ADDITIONAL SERVICE-Continued. that where perishable freight moves regularly and in sufficient volume to justify it, the special service should be furnished. Protection of Potato Shipments in Winter, 681 (684). "ADJUDICATED BASIC RATE." It is argued that the 38-cent rate from Chattanooga to New York is an adjudicated basic rate" and as high as it reasonably might be. Union Tanning Co. v. S. Ry. Co. 159 (162). ADJUSTMENT OF RATES. See also DISTURBANCE OF ADJUSTMENT; PREFERENCES AND PREJUDICES. Carriers admitted misalignment of rates and expressed intention of adjusting same, which was acceptable to complainants. Echols & Co. v. A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co. 110 (111). Advance for the purpose of bringing about an adjustment of rates held not to be justified. Coal Rates to Davenport, Iowa, 140 (141). Advisability of bringing about an adjustment of coal rates by a division of the so-called Springfield district into two districts not passed upon. Coal Rates to Davenport, Iowa, 140 (143). If freight rates are adjusted equitably and reasonably the competition in prices as between markets is, as it should be, left free. Omaha Grain Exchange v. C. B. & Q. R. R. Co. 553 (556). Due weight must be given to differences in value of commodities, and that difference is not limited by measure of difference in risk. Union Tanning Co. v. S. Ry. Co. 159 (163). Carrier can not adjust its rates to discourage movement of low-grade commodity. Lumber from Louisiana to North Atlantic Points, 186 (192). It is not the duty of this Commission to equalize the profit and loss results of competing operations in different localities by overcoming natural and commercial conditions with rate adjustments. Louisville Cotton Seed Products Co. v. L. & N. R. R. Co. 607 (609). To realign rates from Chicago and St. Louis with rates from Duluth and Minneapolis, justified advance. Class Rates to Watertown, S. Dak. 635 (636). An adjustment of freight rates which takes from St. Paul the natural advantage of its location would be unjust and discriminatory. Furniture Rates in the Northwest, 655 (666). ADMINISTRATIVE RULING. Rule 10-(g) of Tariff Circular. 18-A, considered. Highland Park Mfg. Co. v. S. Ry. Co. 67 (68). Rule 4, Tariff Circular 18-A, affirmed. Pole Stock Lumber Co. v. G. & S. L. R. R. Co. 451 (454). Rule 76, Tariff Circular 18-A, withdrawn. Transit Case, 204 (210). Conference Rulings 181 and 203, withdrawn. Transit Case, 204 (210). Conference Ruling 225, followed. American Brake Shoe & Foundry Co. t. A. G. S. R. R. Co. 446 (448). ADMISSION. Carriers admitted that considering nature of commodities, the application of less-than-carload rate on cotton drills when mixed with carloads of cotton duck was unreasonable, and damages were awarded. West Point Mfg. Co. v. C. V. Ry. Co. 79 (81). Carriers admitted misalignment of rates and expressed intention of adjusting same, which was acceptable to complainants. Echols & Co. t. ADMISSION-Continued. Record indicated that complainants action in withdrawing its protest to ADVANCE IN RATES. IN GENERAL. Proposed advances not justified and joint rates on porch work should be Order of suspension against proposed advances vacated with understanding It is unequivocal duty of carriers to justify proposed advances. Rates on Respondents have justified proposed rules and regulations to the extent The long existence of a rate prejudices an advance. Memphis Freight Section four provides that when water competition causes a carrier to Advance which will make higher rate from St. Louis to Portland than in Carriers have shown propriety of some advance, and a moderate advance The fact that one of the interested carriers is to receive the benefit of the WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ADVANCE. Cancellation of joint rates, thereby leaving higher combination rates in Joint rates continued but increased by arbitrarles. Rates from Western Respondent sought to cancel mileage rates, and restore former specific Through routes and joint rates were to be canceled, thereby relieving the ADVANCE IN RATES-Continued. WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ADVANCE-Continued. Through rates were sought to be canceled, thereby putting in effect rates which were higher. Joint Coal Rates to Clinton, Iowa, 179. Carriers proposed to cancel joint rail-water-rail rates leaving in effect combination of locals. Lumber from Louisiana to North Atlantic Points, 186 (187). Tariffs proposed substituted a flat minimum weight on ear corn, snapped corn, and corn in the shuck in place of present minimum weight rule. Minimum Weights on Corn in Southwest, 197 (198). Canceling commodity rate and putting in class rates. Rates on Edible Nuts from Louisiana, 213 (214). Advance in rating on bicycles from second to first class. Davis Sewing Machine Co. v. P. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Co., 282. Carriers increased rate in bags, but rate in bulk remains at old figure. Rates on Phosphate Rock from Tennessee Points, 377 (378). Increase in minimum weights; cancellation of commodity rate; and advance on certain commodities. Transcontinental Commodity Rates, West Bound. 456 (460). Tariff put certain towns outside of Texas common point territory into differential territory, thereby increasing rates. Texas Common Point Case, 528 (529). Withdrawal of rule providing for absorption of icing charges. Refrigera tion charges on the K. C. S. Ry. 617. Withdrawal of joint rates thus placing Minneapolis at a disadvantage. Withdrawal of Joint Rates on Grain via Minnesota Transfer, 595. Canceling rate in effect and restoring prior rates. Rates on Asphalt and Asphaltum, 614 (615). Withdrawing present rates and grouping territory of origin, putting same on general rate basis that is applied to the territory of destination from Baltimore. Lake-and-Rail Class Rates from Pennsylvania Points, 669. Withdrawal of commodity rates leaving in effect higher class rates. Advances on Ground Iron Ore, 675. JUSTIFICATION. Advances proposed in new tariff to bring about proper relation of rates. justified. Rates on Clay Products from Brickland. N. Mex. 8 (9). Cost of movement on one division of a system held not to justify advances. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Coal and Coke Rates. 20 (24). The reasonableness of increased joint rates can not be proved by showing that the revenue accruing to the initial line under its divisions of the o'd rates was insufficient to cover the cost of handling the traffic. Id 20 (21). Intent or motive actuating advances by carriers has no weight upon issue as to reasonableness of increased rates. Id. 20 (24). If carrier does not see proper to make improvements that will reduce cost of operation, it can not claim that it may raise rates because cost approaches or overtakes revenue. Id. 20 (29). Earnings under advanced rates held to justify advance. Proportional Rates on Excelsior and Excelsior Wrappers, 44 (45, 46). Comparison of proposed rates with other live-stock rates, justifies advance. Rates on Horses and Mules from Kansas, 47 (48). Traffic is expensive to handle, requiring refrigerator cars and expedited service, and damage claims are frequent. Rates on Cantaloupes and ADVANCE IN RATES-Continued. If a particular system of accounting does not assign to the originating Contention that a rate on sash, doors, and blinds should be higher than Contention of carriers that same rate must be applied alike to all kinds of Withdrawal of joint rate which resulted in advance held not justified by An advance for the purpose of bringing about an adjustment of rates held A mere presentation of comparative ton-mile ratings held not to justify the The fact that rates were advanced to preserve the relationship of rates, The fact that by canceling the joint rates, the respondent will be relieved Other commodities produce higher revenue, and lumber can be carried at Evidence offered to show that present divisions are too low. Advance not Present rule providing for stated minimum "except when cars are loaded Nothing moved under tariff and it was therefore a paper rate. Advances Lack of necessity for commodity rate and to place New Orleans on parity Extermination of western coal traffic and force consumers of Wichita Falls ADVANCE IN RATES-Continued. JUSTIFICATION-Continued. To place suburban stations on equality with the switching district in Heavy empty-car movement, and meager inbound traffic. Advances not Present rates were established as war measure, and are unduly low Commercial conditions have changed; bicycles are not bearing due pro- To restore rate conditions existing prior to September 16, 1904. Advances That operating costs have increased is not alone a justification for increase r. M. & O. R. R. Co. 427 (428). Advance in minimum weights because of increased carrying capacity of Cost of service not held to justify an increase in switching charges. Switch Cost of production considered as justification of higher rate. National Increase made solely for purpose of obtaining more revenue held not to be Canceled rate not shown to be unreasonably low as compared with other Revenue insufficient on short hauls to warrant absorption of icing charges To realign rates from Chicago and St. Louis with rates from Duluth and |