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U. S. BUREAU OF FISHEEIES. 



Freight and express rates applicable on shipments of fresh and frozen fish, lobsters, 

 clams, oysters, and scallops, from. Boston, Mass., together with short-line dis- 

 tances — Continued . 



EXPLANATION OF REFERENCE FIGURES IN PRECEDING TABLE. 



I Freight rates do not include the cost of refrigeration, icing, or reicing, the charges for which, as employed, 

 are in addition to the transportation rate. 



^ In bags or barrels. 



8 Minimum weight, 24,000 pounds. 



* Minimum weight, 30,000 pounds. 



* In barrels, boxes, or crates. 



« Not otherwise provided for, in barrels or bo.ites. 



' In tin cans in packages, in iron or steel cans loose or in packages, or in oyster carriers or refrigerators. 



8 Minimum weight, 15,000 pounds. 



9 In metal cans in barrels or boxes. 



>" On products to Canada.— Refrigeration: Ice to be furnished by shipper at owner's expense. 



II On fish to Canada.— Weight basis: 25 per cent added to net weight, unless actual weight is less at 

 time of shipment; pro\'ided, that when any shipment of iced fish weighs 100 per cent or more gross than 

 actual net weight the charge must be made on basis of gross weight, less 25 per cent tor ice. 



12 On fish to United States, except in carload lots to Los Angeles, Calif, (footnote 25).— Weight basis: 25 

 per cent added to net weight of fish, unless actual gross weight is less at time of shipment. 



■5 In sheU, glass jars, canned, or in bulk. 



i< When shipped in bulk, estimate at 12 pounds per gallon. Shippers must mark upon each package the 

 number of gallons contained therein. 



In glass jars, estimate 24 pints at 45 pounds, 36 pints at 65 pounds, 48 pints at 90 poimds, and 48 half pints 

 at 50 pounds. . , . , . , , , . 



The following estimated weights will apply to oysters in metal cans with or without ice, when packed in 

 boxes: One-tenth gallon cans, li pounds each; pint cans, IJ pounds each; standard or three-fourths cans, 

 2 pounds each; one-fifth gallon cans, 2i pounds each; full-quart cans, 3 pounds each; half-gallon cans, 6 

 pounds each; gallon cans, 12 pounds each. Shippers must mark exact number and kind of cans on case. 



Gross weight at time of sliipment will apply when less than estimated weight shown. 



Oysters in paper cans without ice, charge on basis of gross weight. 



15 Carloads.— Minimum billing weight, 12,000 pounds on following basis: When in shell, actual weight: 

 shucked oysters in carriers, estimate at 12 pounds per gallon; shucked oysters in naked cans without other 

 packing, charge on basis of actual weight of oysters and containers. 



No charge will be made for transportation of chopped ice, not exceeding 3,000 pounds in weight, packed 

 on top or around cans; nor, when refrigerator cars are used, will any charge be made for transportation of 

 ice in the bunkers. The cost of all ice fiu-nished by the express company must be paid by shipper or 

 consignee. 



18 On less-than-carloads lots: Minimum charge, 38 cents per smpment. 



1' When in iced container.s add 50 per cent to net weight of lobsters, unless actual gross weight at time of 

 shipment is less. Net weight of lobsters must be marked on container. 

 i» Applies on clams, oysters, scallops in shell only. 



19 Applies on live lobsters only. 

 «o Applies on fisli only. 



21 Applies on claras, oysters, scallops only. 



22 No freight rates found covering ttiis movement on li\-e lobsters. 



23 Apjjlies on oysters only , in shell, in bags. 



21 Apphes on fish only ,in less-tlian-carload lots, to Los Angeles, Calif. 



2i Apphes on fish only , in carload lots, to Los Angeles, Cahf.; $83.16 additional per car for refrigeration. 

 Minimum weight, 20,000 pounds on basis of net weight. 

 25 Applies on oysters and clams i n shell only , straight or mixed. 

 2' Applies on oysters and clams in shell only. 

 28 Applies on scallops in .shell only. 

 » Apphes on oysters, shucked, or oyster meats only. 

 M Applies on lobster meat only. 



