The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-12

at is evidently ameetlng, said Fix;
land the question which has excited it !
must be q stirring one, | would not be
astonished if they were still discussing
the Alabama affair, although it has
been settled" 4
Perhaps" simply replied Mr.. Fogg.
ain any event." replied Fix,
Two champions are in each others
presence, the Hon. Mr.. Canerfield and
the Hon. Mr.. Mandiboy.n
Mrs. Aouda, leaning on Phileas
Fogg's arm. looked with surprise at
this noisy scene, and Fix was going to
ask one Of his neighbors the reason of
this popular effervescence, when a
more violent movement broke out.
The hurrahs, interspersed with insults,
redoubled. The stats of the banners
were transformed into offensive arms.
Instead of hands, there were fists every
where. From the top of carriages and
omnibuses blocked in their course. for
midable blows were exchanged. Every
thing was made use of as projectiles.
Boots and shoes described extended
curves in the air, and it seemed even
as 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 disinterested
spectators knowing whether the advan-
tage was with Mandiboy or Camerfeld.
II believe that it is prudent for us to
retire." said Fix, who did not want his
"man' to get hurt or mixed up in a
bad business. "lf this is an English
question, and we are recognized. we
win be treated roughly in this mixed
crowd
San 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
full yells. They cried, ''Hipi hip! hur-
rah for Mandiboyr 1t was a party of
voters coming to the rescue, flanking
the Camcrfield party.
Mr.. 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 Phileas 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 red
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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 MOI
received the blow in his place. Al
enormous bump rose at once under the
detectives silk hat. transformed into 6
simple cap.
"YankeeW said Mr.. Fogg, casting al
his adversary a look of deep scorn.
"Englishmanr' replied the other
eve will see each other again"
"When you please"
"YOur name?'
"Phileas Fogg. And yoursP'i
Colonel Stamp Proctor
Then the crowd passed on, thrown!
Fix down. He rose with his clothe
torn, but without serious hurt. Hi
travelling overcoat was torn in two TN
equal parts, and his pantaloons resem
4 bled those of certain Indians. who, as
fashion, put them on only after frs
taking out the seat. But to sum up
Mrs. Aouda had been spared, and FIJI
alone had been harmed by the frs
blow.
Thanks" said Mr.. Fogg to the de
tective, as soon as they were ont OF tn
crowd.
mo 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 FL
were in tatters, as if these two gentle
men had fought for Hon Messrs. Cam
ertield and Mandiboy.
An hour afterwards they had respect
able clothes and hats. Then they re
turned to the International Hotel.
Passepartout was waiting there TO
his master, armed with a half-doze
sharp-shooting. six-barreled, breeeh
loading revolvers. When he perceive
Fix in company with Mr.. Fogg, hi
brow darkened. Mrs. Aouda, however
: having told in a few words what ha
happened, Passepartout became cali
again. Fix was evidently no longer a
enemy, but an ally. He was keepin
! his word.
Dinner over, coach drove up t
, take the passengers and their baggag
to the station. As they were gettin
into the coach Mr.. Fogg said to Fix:
"Did you see Colonel Proctor againp
y mo" replied Fix.
81 shall return to America to fin
him again." said Mr.. Fogg. coldl,
at would not be proper for an Englis
4 citizen to allow himself to be treated
;. this way"
~ The detective smiled and did not al
!. swer him. But it is seen that Mr.. Fog
= was: one of those Englishmen VIII
while they do not tolerate dueiing :
home, will fight abroad, when it is ne
essary to maintain their honor.
At quarter before six the traveller
reached the station and found the ira
y ready to start.
n At the moment that Mr. Fogg wi
It going to get into the cars. he called
|. porter, and asked him:
= "Was there not some disturbance
20 San Francisco to-dayP'
lie 1T was political meeting, sir,
d replied the porter.
d But l thought l noticed certa
70 excitement in thestreets."
1T was simply meeting organize
for an election"
1.-The election of General-in-C Chic
st doubtless?" asked Mr.. Fogg.
ID ''No, sir, of a Justice of the Peace
Upon this reply, Phileas Fogg jump,
r. aboard the car, and the train started
ID full speed.
NJ CHAPTER XVI
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