for A. S. C. E. sections when delivered to the cold-straightening
presses. Those which vary beyond that amount, or have short kinks,
shall be classed as second quality rails and be so marked.

"The distance between supports of rails in the straightening press
shall not be less than forty-two (42) in.; supports to have flat
surfaces and out of wind. Rails shall be straight in line and
surface and smooth on head when finished, final straightening being
done while cold.

"They shall be sawed square at ends, variations to be not more than
1-32 in., and prior to shipment shall have the burr caused by the
saw cutting removed and the ends made clean.

[Sidenote: Drilling]

"10. Circular holes for joint bolts shall be drilled in accordance
with specifications of the purchaser. They shall in every respect
conform accurately to drawing and dimensions furnished and shall be
free from burrs.

[Sidenote: Branding]

"11. The name of the manufacturer, the weight of the rail, and the
month and year of manufacture shall be rolled in raised letters and
figures on the side of the web. The number of the heat and a letter
indicating the portion of the ingot from which the rail was made
shall be plainly stamped on the web of each rail, where it will not
be covered by the splice bars. Rails to be lettered consecutively A,
B, C, etc., the rail from the top of the ingot being A. In case of a