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A double wire is then tightly interlaced about 3 in. from 

 the top of the pales, and given a double twist between each, 



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SLATE FENCES 



thereby ensuring great stability by uniting the fence and 

 keeping the pales at equal distance apart. The straining- 

 posts are also of slate, 6 ft. long, 6 in. wide, and 3 in. thick. 



