American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-10-29

redoubIed. The stats of the baancry
were transformed into o',cnsive arms.
Instead of hands, there were lists every
where. From the top of carriages and
omnibuSeS blocked in their course for
midable blows were exchanged. Every
thing was made use OF rs projecti!es.
Boots and shoes described extended
curves in the air, and it seemed even
AZ if some revolvers mingled their ma
tional sounds with the loud cries of the
crowd.
The crowd approached the flight of
stairs, and swept over on to the lower
steps. One of the parties had evident
ly been repulsed without disintercsted
spectators knowing whether the advan-
tage was with Mandiboy or Cameriield.
II believe that it is prudent for us to
retire." said Fix, who did not want his
imam" to get hurt or mixed up in a
bad business. eff this is an English
question, and we are recognized, we
will be treated roughly in this mixed
crowd"
IAN English citizen" replied Phileas
Fogg.
But the gentleman could not finish
his sentence. Behind him, on the ter
race above the stairs, there were fright
lul y ciIS. 4ucy CTltu, MP. mp HuI-
rah for Mandiboyn 1t was party of
voters coming to the rescue, thanking
the Camerfield party.
MIR. Fogg, Mrs. Aouda and Fix found
themselves between two fires. 1t was
too late to escape. This torrent of
men, armed with loaded canes and blud-
geons, was irresistible. Pnileas Fogg
and Fix, in protecting the young
woman, were very roughly treated.
Mr.. Fogg. not less phlegmatic than
usual, tried to defend himself with the
natural weapons placed at the end of
the arms of every Englishman, but in
vain. A large, rough fellow, with a red
beard, flushed face, and broad Shout
ders. who seemed to be the chief of the
band. raised his formidable fist to strike
Mr.. Fogg, and he would have damaged
that gentleman very much, if Fix.
throwing himself in the way, had not
received the blow in his place. An
enormous bump rose at once under tho
detective silk hat, transformed into q
simple cap.
his adversary a look of deep scorn.
.Englishmanr' replied the other,
"We will see each other again"
''When you please"
s'Your name?"
''Phileas Fogg. And yours?'
''Colonel Stamp Proctor"
Then the crowd passed on, throwi..E
Fix down. He rose with his clothes
torn. but without serious hurt His
travelling overcoat was torn in two un
equal parts, and his pantaloons resem-
bled those of certain Indians, who, as
fashion, put them on only after first
taking out the seat. But to sum up,
Mrs. Aouda had been spared, and Fix
alone had been harmed by the first blow.
8. Thanks" said Mr.. Fogg to the de-
tective, as soon as they were out of the
crowd
"No thanks necessary" replied Fix,
'but come with me-"
"Where?"
ITO the tailor's."
In fact, this visit was opportune
The garments of Phileas Fogg and Fix
were in tatters. as if these two gentle
men had fought for Hon. Messrs. Cam
eriield and Mandiboy.
An hour afterwards they had respect
able clothes and hats Then they re-
turned to the International Hotel.
Passepartout was waiting there for
his master, armed with half-dozen
sharp-shooting. six-barreled, breech-
loading revolvers. When he perceived
Fix in company with Mr.. Fogg, his
brow darkened. Mrs. Aouda, however,
having told in few words what had
happened. Passepartout became calm
again. Fix was evidently no longer an
enemy. but an ally. He was keeping
his word.
Dinner over, a coach drove up to
take the passengers and their baggage
to the station. AS they were getting
into the coach Mr.. Fogg said to Fix:
Ibid you see Colonel Proctor again?"
mo" replied Fix.
81 shall return to America to find
him again. said Mr.. Fogg. coldly.
"It would not be proper for an English
citizen to allow himself TO be treated in
this way
The detective smiled and did not an
swer him. But it is seen that Mr.. FOgg
was one of those Englishmen who,
while they do not tolerate dueling at
home, will fight abroad. when it is nee
essary to maintain their honor.
at quarter before six the travellers
reached the station and found the train
ready to start
At the moment that Mr.. Fogg was
going to get into the cars. he called
porter, and asked him:
''Was there not some disturbance in
San Francisco to-day?''
at was political meeting, sir"
replied the porter.
But l thought l noticed a certain
excitement in the streets"
cit was simply meeting organized
for an election"
1.-The election of General-in-Chief
asked Mr.. Fogg.
No, sir, of a Justice of the Peace"
Upon this reply. Phileas Fogg jumped
aboard the car, and the train started at
full sneed