"The rules mentioned in paragraph 7 shall apply as regards the carriage and costs of analysis; in other words, the buyer shall pay these costs if the figure is below 0.05 per cent. plus 0.01 per cent., and the seller if the figure is above 0.05 per cent. plus 0.01 per cent. "The sampling shall take place in the manner prescribed in paragraphs 5 and 11, and the analytical examination shall be effected in the manner prescribed by the Association and obtainable upon application to the Secretary."
The following is a translation of the corresponding rules issued by the German Acetylene Association (Der Deutsche Acetylenverein) in regard to business dealings in calcium carbide, as put into force on April 1, 1909:
"REGULATIONS OF THE GERMAN ACETYLENE ASSOCIATION FOR TRADE IN CARBIDE.
"Price.
"The price is to be fixed per 100 kilogrammes (= 220 lb.) net weight of carbide in packages containing about 100 kilogrammes.
"By packages containing about 100 kilogrammes are meant packages containing within 10 per cent. above or below that weight.
"The carbide shall be packed in gas- and water-tight vessels of sheet- iron of the strength indicated in the prescriptions of the carrying companies.
"The prices for other descriptions of packing must be specially stated.
"Place of Delivery.