Supreme Court of the United States May 13, 1929, 440 (United States v. Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Co.)

Mr. Justice Butler

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The Quartermaster Corps of the Army shipped on government bills of lading over the lines of respondent and connecting carriers a number of authorized private mounts of army officers ordered to change stations. Respondent was the last carrier and presented -bills based on tariff rates applicable for the transportation of private property.