paint is applied, and that the latter is allowed to dry thoroughly before the metal-work is loaded on the cars for shipment.

Thirteenth. See that all shop painting is thoroughly done, and that proper paint, mixed so as to comply with the specifications, is invariably used; and make an occasional chemical analysis of the paint, taking care that the Contractor is notified of the contemplated test after the samples are taken, in order that he may make a check analysis, if he so desire. Take special care to prevent any pieces of metal from being riveted together, unless the contiguous faces be first thoroughly painted.

Fourteenth. Insist upon the discharge of any employee of the Manufacturing Company who wilfully violates or continues to violate the specifications and the instructions given by the Engineer or his inspectors.

Fifteenth. While endeavoring in every possible way to obtain good work, avoid as much as possible doing anything to annoy or harass the Contractor; but, on the contrary, take special pains to aid him in every legitimate manner to finish his work quickly and inexpensively.

Sixteenth. Formulate and prepare for each large piece of work the best practicable method of recording progress and reporting thereon, and divide up the total work into groups or sections, so that the notes may be easy for reference. This should be done by the inspecting bureau, and should not be left to the shop inspector.

Seventeenth. Send into the office of the Engineer regular weekly reports concerning the progress of the work, any special reports that from time to time appear to be required, the tabulated results of all tests of materials, and copies of all shipping bills.

Eighteenth. Make sure that all shipping weights are correct by seeing the metal weighed, and keep account of the weight of all metal sent out on the work, as the Contractor will be paid by the pound. It will be necessary for the inspecting bureau to check all of these weights against the shop drawings  to  show  how  they  agree  or  disagree.  A detailed  statement  of