The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-07-12

TlA,dllu lie WIS convinced UIldJ ne SPOKE Wlln
perfect sincerity.
care we friends ?' asked Fix?''
''Friends-no. Allies-yes, but at the
slightest appearance of treachery l will wiring
your neck.'
agreed" answered TRANQUILITY the in
spector.
Eleven days after, the Sd of December. the
Gen. Grant entered through the Golden Gate
into the bay of San Francisco.
Mr.. Fogg had neither gained nor lost a
single day.
CHAPTER XIV.
AT seven O. clock A. NJ, Mr.. Fogg. Madame
Aouda and Passepartout landed on the Amer
lean Continent if one could give that name
to the floating pier, on which they disembark-
ed. These piers rise and fall with the tide.
thus facilitating the lading and unlading of
vessels. There We're clipper ships of all di-
menslons, steamboats, of all nationali.ies,
steamers with several decks which ran on the
sacramento and its tributaries. There were
piled up the products of commerce which
extends from the United States to Mexico,
Peru, Chilli, Europe, Asia and the islands of
the Pacific. Mr.. Fogg on landing, inquired
the time OF the departure of the train for New
York. The hour was six P. NJ. He had
then an entire day at his disposal in the Cali
tornian metropolis. BE ordered a carriage
for Madame Aouda and himself; Passepar-
to the International Hotel. From his elevat-
ed position, Passepartout observed with Curl
oslty this great American city; wide streets,
splendid houses, churches, cathedrals in An
glo-gothic style, immense docks, ware houses
in wood and brick; in the streets, numerous
carriages, omnibuses, street cars and upon the
crowded sidewalks, not only Americans and
Europeans, but also Chinese and Indians. He
was surprised at what he saw-for to him it
was still the legendary city of 1849-a city of
Dandrls lncend.arles, assassns, gathered to-
getherfo for the conquest of nuggets-when they
gambed for gold dust, revolver in one hand
aud bowie knife in the other. But that
beautiful time was now past. San Francisco
presented the aspect of great commercial city.
The high towers of the City Hall rose above
the streets and avenues, intersecting them at
right angles, between which green squares
opened then Chinese village, which seemed
as If it had been imported from the Celestial
Empire in box of bonbons; red shirts of the
placer, sombreros, Indian plumes, silk hats
and black coats worn by gentlemen, who
seemed endowed with distracting activity
Certain streets-among Others, Montgomery
the Regent street of London, Boulevard
DIES Itdliens of Paris, Broadway of New York
were bordered with splendid shops where
were offered for sale the products of the en-
tire world.
When he arrived at the International it
seemed to him that he had not left England.
The ground floor of the hotel was occupied as
an immense bar, a kind of free restaurant for
all. Dried meats, oyster soups, cheese and
crackers, were dispensed free of charge One
paid only for the ale, whiskey and porter he
chose to drink. That seemed very American
to the Freuchman. After breakfast, Mr..
Fogg, accompanied by Madame Aouda, went
to the bureau to have his passport sUised."
He found his servant on the sidewalk, who
asked him, if, before leaving it would not be
prudent TO purchase some Enfield riff IS or
Colts revolvers, as it had been remarked that
the Sioux and Pawnees often arrested and at
tackled the train in Spanish fashion, robbing
and scalping the travellers. Mr.. Fogg answer
ed that it was useless precaution, but he
might do as he pleased. He had not proceed
ed two hundred steps when, by the merest
chance, he met Mr.. Fix. The inspector was
extremely surprised. Strange! Mr.. Fogg and
he had made the voyage together across the
Pacific and had not encountered each other!
AT all events, he was glad to meet him again,
and, as business called him back to Europe.
he should be most happy to MALE the voyage
in such agreeable company. Mr.. Fogg an
Swered that it would be agreeable to him.
As Fix was anxious not to lose sight of him,
he asked permission to visit with them this
curious city. 1t was granted then Madame
Aouda, Mr.. Fogg and Fix strolled through
the streets. Soon they came to Montgomery
street, where they encountered a crowd-on
the sidewalk, in the street, at the doors of
shops, at the windows, on the roofs, every
where crowd. Men covered with hand bills
circulated through these groups
Banners and streamers foated in the air.
Shouts rose on all sides.
"Hurrah for Cammerfieldr'
Furrah for Mandiboy!
1t was meeting-at least that was the
hon frl.f ~ L.
Mr.. Fogg, adding, tWe must avoid this
crowd;'' and in order to see, without ming
ling In the confusion, they stepped upon a
high landing where they could command
view OF the scene. Before them, on the op-
posite side of the street, between the wharf
of coal merchant and the warehouse of a
dealer in petroleum, a high platform was
erected, towards which the different currents
OF the crowd seemed to converge
Why was this meeting? What occasion
called it forth? Mr. Fogg was absolutely ig-
norant. Was it the nomination of high mill
tary or civil officer, or member of Congress
One would think so, to see the extraordinary
animation of the crowd At this moment
there was rush, hands were thrown into the
air and the living mass seemed like a huge
wave in its ebb and flow; banners shook. dis
appeared, and an instant after reappeared in
tatters. The undulations of the crowd
reached the stair case; uncovered heads an.
peared-lt was like sea suddenly stirred by
shower.
sit was evidently meeting, and the cues
ton which has called it forth, must be alb
sorbing." said Fix. II should not be sur
prsed if there was yet question of the Ala
bama claims; however, that is settled"
Perhaps" replied Mr.. Fogg.
SIN any case, two rivals are in presence of
each other-the Hon, Cammerfield and Hon,
Mandiboy."
Madame Aouda, leaning on the arm of Mr.
Fogg, watched with surprise this tumultuous
scene. Fix went to ask bystander the rea-
son OF this popular outbreak, when a move
ment, still more decided, was made. Hurrahs,
mixed with Oaths, redoubled the banner
stats were transformed into offensive wean-
ons; carriages were stopped; cars and omni-
buses arrested; blows were exchanged; boots
and shoes thrown into the air; and it seemed
as If revOlvers even mingled their national
soundsiwith the noise of the multitude. The
crowd sucged to the foot of the stairway and
mounted the first steps. One of the candi-
dates had evidently lost his ground; but tbe
spectators could not tell whether the adyan-
tage remained with Cammerfield or Mandiboy.
Il think we had better withdraw said
Fix lift is a question of the Alabama af
fair and we are recognized. we shall be com
promised in this squabble."
An English citizen"-replied Mr.. Foop.
DuC he ulu not nnlSn the Sentence-behind
him rose fearful howl. They cried. Him
Hip! Hurrah for Mandiboy! They were
some voters who came TO the rescue taking in
flank the partizaps of Cammerfield. Mr.. Fix.
Madame Aouda and Mr.. Fogg found them,
selves between two fires. This crowd with
loaded guns and clubs was irresistible Mr..
Fogg and Fix, in protecting the young lady.
were badly ebowed. Mr.. Foge, no less
phlegmatic than usual, would have defended
himself with his fists, the natural arms of an
Englishman, but it was useless.
rough withred whiskers, ruddy COM
plexion and broad shoulders, who seemed TO
be the leader of the band, raised his enor-
NOUS fist upon Mr.. Fogg, which would doubt
less have knocked him down, had not Fix in |
his devotion received the blow on his own |
head. A huge swelling showed itself instant
ly under the silk hat of the detective, which /
was thus transferred to simple cap.
DID Yankeep' said Mr.. Fogg. giving his |
adversary a look Of profound contempt.
'Johnny Bullr' replied the other.
eve shall find you again.
whenever you please
& "Your name?" ID rr-L -tr
'Phileas Fogg, and yours?"
sCol. Stamp Proctor