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but not otherwise shattered, were also a striking feature, apparently 
resulting from bricks or other objects thrown laterally with consider- 
able velocity by the shock. 
Curbings and pavings.—In general there was no disturbance of 
the curbings or pavements in the city. While possibly some occur, 
none was seen in the dozen or more streets examined by the writer, 
except a small crack across the pavements at the Victoria Market, 
said to be due to the shock. 
Fic. 10.—General view of ruins in fire district, Kingston, showing absence of 
disturbance in curbing. (Photo by Fuller.) 
Reservoirs and water mains.—The reservoirs and water mains were 
somewhat disturbed, but not greatly so. The reservoir near Constant 
Springs was somewhat cracked, and the aqueduct at Hope Culvert 
broken and a part of the water supply cut off. The mains were 
rarely appreciably damaged.* : 
Railroad tracks and fixtures—The steam-railway tracks were 
t The failure to get water during the fire was due largely to the burial of the 
hydrants by débris and injury to the engines by falling walls. 
