Telegraphy; Railroading, Express and Freight (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ...must be witnessed by some person other than the one making payment. Service Vouchers A service voucher must state the full name of the person paid, the kind of service and where rendered, the dates between which the service was performed, and the rate per day, week, or month. When the payment is for part of a month, the number of days as well as the dates must be given, and the time computed according to the number of week days in the month. Error Sheets Each manager must give prompt attention to error sheets and answer inquiries respecting them with full and clear explanations. Balance Due Companies Every office balance due the company must be remitted to the treasurer at the close of each month unless otherwise specially ordered by him. Remittances A remittance to the treasurer must be made either through the mail in the form of a draft on New York, or, where bank drafts cannot be obtained at less expense, by an express money order. If neither a bank draft nor an express money order can be obtained, a post office money order should be forwarded, and in case none of these are obtainable, currency should be forwarded by express, or as a last resort by registered letter. The small treasurer's envelope, Form 123 Western Union, must be used when remittances are made by mail, and Form 124, the large envelope, should be used when remittances are made by express. Mutilated silver coin is uncurrent and its value as bullion is much less than its nominal value. Offices should not accept either foreign or mutilated silver coin and must not remit it to the treasurer. When a remittance is made by express the amount must be plainly endorsed on the envelope and the express company's receipt taken. An explanatory letter on Form 65 stating on what account the...