 30 35 40 45 45 50 551 60 65 70 75 80 85
181 to 200 65 Over 80 not over 90 30 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
201 to 250 70 Over 90 not over 100 30 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
NotePackages 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
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TARIFF E
Governing the following perishables when carried by Express Companies
Dbessed Poultry Fbesh Fish Fbesh Meat Butteb and Sausages
Rates per Hundred Pounds and Graduated Rates for Packages Weighing Less than One Hundred Pounds on above articles
As fixed by the Railroad Commission of Georgia
MILK TARIFF
Rates on Milk per can depot delivery only Empties to be returned free Milk not for depot delivery Tariff E rates
Miles Per 5gallon can Per 8gallon can Per 10 gallon can
5 6 cents 9 cents 11 cents
10 7 11 14
15 8 12 M 15
20 9 14 16
25 9 14 18
30 9 14 18
35 10 16 20
40 10 16 20
45 11 17 21
50 11 17 21
55 12 18 23
60 12 18 23
65 13 20 26
70 13 20 26
75 14 22 H 27
80 14 22 27
85 15 23 29
90 15 23 29
95 15 24 30
100 16 25 m 31
125 18 27 33
150 20 29 35
175 22 u 31 37
200 23 32 u 38
225 24 33 n 39
250 over 25 34 40
Cream or Milk in cans packed in ice same rates per hundred pounds as apply on tengallon cans of milk in above tariff
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SPECIAL LOCAL MERCHANDISE TARIFFS
The following tariffs covering merchandise rates only are applicable over the lines named in said tariffs respectively
Albany Northern Railway
Over And Not Merchandise
Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs
0 10 35
10 15 40
15 20 45
20 25 50
25 30 55
30 35 60
Atlanta Birmingham Sc Atlantic R R
Over And Not Merchandise
Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs
0 15 40
15 25 50
25 40 60
40 50 65
50 70 75
70 85 80
85 100 90
100 120 100
120 140 110
140 160 110
160 200 125
200 220 130
220 250 135
250 260 140
260 270 140
270 280 140
280 290 145
290 300 145
300 310 145
310 320 150
320 340 150
340 350 155
Brinson Railway
Merchandise Per 100 Lbs
40 40
40
50
50 50
50
60
32 37 60
37 40 60
40 42 65
42 47 65
Fitzgerald Ocilla Broxton R R
Over And Not Merchandise
Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs
0 7 40
7 12 40
12 15 40
15 17 50
17 20 50
20 22 50
22 25 50
25 27 60
27 32 60
32 37 60
37 40 60
40 42 65
42 47 65
Flint River Northeastern R R
Over And Not Merchandise
Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs
0 15 40
15 25 50
25 40 60
40 50 65
50 70 75
70 85 80
85 100 90
Georgia and Florida Railway
Augusta Florida Division Douglas Augusta Gulf Division Millen and Southern Division
Valdosta Southern Division
Over And Not Merchandise
Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs
0 15 40
15 25 50
25 40 60
40 50 65
50 70 75
70 85 80
85 100 90
100 120 100
120 140 110
140 160 110
Over And Not
Miles Over Miles
0 7
7 12
12 15
15 17
17 20
20 22
22 25
25 27
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Georgia Coast Piedmont R R 85 87 SO
Over And Not Merchandise 87 92 90
Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs 92 97 90
0 7 30
7 12 36 Macon and Birmingham Railway
12 17 41 Over And Not Merchandise
17 20 45 Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs
20 22 45 0 5 30
22 27 50 5 10 40
27 32 54 10 15 45
32 37 15 20 45
37 40 62 20 25 50
40 47 25 30 55
47 52 63 30 35 60
52 57 68 35 40 60
57 60 69 40 45 60
60 62 69 45 50 65
62 67 74 50 55 70
67 77 75 55 60 70
77 80 77 60 65 75
80 82 77 65 70 75
82 87 80 70 75 75
87 92 83 75 80 75
Gulf Bine Railway 80 85 85 QO 80
Over And Not Merchandise 90
Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs 95
0 7 40 95 100 90
7 12 40 100 110 90
12 15 40
15 17 50 South Georgia and West Coast
17 20 50 Over And Not Merchandise
20 22 50 Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs
22 25 50 0 20 45
25 27 60 20 40 65
27 32 60 40 65 75
32 37 60 65 90
37 40 60
40 42 65 Stillmore Air Bine
42 47 65 Over And Not Merchandise
47 50 65 Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs
50 52 75 1 20 45
52 57 75 20 40 60
57 60 75 40 60 75
60 62 75
62 67 75 Wrights ville Tennille Railroad
67 70 75 Over And Not Merchandise
70 72 80 Miles Over Miles Per 100 Lbs
72 77 80 0 20 40
77 80 80 20 40 60
80 82 80 40 60 65
RULES
RULE I
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 II
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 III I
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 IV
Graduated rates apply to matter weighing less than one hundred pounds
RULE V
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 setetion may be aggregated provided they are estimated and charged for as weighing 10 pounds each Actual weight only must be entered on the waybill If articles of different classes are aggregated the charge may be made at the rate applying to the highest class
RULE VI
Valuation ChargesWhen the value of any merchandise shipment C O D or otherwise exceeds 5000 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 10000 value or fraction thereof When merchandise rate exceeds 100 and not more than 300 per 100 pounds 10 cents for each 10000 value or fraction thereof These rates apply only to packages or shipments of merchandise jewelry and valuable papers
RULE VII
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 charge both ways
RULE VIII
Gunpowder Dynamite Kerosene Benzine Naptha Gasoline Matches and all other explosive or dangerous inflammable oils acids or materials may not be received for transportation

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RULE IX
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 beifig returned to the original owner
RULE X
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 XI
When ice is used for preservation of shipments of commodities in Tariff E including oysters in shell deduct Twentyfive per cent 25 from the gross weight
RULE XII
The sender of any article by express between points in this State Who shall prepay the charges on same is authorized to plainly mark such article paid or prepaid but nevertheless it shall be the duty of the agent or employe of the express company receiving same to place thereon a label showing that it has been prepaid or to write or stamp upon such article the word paid or prepaid or other words showing the payment of charges at the initial point and it shall be unlawful for such express company or any of its agents or employes to collect charges from the receiver of such article under forfeiture of twice the amount of the proper charge
Failure to refund charges so collected within twntyfour hours after demand substantiated by the paid mark on the article or shipping receipt either at inir tial point or destination shall be punishable by such further penalty as th Commission may determine
SPECIAL NOTICE
See Rule Number One of the Rules Governing the Erection and Location of Depots etc
CLASSIFICATION OF PERISHABLES GENERAL SPECIALS ETC
CARRIED AT LESS THAN MERCHANDISE RATES AND AS PRESCRIBED
Ale
Apples
Asparagus
Bananas
Beans
Beef Fat
Beer
Beer Tonic
Berries
Cabbages
Calves dressed Cantaloupes in crates o barrels
Carrots
Celery
Cheese
Cherries
Chestnuts
IN TARIFF B
Cider
Clams
Cocoanuts
Crabs
Crab Meat raw Not including deviled cooked crabs Crackers
Cucumbers
Eggs
Egg Plants
Fish Roe
Fish salted or dry Frogs live
Fruit
Furs coarse
Game
Grapes
Greens
Green Corn
Hides green
Honey in comb strained well packed
Ice Cream
Lard
Lemons
Lettuce gross weight Lobsters
Mineral Water
Okra
Oleo Butter and Oil Oranges
Oysters in shell
Oysters canned
See Scale of weights Parsnips
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Peaches
Pears
Peas
Pine Apples Plums
Pomegranates
Pop
Potatoes
Radishes
Rabbits dead
Skins undressed of kind
Soda Water
Squashes in crates Strained Honey Sugar Cane Vegetables green Tomatoes
Terrapins
any Trees and Shrubs for planting when boxed or baled prepaid or guaranteed
Turtles in barrels Turtles live
Turnips
Yeast compressed
iT fVE TABLESTo find rate per one hundred pounds
Example Find the distance for forty miles or any distance between 2i and 40 on the left side of the Table of Merchandise Rates and the column rglt under the head of cents gives the correct rate10 cents to find the rate on packages less than 100 pounds Look under the head f packages less than 100 pounds and find the weight of package on which res wanted and run yog finger along to the right until you get under the number of miles wanted at the top of the table and where5 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
a 5un Jy to the right until comes to the column under
the 60 miles and it will give the rate wanted35 cents
Ra OhabgesOn matter subject to half rate as one and onehalf or double rate find graduated rate according to tariff and then add onehalf
ot lOUi e as rqlired ExamPlIf a package weighs 26 pounds rated at double rate and the rate to destination is 100 E per 100 pounds the charge for 20 or 25 pounds is 50 cents double thisil OOis the proper amount
CLASSIFICATION OF MERCHANDISE EXPLANATORY NOTES
A means that the article is governed by Tariff A
A means that the article is governed by onehaif 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
In order to secure uniformity in weights and charges on shipments of Oysters packed m cans the following scale of weights must be strictly adhered
SvMm is mfde fromTnS We RecelTing wW see that no
WAYBILL WAYBILL
1 6 Cans packed in Ice 25 lbs 12 Cans without Ice 30 lbs
112 40 18 16 45 1
116 50 24 a tt 60
i18 60 27 66 it 65
20 65 30 tt it 70 11
4 80 36 6t tt 85
30 90 45 tt 105
36 105 54 66 tt 130
44 120 66 tt tt 155 I
50 135 82 6t tt 195 1
56 150
72 195 1
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To arrive at tlie proper weight of Boxes or Cases when number of Cans packed differs from the number of Cans given above add two and onehalf 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 AAdvertising 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
NoteThe 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 BThe 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 twentyfive cents
Packages of clothing shipped to or by laundries minimum twentyfive cents
Catalogues and Prices Current with prices extended to and from dealers and their traveling salesmen value limited to 1000 minimum twentyfive coufs
Samples of Soap from manufacturers when given away for advertising purposes minimum twentyfive cents
Sample Cans of Cooked Corn from packing houses minimum twentyfive cents
Sample Cans of Meat from packing houses minimum twentyfive cents
NoteWhen graduated or other rates quoted in this card are less than these they should be applieu When shipments are ordered returned these rates apply
The following special rates are to be used only on the conditions named below on business within the State
SECTION CRates on Printed Matter and Seeds and Bulbs prepaid to railroad points only within the State for manufacturers publishers and dealers
The following articles may be carried at ten cents for each one and onehalf pounds or less and for single packages exceeding one and onehalf pounds one cent for each additional two ounces or fraction thereof unless the graduate
rate is less
Almanacs
Blanks printed bound or in sheets
Blotters and Blotting Pads
Books printed bound or unbound tBulbs
Blank Books
Blank Cards
Blank Envelopes
Card Boards Calendars
Cards printed Catalogues
Circulars
Chromos
Chromo Lithographs Cuttings
Engravings Envelopes address printed
Flexible or Paper Patterns
Hand Bills
Heliotype Work
Ins Policies blank Labels
Litho Views of Cities mounted on cloth with rollers
Letter Papers Lithographs
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Magazines
Maps
Ornamented paper Pamphlets
Paper for Gash Registers printed in rolls or sheets
Periodicals
Photos not framed Plants
Posters
Prospectuses
Proof Sheets Publications
Roots
Samples of Merchandise including Grain Cloth Medicine and Sample Cards
Scions t Seeds
Sheet Music
Show Cards unmounted Stereoscopic Views
Any of the above mentioned articles which represent advertising may be taken under Section A when it gives a lower rate
fPackages of Bulbs or Seed exceeding 40 ounces in weight 4 cents per package less than rate of onehalf cent per ounce unless regular graduate is less
Printed Matter Rates apply solely to articles enumerated and only when shipped by manufacturers publishers or dealers The value of each package must be limited to Ten Dollars be prepaid and have the nature or the contents written stamped or printed thereon and be so packed that the description may be readily verified by examination
SECTION DEspecial care and judgment must be exercised in the use of the following special rates offering them only to manufacturers and dealers to secure large and continuous shipments
Packages of Merchandise not including Jewelry Grocers Samples and Electrotype and Stereotype Plates for advertising cuts value not exceeding 10 may be forwarded at a rate of one cent per ounce
Crab soft shell Empties may be returned free O R between all points
Sample Cans or Jars securely packed of cooked or preserved fruits vegetables or fish when shipped by manufacturers only pound rates This applies between all points
Samples of Wall Papers sent to dealers charge pound rates
Onion SetsCharge merchandise rates except that they may also be taken under the head of Rates on Printed Matter Seeds and Bulbs See Section C Vegetables under head of General Special only covers Green Vegetables used for food
Strawberry and Other Live Plants should be classed as plants see Classification Card and charged for at merchandise or double merchandise rates as indicated Only trees and shrubs are enumerated under head of General Specials not nursery stock or shipments from nurseries
Packages of Almanacs for city delivery received by freight for distribution may be charged for at 25 cents each
Stencil Plates and Shipping Cards to be used on packages to be returned by express when shipped by commission merchants to their customers may be charged at advertising matter rates as fixed by Section A
Ice Cream at actual gross weight with an allowance of 20 per cent for ice at regular merchandise rates unless there are authorized specials to the contrary
Safety Bicycles not knocked down and boxed or crated charge double merchandise rates same as Ordinary Bicycles
Burlaps which have been used for covering shipments of silk from silk mills may be returned free
Airtight Jersey Butter Jars six in crate to be returned empty when shipped full by express may be returned between all points at 15 cents each
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Fish Roe may be classed same as Fresh Fish
Sulkies Knocked Down not Boxed or CratedCharge three times merchandise rateminimum charges 300
Harvesters Knocked DownCharge single merchandise rate They should not he classed as Bulky Agricultural Implements on which double merchandise rate is charged as provided in Classification
Shell Clams in Bulk should be waybilled at the estimated weight for Oysters that is 10 pounds to the gallon
Empty Paper BoxesCharge double merchandise rate
Shipment of Posters to Traveling Shows should be taken at graduated merchandise rates and not at the rates given under Section A of Classification Card

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
ExplanationsSpecial rules under each heading apply to all articles enu
merated thereunder A stands for single A Rate A for Onehalf A Rate IY2A for One and Onehalf A Rate D A for Double A Rate 3 A for Three Times A 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 0 R for Owners Risk 0 R B for Owners Risk of Breakage K D
for Knocked Down Minimum for minimum charge on a single shipmenti 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 A Rates
Acids dangerous refuse see Rule 8
Advertising Matter see Section A
Agricultural Implements bulky Plows ordinary stirring
and breaking
Ale
Almanacs see Section A and Section C
Animals and Birds LiveRe ceive them only at 0 R of injury death or escape taking a Release as provided for Live Stock Feed and utensils must be provided by shippers They must be boxed or caged Entr the number of animals in each box or cage on waybill Charges may he prepaid or
guaranteed
Alligators live
Cats
Deer
Dogs in boxes at actual weight or securely chained
at 100 lbs each
Ferrets
Guinea Pigs
Opossums
Pet Animals
Rabbits 1 i
Antlers j
Apples
Asparagus
D A
A
B
D A
D A B B
Bananas
Beans L f
Beef Fat
Beer g
Berries
Butter v Beer Tonic see Scale of Rates Bees in stands O RBenzine refuse see Rule 8 BicyclesOrdinary see Vehicles
BicyclesRailroad taken
apart see Vehicles BicyclesSafetyK D and crated see Vehicles BicyclesSafetynot K D
and boxed
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 waybill
Blanks printed hound or in Sheets see Section C Blotters and Blotting Padssee Section C
Boats Metallic Folding securely packed
Boats Row and Canoes including paddles and equip
B
B
B
B
B
B
1A
D A
D A
D A
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ment minimum 200 4tA
Shells and all Racing Crafts including Outriggers minimum 400 81 A
Rooks printed bound or unbound see Section C
Book Cases same as Furniture
Bread pound rates minimum
25 cents B
Buggies see Vehicles
Burial Cases A
Burros see Live Stock Bulbs see Section C
Chronometers see Instruments
Cigar Boxes empty A
Circulars see Section C
Clothing packages of to or from Laundries see Section B
Colts See Live Stock
Corn cooked sample cans of see Section B
Cows see Live Stock
Crabs deviled or cooked A
Crayon Portraits see Pictures
Cuttings see Section C
C
Cabbage B
Calves dressed
Cantaloupes in crates or bbls B
Carrots B
Celery B
Cheesegj
Cherries fj
Cider
Clams 1
Cocoanuts
Crabs
Crab meat raw not including
deviled or cooked crabs B
Crackers B
Cucumbers B
Calendars see Section C
Calves see Live Stock
Calves dressed see Perishables
Cameras Photograph securely
boxed A
CamerasPhotograph in light
carrying cases D A
Canoe see Boats Cards printed see Section C Carriages see Vehicles
Castings Fragile receive
only at O R B A
Catalogues see Section C
Catalogues and prices current with prices extended to or from dealers and their traveling salesmen value limited to 1000 Section B
Cats see Animals
Chairs see Furniture
Chromos see Pictures also Section C
Chromo Lithographs see Section C
D
Deer see Animals
DesksSchool see Furniture DesksOffice same as Furniture
Dogs see Animals
Doll Carriages and Doll
Chairs of small value
Dressed Poultry
Dress Forms D
Dynamite refuse see Rule 8
E
Eggs B
Egg Plants B
Emery Wheels
Empties O R returned by the company that carried them when full Unless otherwise provided for they must be called for and delivered by owners and charges must be prepaid
Empties not enumerated are to be charged for in accordance with size and weight of analogous empties Wlhen 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 may be transported free or Tariff B rates
Beer Empties may be transported free or Tariff B rates
Berry Stands or Crates 10c Each

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Bread Baskets or Boxes 5c Each Butter under 100 pounds
5 cents each for any distance
Cans in boxes or kegs and
oil cans in jackets10c Each
Cans for Alcohol Fish
Oils and Varnishes They may be delivered to regular patrons 15c Each
Clothing Baskets for clothing houses and merchant
tailors 25c Each
Coops 10c Each
Crates and Kennels pet animal or dog minimum 50c A
Demijohns in boxes or kegs 10c Each
Egg Cases 5c Each
Fruit Empties10c Each
Gras Cylinders minimum
15c A
Homing Pigeon Baskets minimum 50c each for each company carrying A
Ice Cream Freezers minimum 15 cents A
Ice Cream Freezers empty may by agreement with owner be returned subject to charges on delivery at rates fixed in clas
sification A
Jars 5c Each
Jugs in boxes or kegs 10c Each
Kumyss Boxes 25c Each
Liquor Kegs 10c Each
Meat boxes may be returned subject to charges on delivery by agreement with owners 25c Each
Milk Cans may be transported free or Tariff B
rates
Mineral Water Cases may be transported free or Tariff B rates
Oyster Empties may be transported free or tariff B rates
Oyster Empties new sent to be filled and returned by express may be transported free or Tariff B rates
Tubs or Pails 5c Each
Other New Oyster Empties 10c Each
Poney Refrigerators for fruit 25c Each
Soda Fountains minimum
15c A
Engravings see Pictures also Section C
Envelopes address printed see Section C
Explosives refuse see Rule 8
F
Feathers closely compressed
and baled A
Feathers not closely compressed and baled p A
Ferrets see Animals
Firearms O R
Guns or Rifles trussed or boxed or taken apart and packed in sole leather or
canvas cases
When not so packed i 3 t Pistols or Revolvers securely packed
Fire Brick
FishSalted or Dry
FishFresh
Fish Roe
Fresh Meats
Frogs live
Furs coarse
FishLive When carried by more than one Company rates on Packages each 7 pounds or less do not apply
Fruit
Furniture O R B
Boxed or Crated
Not Boxed or Crated D
j Burlapped except chairs from manufacturers only Chairs boxed or crated
Chairs not boxed or crated and not otherwise specified D
Chairs Barber burlapped
boxed or crated
Chairs Dentists boxed or crated not exceeding 75
in value
Chairs Dentists boxed or crated exceeding 7500
in value D
Chairs Iron Frame or Folding Opera
Letter File Cases boxed or
crated
Piano Stools boxed or crated I Piano Stools not boxed or
crated D
School Desks
FursCoarse including un
W W H W H W
400
dressed skins B
FursDressed A
G
Game B
Gasoline refuse see Rule 8
Ginger Ale A
Glass must be boxed or crated O R B
Ground 1
Mirrors
Stained j D A
Plate
Signs j A
Window J
Goats see live stock
Grapes B
Greens B
Green Corn R
Guinea Pigs see Animals
Guns see Firearms
Gunpowder refuse see Rule 8
H
Harvesters K D A
Hand Bags Old A
Hand Bills see Section C
Heliotype Work see Section C
HidesGreen B
HobbyHorses D A
Hogs see Live Stock
Honey O R refuse unless
properly packed A
Honey in comb and strained
well packed B
Horses see Live Stock
I
Ice Cream B
Inflammables refuse see
Rule 8
Instruments O R
Musical Instruments encased in wooden boxes in ad dition to their own cases A
Musical Instruments not boxed not otherwise specified 3tA
Pianos boxed minimum 500 for each Company carrying A
Pianos not boxed minimum 500 for each Company carrying 1 A
Organs boxed A
Organs not boxed for music dealers A
Organs not boxed for other
than music dealers 1 A
Surveyors Instruments except Tripods must be refused unless boxed
Surveyors Instruments enclosed in a single box or case 3tA
Surveyor s Instruments strapped so that they can not move in their own box or case and covered with one or more additional boxes with proper
packing between A
Chronometers must be refused unless boxed 3t A
Thermometers must be refused unless boxed or securely packed Value not exceeding 500 each A
Value exceeding 500 each D A
Tripods A
Insurance Policies blank see Section C
J
Jarsairtight butter
Jewelry sealed or unsealed rates in Section D do not apply Graduated rates A
K
Kerosene refuse see Rule 8
L
Labels see Section C
Lard B
Laundries packages of clothing shipped to or by see Section B
Lemons
Lettuce gross weight
Lobsters
Letter File Cases see Furniture
Lithographed Views of Cities mounted on cloth with rollers see Section C
Lithographic Stones O R must he boxed or crated D A
Liquids in glass demijohns or earthenware O R Refuse when enclosed in paper or paper boxes or otherwise improperly packed A
Lithographs see Pictures also Section C
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Live Stock Receive only at O R of death injury or escape Shipper must be required to sign a contract on the form furnished by the company releasing the Express as well as all transportation companies whose line may be used from any and ail liabilities for loss or damage Feed and utensils must be provided by shippers Charges must be prepaid or guaranteed Horses may not be taken unless authorized by Superintendents
Burros crated A
Burros not crated not exceeding 500 lbs in weight and 100 in value minimum 5 for each company carrying 1 A
Calves crated A
Colts see Ponies
Cows not crated estimate single animal at 1000 lbs D A
Cows crated A
Goats
Hogs j crated A
Horses estimat single animals at 1000 lbs minimum 25 for each com pany carrying in absence of an agreement to divide
the through rate 3 t A
Horses car loads of 10 horses estimate at 10000 lbs and 1000 lbs more for each additional horse A
Ponies or Colts not exceeding 500 lbs in weight and 100 in value minimum 1000 for each company carrying in absence of an agreement to divide the through rate
When not crated 1 A
When crated A
A Pony Colt or Horse weighing over 500 lbs net will be classified
same as a Horse A
Sheep crated A
Lobsters see Perishables
M
Magazines see Section C Maps see Stection C
Marble and Slate manufactured must be boxed or crated O R A
Matches refuse see Rule 8
Mattresses A
Meat sample cans of from packing houses see Section B
MeatFresh or cured B
Men refuse
Mineral Water B
Mirrors see Glass
N
Naptha refuse see Rule 8 Negatives see Photographic
Dry Plates
Newspapers charge according to local agreements
Newspapers auxiliary see Section B
O
Okra
Oars crated
Oars not crated D
Oleo Butter
Oleo Oil
Oil explosives or inflammables refuse see Rule 8
Opera Chairs see Furniture
Opossums see Animals
Organs not boxed for other
than music dealers 1 y2
Oranges
Oysters in shell
Oysters canned see scale of weights
P
Painting see Pictures
Pamphlets see Section C
Paper for Cash Register see Section C
Parsnips
Peaches
Peas
Pears
Pine Apples
Plums
Pomegranates
Pbp
Potatoes
Poultry dressed
Patent Insides see Section B
Peanut Roasters A
Periodicals see Section C k Photographs not framed she Section C
j pq M i pq ri pq pq pq pq pq pq pq pq pq pq pq
402
Photographic Dry Plates and
Negatives O R B
Pianos not boxed minimum 500 for each company carrying
Piano Stools see Furniture Pictures O R must he securely crated or boxed and marked Pictures Oil Paintings etc Shippers must invariably declare value and it must be entbe receipt
tered on Chromos
Crayon Portraits
Engravings Lithographs Machines or Stencil Paintings
Oil Paintings Pictures
Water Colors
declared value of the shipment is 50 or less
When the declared value of the shipment ex
ceeds 50
When the j Pigeons Quails or Birds Live in coops for market or shooting tournaments O R of injury death or escape
Coops and contents must not weigh over 150 lbs PigeonsLive shipped by Homing Pigeon Clubs O R of injury death or escape in heavy flat topped baskets with sufficient food and water for the trip Minimum 50 cents per basket for each company carrying The same charge to be made on the basket
full or empty
Pistols see Firearms
PlantsLive boxed or crated so that they can be loaded with other freight without damage prepaid or guaranteed
Plants when not boxed or crated prepaid or guaranteed
Plants also see Section C Plows ordinary stirring and
breaking
Ponies see Live Stock
Pop see Scale of Rates Posters see Section C
1
A
y2 a
A
D A
A
D A
A
A D A
A
Poultry dressed e
PoultryLive O R of injury death or escape Food and utensils must be provided by shippers Coops and contents must not weigh over 150 lbs
Poultry for market A
Poultry other than for market released same as Live Stock charges may be prepaid or guaranteed enter the number of fowls in each coop on the waybill D A
Prices Current see Section B
Produce
Prospectuses see Section C
Proof sheets see Section C
Publications see Section C
Q
Quail see pigeons
R
RabbitsDead see Perish
ables etc b
RabbitsLive see Animals
Radishes b
Reading Matter Plates see Section B
Revolvers see Firearms Rifles see Firearms
Roots see Section C
S
SausageFresh or cured B
School Desks see Furniture
Scions see Section C
Seeds see Section C
Sewing Machines racked or boxed A
Sewing Machines not racked or boxed O R 1 y2 A
Sheep see Live Stock
Sheet Music see Section C
Show Cards unmounted see Section C
Show Cases see Glass
Shrubs B
Signs see Glass also Section A
SkinsDressed A
SkinsUndressed B
Slate see Marble
Sleighs see Vehicles
Soap samples of given away for advertising purposes see Section B
Soda Founts charged A
403
Soda Wiater B
Squashes in crates B
Strained Honey B
Sugar Lane B
Statuary O R must be boxed or crated D A
Stencil Plates and Shipping Cards to be used on packages to be returned by Express when shipped by commission merchants to their customers may be charged at advertising matter rate
Section A
Stereoscopic Views see Section G
Sulkies see Vehicles
Surveyors Instruments see Instruments
T
Terrapin live B
Tricycles see Vehicles
Tripods see Instruments Thermometers see Unjstruiments
Tomatoes B
Trees and Shrubs for planting boxed or baled prepaid or guaranteed B
Turtles in bbls B
TurtlesLive B
Turnips B
Typewriting Machines securely boxed A
Typewriting Machines when in their cases only or not securely boxed O R D A
V
Talises old A
Vegetables green B
Vehicles
Bicycles ordinary D A
Bicycles railroad taken
apart A
Bicycles safety K D and boxed or crated A
Bicycle Wheels same as the machine to which they belong except that the small wheel of the OrI dinary Bicycle may be
taken at merchandise rate when boxed or crated
Buggies K D and boxed or crated minimum 300 for each company carrying 1 Yz A
Buggies not K D and boxed or crated minimum 300 for each company carrying 3 t A
Childrens Carriages D A
Carriages K D and boxed
or crated 1 Yi A
Carriages not K D and
boxed or crated 3 t A
Carriages or Buggy Poles with singletrees securely attached A
Cutters with thills detached boxed or crated minimum 300 for each company carrying 1 Yt A
Sleighs K D and boxed or crated minimum 300 for each company carrying 1 Ye A
Sleighs not K D not boxed or crated minimum 300 for each company carrying 3 Y A
Sleigh with thills detached boxed or crated minimum 300 for each company carrying 1 A
Sulkies K D and boxed or crated minimum 150 for each company carrying 1 Yt A
Sulkies not K D nor boxed or crated minimum 300 for each company carrying 3 t A
Tricycles K D and boxed
or crated A
Tricycles not K D and
boxed or crated D A
Velocipedes D A
Velocipedes childrens A
W
Watches see Jewelry
Y
Yeast Compressed B
Statement of Financial Operations of Railroads for the Year Ending June 30 1908
Gross
Earnings
Alabama Great Southern
Albany Northern
Atlanta Birmingham Air Line Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic
Atlanta Northern
Atlanta West Point
Atlantic Goast Line
Augusta Belt
Augusta Southern
Brinson Railway
Central of Georgia
Charleston Western Carolina
Chattanooga Southern
Fitzgerald Ocilla Broxton
Flint River Northeastern
Florida Central
Flovilla Indian Springs
Gainesville Midland
Garbutt Donovan Short Line
Georgia Railroad
Georgia Coast Piedmont
Georgia Florida Alabama
Georgia Northern
Georgia Florida
Georgia Southern Florida
Gulf Line
Hartwell Railway
Lawrenceville Branch
Lexington Terminal
Louisville Nashville
5 277706 81
92722 80 402128 45 1419672 88 126055 85 1151791 07 4616075 70 9950 04 167317 95 37068 40 8939897 56 129201 38 49036 50 59455 98 25694 04 5739 62 5784 40 138882 86 2539 84 2858750 36 66022 60 235881 68 160702 86 308610 42 1588586 17 114521 24 20835 89 5756 51 5474 62 1263778 92
Operating
Expenses
Net
Earnings
5 216600 70
79496 41 294888 49 1055978 75 96452 59 916405 14 3398330 13 9528 07 131554 02 27860 23 6453968 44 106465 43 51230 80 58416 66 20668 26 1260 83 4718 91 128418 08 7394 01 2366185 84 63510 18 206901 75 1 8731 62 270726 51 1133564 61 113464 28 15109 78 6226 74 5535 55 1118925 42
5 61106 11
13226 89 107239 96 86363 68
29602 76 235385 93 12177 5 57 421 97 35763 93 92o3 17 2485429 13 22735 90
1039 27
5040 78 4479 29 1065 49
10464 28
492 52 1512 42 28979 93 41971 24 82888 91 455021 66 1056 96
5226 11
149853 50
Deficits
2193 80
454 67
470 23 60 93
Gross Earnings per mile Operating Expenses per mile Net Earnings per mile Per Centage o Operating Ex penses to Gros Earnings
11432 97 8917 28 2516 59 78 00
2649 22 2271 31 377 89 85 00
4028 94 2 954 50 1074 44 73 33
3353 30 2494 22 859 08 74 38
8515 00 6515 00 2000 00 76 50
13i 88 53 10413 69 2674 84 71 58
6467 08 4761 03 1706 05 73 62
2646 29 2534 06 112 17 95 76
2017 58 1586 33 431 25 78 63
1398 59 1102 93 364 33 75 17
6708 74 4843 50 1865 24 72 20
6311 74 5201 05 1110 69 82 40
493 41 506 45 104 48
1480 11 1454 21 25 90 98 25
1027 36 826 13 201 23 80 38
441 51 96 95 344 56 21 96
2203 60 1797 68 413 92 81 60
1876 78 1735 38 141 40 92 46
169 29 492 93 291 00
9311 89 7707 28 1604 61 82 77
802 75 787 90 14 85 97 60
2775 08 2434 15 340 93 87 79
2363 27 1746 05 617 22 73 88
1346 30 1192 62 153 67 88 58
6639 86 4737 99 1901 87 71 36
1481 77 1467 85 13 92 99 03
2013 45 1496 02 517 43 74 30
575 65 622 67 112 25
1529 22 1546 24 101 11
4884 92 4305 69 579 23 88 14
Figures coyer period from October 1st 1907 to September 301908
Statement of Financial Operations of Railroads for the Year Ending June 30 1908 Continued
Gross Earnings Operating Expenses Net Earnings Deficits Gross Earnings per mile Operating Expenses per mile Net Earnings per mile Per Centage of Operating Expenses to Gross Earnings
Louisville Wadley 25461 10 15331 72 10129 88 2546 11 1533 17 1012 94 60 22
Macon Birmingham 146881 64 350370 98 153855 67 288674 66 6974 03 3398 87 3771 89 1465 29 3107 70 104 75
Macon Dublin Savannah 61696 32 661 19 82 39
Milltown Air Line 15523 96 1009C 17 5433 79 15 2 40 1009 02 543 48 64 30
Monroe Railroad 26134 28 22480 06 3654 22 2613 43 2248 01 365 42 86 02
Register Glennville 47285 80 31742 64 15542 66 1125 84 8240 43 755 78 370 06 67 13
Sandersville Railroad 12963 72 11979 61 984 11 2994 90 246 08 92 40
Savannah Statesboro 55R62 22 42492 88 13469 84 1695 82 5406 80 i 287 84 407 98 76 00
Seaboard Air Line 3522474 29 2825150 07 697824 22 4336 45 1070 35 80 20
Southern Railway 6764343 15 5 622393 49 1141949 66 6414 01 5381 20 1082 81 83 12
South Georgia 102242 60 58444 15 43798 45 2649 45 1514 49 1704 48 1184 96 58 00
Sylvania Girard 82522 43 25567 19 6955 24 2168 16 463 68 78 60
Talbotton Railroad 11296 15 10375 77 920 38 1613 73 1482 25 131 48 91 80
Tallulah Falls Railway Union Point White Plains Wadley Southern 70201 64 12882 88 106289 63 2664757 17 270977 21 72 862 89 20373 58 104548 64 1975513 70 204656 60 1740 99 689243 47 66320 61 266 25 7990 70 1613 84 917 25 1181 00 1675 01 1509 15 1161 65 93 44 103 79 164 58 98 36
J We stem Atlantic 18732 89 2576 66 13887 62 4845 27 630 60 74 13
Wrighsville Tennille 1945 96 75 53
Totals 38516706 65 129969985 72 8 57192654 25205 61
t Figures coyer Nashville Chattanooga St Louis Ry in Georgia

Summary of Financial Operations of Railroads in Georgia
Kailroad Mileage in Georgia Gross Earnings Operating Expenses Net Earnings Percentage Operating Expenses to Gross Earning
1895 524052 1693014696 1239773060 453241636 7320
1896 529141 1845846795 1318833628 527013167 7140
1897 537482 1830505182 1267270276 563234906 6920
1898 547526 1904698395 1349467794 555230601 7080
1899 553186 2108731036 1479071885 629659151 7014
1900 561488 2221185006 1542133063 679051943 6943
1901 581680 2324622552 16383652 23 686257319 7048
1902 603532 2495276887 1763801423 731475464 7068
1903 604686 3041382375 2143443681 904249941 7047
1904 622931 3074201550 2177492537 902664400 7083
1905 642446 3323289112 2330367051 1001607415 7050
1906 646756 3710655577 2683370459 1035949011 7204
1907 670444 4072787745 3205275087 872599754 7869
1908 682853 3851670665 2996998572 857192654 7780
407
RAILROAD MILEAGE IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA
IN MILES AND DECIMAL FRACTIONS
Alabama Great Southern
Albany Northern
Atlanta West Point
Atlanta Belt Line
Atlanta Stone Mountain Lithonia Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic
Atlantic Coast Line
Atlanta Northern
Augusta Belt
Augusta Southern
Augusta Summerville
Augusta Terminal
Bostwick Railroad
Brinson Railway
Central of Georgia
Charleston Western Carolina
Chattahoochee Valley
Chattanooga Southern
Clarkesville Railway
Fitzgerald Ocilla Broxton
Flint River Northeastern
Florida Central
Flovilla Indian Springs
Gainesville Midland
Garbutt Donovan Short Line
Georgia Railroad
Georgia Florida
Georgia Coast Piedmont
Georgia Florida Alabama
Georgia Granite
Georgia Northern
Georgia Southern Florida
Gulf Line
Hartwell
Lawrenceville
Lexington Terminal
Louisville Nashville
Louisville Wadley
Macon Birmingham
Macon Dublin Savannah
Milltown Air Line
Nashville Chattanooga St Louis
Ocilla Pinebloom Valdosta
Register Glennville
Sandersville
Savannah Augusta Northern
Savannah Statesboro
Savannah Valley
Seaboard Air Line
Smithonia Dunlap
Smithonia Danielsville Carnesville
Southern Railway
South Georgia
Statenville Railway
St Marys Kingland
2429
3500
8611 551
350 48420
68021
1750 376
8280
432
283
650 2500
133250
2047
150 426b
113
3910
2400
1300 262
7200
1500 31250 24157
8200 8540
400
6750 23925
7766
1010
958
358 16528
1100
9680
9289
1000 14225
1200
3900
400
2500 3260
3700 73762
700
600 91652
3859
1400
1100
408
Sylvania Girard f 1
Talbotton 650
Tallulah Falls 4350
Union Point White Plains 00
Wadley Southern
Western of Alabama
Wrightsville Tennille 10442
Total mileage
Mileage as shown in thirtyfifth report b70444
Increase
12409
I
GENERAL INDEX
Appropriations for Various State Commissions
Bond and Stock Issues
Circulars
claims i 1
Classification of Freights for Railroad Companies Classification of Freights for Express Companies
Classified List of Railroads
Complaints and Petitions
Depots and Sidetracks
Distance Tables
Electric Lighting Companies
Explosives Transportation of
Farmers Line Telephone Service
HydroElectric Power in Georgia
Inland Water Transportation in Georgia
Inspections of Railroad Tracks Wrecks etc
Law Aet Creating Commission and Amendatory Acts
Mileage Railroad in Georgia
Opinions of Special Attorney to Commission
Passenger Train Service
Petitions and Complaints
Profile Map of Railroads in Georgia
Rate or Tariff Department of Commission
Recommendations
Report Letter Transmitting
Rules General
Rules Express
Rules Freight
Rules Passenger
Rules Storage
Rules Telegraph
Rules Office
Rules Governing Stock and Bond Issues
Rules Governing Petitions for Depots
Sidetracks and Depots
Stock and Bond Issues
Tariffs Freight for Express Companies
Tariffs Freight for Railroad Companies
Tariffs Passenger for Railroad Companies
Tariff Standard
Telephone Service Farmers Line
Valuations of Railroads 1
Water Power onRivers in Georgia
PAGE
111
38
6
40
328
397
323 120
63 368
47
15
32
19
8
65 266 407
85
55
120
66
64 4 3
295
391
301
298
314
320 117 114 313
63
38
387
322
321
324 32 35 19
Il
SUBJECT INDEX
PAGE
Acts of General Assembly viz
Act of 1879 Creating Commission
Act of 1890 Appeal to Interstate Commerce Commission
Act of 1891 Power to Bring Suit
Act of 1891 Amending Title of Act of 1879
Act of 1891 Inspection of Railroad Tracks
Act of 1891 Storage Charges
Act of 1891 Express and Telegraph Companies
Act of 1894 Arbitration Railroad Tax Assessments
Act of 1901 Cars for White and Colored Passengers
Act of 1905 Prompt Receipt and Delivery of Freight
Act of 1906 Election of Railroad Commissioners
Act of 1906 Station Accommodations at Night
Act of 1906 Cars for Peaches Cantaloupes etc
Act of 1906 Railroads Must Pay Claims Within 60 Days
Act of 1907 Increasing Membership and Powers of Commission
Act of 1908 Amending Act of 1907
Accommodations at Railroad Stations at Night Law
Agencies Closing of Files 8215 8250 8251 8311 8436 8639
Agencies Established Experimentally Files 8395 8449
Agencies Petitions for New Files 8200 8281 8395
Agency Service Files 8187 8200 8639
Aimar Petition for Depot File 8211
Ainsley Closing Agency File 8215
Altamaha River Navigation on
Altamaha River Water Power on
Amendments to Classification
See Also Files 8189 8258 8305 8347 8392 8406 8423 8458 8638 Pages
266
271
271
272
273
273 J
274
277 276
275
278 278 286 287 280
279 278
120266 120266 120266 120266 120266 120266 11 30 68
120266
Apalachicola River Water Power on
Appropriations Railroad Commissions in Various States Ill
Arbitration Tax Assessments Law rrI
Articles not Classified in Commissions Classification File No 8630 1202bb
Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railroad Inspection of 79
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Inspection of 7679
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Passenger Trains Inspection of
Authority of Commission Files 8281 8307 8310 8318 8335 8375 120366
Bad Order Shipments Right of Railroad to Refuse
Baggage Companies Demanding Space in Depots 170
Baggage Excess Rates for Files 8369 8564 8576
Baggage Delayed and Lost Files 8359 8456 8518 8561 8601 120266
Bond and Stock Issues Rules Governing Applications for 114
Bond Issues Authorized by Commission Statement of 30
Bend Issues Petitions for How Handled V7
Bond Issues Petitions for Files 8134 8192 8302 8353 8487 8525 8593
8607 8652 V
Bulletining Delayed Trains File 8267
Cancelling Rates Petitions for File 8430 120266
Carload Rates Based on Size of Car Files 8401 849386310266
Cars Empty Requests for Files 8177 8317 83333 8352 8331 120266
Cars for Peaches and Cantaloupes Law
Cash Fares Paid on Trains Files 8373 8429 8471 8602 120266
m
Changing Schedules Passenger Trains File 8514
Charters Granted Jttaiiroads Since August iy07
Chattahoochee River Navigation on Flow of etc
Chattahoochee River Water Power on
Chattooga River Water Power on
Chestatee River Water Power on
Circulars Changes in Rules Classification etc
Claims Jurisdiction of Commission Over
Claims Law Requiring Payment of
Claims Method of Handling by Commission
Classification Absence of Specific Ratings File 8630 Y
Classification Amendments to
Se also Files 8189 8258 8305 8347 8392 8406 8423 8458 8638 Pages 120266
Classification and Tariffs How Applied File 8351A
Classification of Freights Railroad Companies
Classification of Freights Express Companies
Classified List of Railroads Freight
Closing Agencies Express File 8527 YY
Closing Agencies Railroad Files 8215 8250 8251 8311
Ciosing Agencies Telegraph Files 8193 8382
Closing Depots on Special Occasions File 8508
Ciosing Ticket Offices Before Arrival of Trains
See also File 8571 Pages 120266
Combination Rates Less than Through Rates File 8173
Commissary Trains Operation of File 8501
Commissioners Election of Law
Commissioners Not Allowed to Give Out Certain Information
Commissioners Rules Governing Duties of
Commutation Ticket Books File 8365 i
Comparative Statement by Years of Railroad Earnings
Competitive Business Files 8553 8649
Complaints and Petitions
Compressed Cotton Rates on File 8515
Condemning Land for Side Track Facilities
Conductors Cash Fare Collections Files 8373 8429 8471 8602 Connasauga River Water Power on
Connection Passenger Trains Files 8260 8273 830384788611
Constitution Extracts From
Contracts Between Railroads and Individuals File 8501
Coosa River Water Power on 1 i
Cotton Compresses Jurisdiction of Commission Over
Cotton Delivery of on Platform of Depot File 8368
Cotton Rates to Interstate Points Files 8295 8303
Credit Lists of Railroad Companies File 8268
Crews on Passenger Trains Authority of Commission to Regulate Number
Damage Account Delayed Deliveries File 8355A
Damage Claims Jurisdiction of Commission Over File 8316
Damage Claims For How Handled by Commission
Delayed Deliveries File 8355A
Delayed Trains Notice of File 8267
Delayed Transportation Files 8179 8212 8355 8416 8428 8435 8455
8587 8636
Delays in Adjusting Claims Penalties For
Delivery of Cars Under Deal File 8300
Delivery of Freight on Platforms File 8368
Demurrage Charges Law Governing
Demurrage Claims Jurisdiction of Commission Over
PAOK
12026t
40
1213
24 23
25 8 92
287
40
120266
68
120266
328
mi
323
120266
120266
120266
120266
85
120266
120266
278
102
117
120266
406
120266
20
120266
99
120266
26
120266
289
120266
26
86
120266
120266
120266
95
120266
120266
4043
120266
120266
120266
101
120266
120266
273
100
IV

PAGE
Demurrage Claims Method of Handling by Commission 40
Demurrage Rates and Rules Interstate File 8418 120256
Demurrage Rules Governing Collection of f 314
Demurrage Rules Claims etc Files 8207 8355 8356 8418 120286
Depots Insufficient Accommodation Files 8551 8600 120266
Depots Petitions for How Handled 63
Depots Petitions for Files 8205 8211 8239 8283 8402 8425 8481 8499
8533 8583 120266
Depots Rules Governing Petitions for 313
Depot Requirements at Lanier Ga Inspection of 82
Directions for Computing Rates lOAofe
Discontinuing Freight Trains File 8247 120266
Discontinuing Passenger Trains File 8543 120266
Discourteous Treatment by Railroad Employees File 8473 120266
Discrimination in Rates Files 8140 8234 8248 8249 8360 8365 120266
Discrimination in Rules i
See also Files 8276 8309 839a Pages 120266
Distance Tables 1
Double Collection of Charges File 8277 ion oca
Drayage Charges Right of Railroad Company to Pay File 8388 1202b6
Drinking Water on Trains and at Depots Files 8267 8547 8584 120266
Duties of Commissioners Rules Governing 117
Earnings of Railroads 404405
Election of Commissioners Law
Electric Light Companies 47
See also Files 8198 8210 8289 8523 Pages 120266
Electric Railways Operated by HydroElectric Power 1
Electric Railways Transfers Files 8376 8488 120
Elevations of Railroads Map Showing bb
Employeesof Commission Rules Governing Duties of
Empties Return of File 8572 AVoi A L oVu
Empty Cars Requests for Files 8177 8317 8333 8352 8381 8441 8446
8459 8491 8606 VAA190 9
Errors Typographical Correction of File 8390 aoa
Estimated Weights
See also Files 8361 8533 8539 Pages 120266
Etowah River Water Power on 26
Excess Baggage Rates AAVLV
See also Files 8369 8564 8576 Pages 120266
Expense Bills What They Must Show Rule 2
See also Files 8461 8566 Pages 120266
Expenses of Railroad Commissions in Various States 404405
Expenses of Railroads Operating AAAA i20266
Experimental Passenger Train Service Files 8264 8322 8635 12ir
Explosives Transportation of AAAVA
See also Files 82636 8270 8626 Pages 1202663
Express IfeS W8645 120266
Express Companies Jurisdiction of Commission Over Law 274
Express Companies Operation of File 8567
Express Rules 120266
Express Service on Trains Pile 8006 387390
Express Tariffs 104
Failure of Passenger to Procure Ticket 32
Farmers Line Telephone Service 404405
Pinaricial Statements of 12026
Fire Protection at Depots File 8462 120266
Flag Stops Petition to Abandon File 8312
I
V
PAGE
Flag Stops Petitions for Files 8139 8196 8274 8335 8375 8394 8398
8410 8485 8575 8597 8605 8615 120266
Flag Stations Shipments to and from Files 8152 8620 8643 120266
Fogs Operation of Trains During File 8464 120266
Formal oompiaints and Petitions 130
Free Time for Unloading Files 3301 8424 8531 120226
Free Transportation to Employees of Other Jumes 31
Free Transportation to Local Attorneys ana surgeons 109
See also File 8313 Pages 120266
Free Transportation to Witnesses 91
Freight Tariff Classes 322
Furnishing Cars Files 8177 8317 8333 8352 8381 8441 8446 8459 8491
8606 120266
Georgia Railroad Macon Division Inspection of 67
Gun on Trains Passengers Required to Unbreech File 8452 120286
Hours for Opening ana Closing Depots Rule 25 311
See also File 8469 Pages 120266
HydroElectric Power in Georgia 19
Improper Conduct of Railway Employees File 8473 120266
Impure Drinking Water on Trains File 8547 120266
Increase in Rates Petitions for Files 8255 8284 8430 8465 8500 8534
gggg 120266
Increasing Rates Without Authority of Commission Files 8329 8477 8604 120266
Inducements Offered to Secure Business File 8412 120266
Inland Water Transportation in Georgia 8
Inspection of Railroads Law i 273
Inspections Passenger Train Service 6081
Inspection Reports 50 6581
Inspections Electric Lighting Companies 49
Insufficient Train Crews File 8203 120266
Interchangeable Mileage HO
See also Files 8156 8369 8378 8384 Pages 120266
Interior Navigation of United States Map of a4
Interstate Commerce Commission Complaints Filed With Files 8220
8231 8497 8541 0266
Interstate Commerce Commission Copies of Reports to File 8235 120266
Interstate Commerce Commision Duty of Commission to Appeal to Law 271
Interstate Demurrage Rates and Rules File 8418 120266
Interstate Freight Rates
See also Files 8140 8146 8173 8180 8195 8218 8337 8360 8468 8496
8649 Pages 120266
Interstate Passenger Rates Files 8156 8415 8457 8634 120266
Interstate Passenger Trains Flag Stops Files 8139 8274 8335 8375 120266
Interstate Shipments Switching of File 8170 120266
Joint Rates Rule 27 i qo iaa
Jurisdiction of Commission Over Claims
Jurisdiction of Commission Over Cotton Compresses 0
Jurisdiction of Commission Over Side Tracks 4
Jurisdiction of Commission Over Sleeping Car Companies 1
Lanier Ga necessities for Depot Inspection of
Law See Acts of General Assemblv
Letter Transmitting Report to Governor
Liability of Railroads Where Goods are Destroyed by Cyclone 166
Local Train Service File 8375 y HaL
Local Transportation Movements Files 8164 8503 fsJJS
Long Line not Required to Meet Short Line Rates File 8558 120 266
Loss Claims for How Handled by Commission 40
Loss Claims for When Occasioned by Cyclone
VI
k f PAGE
Map Interior Navigation of the United States i4
Map river basins in Georgia6l
Map Showing Railroad Elevation
Mauk Ga Express Office File 8217 12026
Maximum Rates of Commission may be Lowered by Railroads 90
File 8531 v120260
Meter Readings File 8198 i202o6
Mileage interchangeable
See also Files 8156 8369 8378 8384 Pages 120266
Mileage of Railroads in Georgia 407
Minimum Passenger Fares File 8373 120266
Minimum Weight on Shipments Requiring Two or More Cars File 8493 120266
Mixed Shipments Rule 30 312
See also File 8505 Pages 120266
Navigation on Rivers in Georgia 8
Negroes Passenger Accommodations for File 8480 120266
Notices of Arrival of Shipments Files 8366 8363 8470 120266
Nuisance on Railroad Right of Way File 8159 120266
Objections to Notices of Arrival File 8356 120266
Oconee River Flow of 12
Ogeechee River Water Power on 29
Oostanaula River Water Power on 26
Operations of Trains During Fogs File 8454 120266
Opinions of Special Attorney to Commission 85
Overweights Claims Account of File 8361 120266
Passenger Accommodations lack of 55
See also Files 8288 8452 8460 8480 8481 8504 8511 8547 8551 8600 v8616 Pages 120266
Passengers Boarding Trains With Guns File 8452 120263
Passengers Boarding Trains Without Tickets 104
See also Files 8373 8429 8471 8602 Pages 120266
Passenger Rates Including Transfer Charges File 8163 120266
Passenger Rates petitions for Increase in Files 8284 8500 120266
Passengers Riding pn Freight Trains File 8288 120266
Passenger Tariff Classes 321
Passenger Tariffs Revision of Files 8287 8434 8557 120266
Passenger Train ConnectionsFiles 8260 8273 8307 8478 8538 8611 8616 120266 Passenger Train Crews Authority of Commission to Regulate Number of 95
Passenger Trains Operated Experimentally File 8322 120266
Passenger Trains Petitions for Additional Service 55
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Passenger Train Service Petitions for How Handled 55
Passenger Train Service Inspections of 6081
Passenger Trains Stopping on Flages Files 8196 8335 8375 8605 86J5 120266
Passenger Trains Stopping at Depots Files 8292 8504 120266
Passenger Train SchedulesChanges in Files 8448 8453 8514 8543 8616 120266
Passes Issued to Railroad Attorneys and SurgeonsFile 8313 120266
Peddler Car Service Files 8501 8588 120266
Penalty Demurrage Files 8207 8355 8356 120 266
Penalties for Delays in Settling Claims 101
Penny Change Elimination of in Passenger Fares Files 8287 8434 120266
Petitions and Complaints 120
Placing Cars for Unloading Files 8379 8418 8475 8536 8590 8618 8628 120266
Platform Deliveries of Freight File 8368 120266
Port Rates File 8640 120266
Powdqr Springs Inspection of Wreck at 82
Powers of Commission Law 280
Prepaid Shipments Double Collection of Charges on File 8277 120236

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Profile Map of Railroads Showing Elevations 66
Prompt Receiving and Delivery of Freight 16
Prompt Transportation File 201 120266
Property of one Company used by Anotner Files 8377 27 y 120266
Protection from Fires at Depots File 84o2 120266
Public Railroad Crossings Files 821 8644 120266
Published Rates Must be Applied Files 8316 8650 120266
Pullman Company Jurisdiction of Commission Over 97
Pullman Company Rates and Rules Files 8291 8408 w 120266
Railroads Chartered Since August 1907 40
Railroad Valuations 1 35
Rate of Tariff Department 64
Rate Published Must be Applied Files 8316 8650 120266
Rate Quotations1 Disregard of Files 8316 8426 8650 120266
Rates Complaints of Discrimination in Files 8599 8612 8647 120266
Rates Directions for Computing 326
Rates for Distances Short of 100 Miles Rule 18 309
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Rates Increased Without Consent of the Commission Files 8329 8515 120266
Rates of Commission Maximum Rates File 8531 120266
Reasonable Diligence by Shippers File 8490 120266
Recommendations w 4
Reconsigning Shipments Files 8391 8424 8628 120266
Refrigerated Cars Duty to Furnish File 8230 120266
Refunding Demurrage Charges Files 8268 8280 8301 120266
Refusal by Railroads to Accept Shipments in Bad Order 105
Refusal to Accept Shipments at Released Value Files 8565 8646 120266
Rejected Shipments File 8149 120266
Released Valuation Shipments Made Under Files 8330 8565 120266
Relocating Passenger Stops File 8549 120266
Report Letter of Transmittal 3
Return of Empties File 8572 120266
Revision of Passenger Tariff Files 8287 8434 8557 120266
River Basins in Georgia Map of 31
Routing Shipments Files 8371 8383 8479 8510 8558 120266
Rules of Commission viz
Freight Rules 301
General Rules 295
Passenger Rules 298
Governing Applications to Issue Stock and Bonds 114
Governing Collection of Storage Charges 314
Governing Commissioners and Employees 117
Governing Erection and Location of Depots Stations Agencies etc 313
Governing Express Companies 391
Governing Telegraph Companies 320
Rules Governing Interchangeable Mileage 110
Safety of Railroad Tracks Cars etc Law Governing 273
Savannah River Navigation on 9
Savannah River Waterpower on 21
Schedules of Passenger Trains Changing Files 8448 8514 8543 8616 120266
Seaboard Air Line Railway Inspection of 73
Separate Accommodations for Races Law 276
Shipments Made With Value Limited Files 8330 8565 120266
Shipments Put Off at Flag Stations Files 8152 8414 120266
Shortage Claims Where Car Delivered Under Seal File 8300 120266
Short Line Rates File 8558 120266
Side Tracks Condemning Land for 99
Side Tracks Authority of Commission to Require Construction of 94
Side Tracks Petitions for How Handled 63

Side Tracks Petitions for Files 8204 8297 8320 8349 8482 8570 8577
8578
Side Tracks Removals of Files 8240 8320
Sleeping Car Companies Jurisdiction of Commission Over
Sleeping Car Rates and Rules Files 8291 8408
Southern Kailway Columbus Division Inspection of
Southern Railway Macon to Jesup Inspection of
Southern Weighing and Inspection Bureau Complaints Against File
8556
Special Inspections
Special Rates From Stations File 8582
Standard Tariff
Station Accommodations at Night Law
Stock and Bond Issues Authorized by Commission Statement of
Stock and Bond Issues Petitions for How Handled
Stock Issues Petitions for Files 8134 8192 8302 8353 8487 8512 8593
8607 8652
Stock and Bond Issues Rules Governing Applications for
Stock Killed by Railroads Claims for File 8459
Stopping Passenger Trains at Depots Files 8292 8504
Stopping Trains at Railroad Crossings File 8504
Storage Charges Law Governing
Storage Charges Rules Governing
Suspending Rules File 8490
Switching Files 8164 8170 8393 8495 8536 8598 8618 8628
Switching Interstate Shipments Files 8170 8495
Switching Passenger Trains File 8364
Tallulah River Waterpower on
Tariff Standard
Tariffs and Classification How Applied File 8351A
Tariffs Freight
Tariffs Passenger
Tax Assessments Arbitration of Law
Tariff Department of Commission
Telegraph Companies Jurisdiction of Commission Over Law
Telegraph Companies Using Property of Railroads
Telegraph Companies Rules Governing
Telegraph Offices Closing Files 8193 8222 8293 8328 8357 8382
Telegraph Offices Petitions for Files 8357 8484 8513
TelegrapE Service by Railroads File 8357
Telephone Companies Files 8272 8367 8569 8579
Telephone Service Farmers Line
Telephone Service Complaints Files 8285 8440 8524
Tennessee River Water Power on
Through Billslading File 8295
Track Inspections
Track Scales Authority of Commission to Require Construction of
Track Scales Weights in Absence of File 8624
Train Connections Passenger Files 8260 8273 8307 8448
Tram Roads Files 8537 8546
Transfer Charges Freights Files 8493 8598
Transfer Charges Passenger File 816 3
Transfer Electric Railways Files 8376 8488
Transportation Free to Employees of Other Lines
Transportation Flee to Surgeons and Attorneys
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Transportation Free to Witnesses
Transportation of Explosives and Inflammables
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Tugaloo River Water Power on 22
Typographical Errors Corrections of File 8390 120266
Unloading Cars Free Time for Files 8301 8424 8591 120266
Unloading Consignee Failing to Check Out Goods File 8227 120266
Unsanitary Passenger Cars File 8460 120266
Use of Property Without Consent of Owner 96107
See Also Files 8377 8379 Pages 120266
Use of Railroad Property by Telegraph Companies 96
Valuations of Railroads 35
Water Drinking at Depots and on Passenger Cars Files 8547 8584 120266
Water Powers in Georgia 1928
Way cross Electric Light and Power Company Complaint Against 48
Weights Actual Must Govern Files 8361 8533 8539 120268
Weights on Carload Shipments in Absence of Track Scales File 8624 120266
Wreck at Powder Springs Ga Inspection of 82
Wreck on Southern Railway near Cork Station Inspection of 83
Wrecks Inspections of 8283
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