[Sidenote: Weight]

"7. The weight of the rail shall be maintained as nearly as
possible, after complying with the preceding paragraph, to that
specified in the contract.

"A variation of one-half of one per cent. from the calculated weight
of section, as applied to an entire order, will be allowed.

"Rails will be accepted and paid for according to actual weight.

[Sidenote: Length]

"8. The standard length of rail shall be 33 ft.

"Ten per cent. of the entire order will be accepted in shorter
lengths varying by 1 ft. from 32 ft. to 25 ft.

"A variation of 1/4 in. from the specified lengths will be allowed.

"All No. 1 rails less than 33 ft. shall be painted green on both
ends.

[Sidenote: Finishing]

"9. Care shall be taken in hot-straightening rails, and it shall
result in their being left in such condition that they will not vary
throughout their entire length more than four (4) in. from a
straight line in any direction for thick base sections, and 5 in.