LAKE ERIE AND WESTERN RAILROAD,
Ft. Wayne, Cincinnati, and Louisville Railroad.
"Natural Gas Route."
The Popular Short Line
BETWEEN
Peoria, Bloomington, Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield, Lafayette,
Frankfort, Muncie, Portland, Lima, Findlay, Fostoria,
Fremont, Sandusky, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Peru,
Rochester, Plymouth, LaPorte, Michigan
City, Ft. Wayne, Hartford, Bluffton,
Connorsville, and Cincinnati, making
Direct Connections for all Points East, West, North and South.
THE ONLY LINE TRAVERSING
THE GREAT NATURAL GAS AND OIL FIELDS
Of Ohio and Indiana, giving the patrons of this Popular Route an opportunity to witness the grand sight from the train as they pass through. Great fields covered with tanks, in which are stored millions of gallons of oil, Natural Gas wells shooting their flames high in the air, and the most beautiful cities, fairly alive with glass and all kinds of factories.
We furnish our patrons with Elegant Reclining Chair Car Seats Free, on day trains, and L. E. & W. Palace Sleeping and Parlor Cars, on night trains, at very reasonable rates.
Direct connections to and from Cleveland, Buffalo, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburg, Washington, Kansas City, Denver, Omaha, Portland, San Francisco, and all points in the United States and Canada.
This is the popular route with the ladies on account of its courteous and accommodating train officials, and with the commercial traveler and general public for its comforts, quick time and sure connections.
For any further particulars call on or address any Ticket Agent.
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Geo. L. Bradbury, Vice-President & Gen'l Mgr. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. |
Chas. F. Daly, Gen'l Pass. & Tkt. Agt. |
[There is little need of emphasizing the FACT that the]
Maine Central Railroad
Has been the developer of Bar Harbor, and has made this incomparable summer home the
Crown of the Atlantic Coast.
AND MOREOVER:
The Natural Wonders of the White Mountains,
The Weird Grandeur of the Dixville Notch,
The Quaint Ways and Scenes of Quebec,
The Multifarious Attractions of Montreal,
The Elegance of Poland Springs,
The Inexhaustible Fishing of Rangeley,
The Unique Scenery of Moosehead,
The Remarkable Healthfulness of St. Andrews.
Are all within contact of the ever-lengthening arms of the Maine Central Railroad.
The Renowned Vacation Line.
Or, to those who enjoy Ocean Sailing, the statement is made that the pioneer line along the coast of Maine, making numerous landings at picturesque points, almost encircling the Island of Mt. Desert is the
Portland, Mt. Desert and Machias Steamboat Co.
The New, Large and Luxurious Steamer, "Frank Jones," makes, during the summer season, two round trips per week between Portland, Rockland, Bar Harbor and Machiasport.
Illustrated outlines, details of transportation, and other information upon application to
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F. E. BOOTHBY, G. P. and T. Agt. Portland, Me. |
GEO. F. EVANS, Gen. Mgr. |
[The Flag Series.]
What novels of Sir Walter Scott are to Britons, the romances of Dumas to the French, such are the stories of the Flag Series to Americans. Who among us does not revere our noble flag and the sainted memory of the men who fought and fell in its sacred folds? And these men were as ourselves; albeit cast upon days of more heroic mould. They had virtues, vices, foibles and traits that endear, even as we of to-day. They had wives and sweethearts who prayed for them in the battle hour, and who listened to their serenades in the brief-snatched intervals of wooing. Their lives are our history, and it is as necessary to know the history of one's country as the catechism of one's faith. The stories of the Flag Series are part and parcel of this history.
14—True to the Flag. By J. Perkins Tracy.
13—Won by the Sword. By J. Perkins Tracy.
12—Life of Gen. Phil H. Sheridan. By W. H. Van Orden.
11—The Blockade Runner. By J. Perkins Tracy.
10—Life of Gen. W. T. Sherman. By W. H. Van Orden.
9—The Heart of Virginia. By J. Perkins Tracy.
8—Life of Gen. U. S. Grant. By W. H. Van Orden.
7—The War Reporter. By Warren Edwards.
6—The Colonel's Wife. By Warren Edwards.
5—Under Fire. By T. P. James.
4—The Dispatch Bearer. By Warren Edwards.
3—A Fair Pioneer. By J. M. Merrill.
2—A Soldier Lover. By Edward S. Brooks.
1—The Yankee Champion. By Sylvanus Cobb, Jr.
Bound in Heavy Paper, 25 Cents.
Elegantly embellished with magnificently colored covers, executed with the greatest skill by unexcelled artists. Well bound, well printed—in short, this series is a gem of the first water.
For sale by all booksellers and newsdealers, or sent, postage free, on receipt of price, by the publishers,
STREET & SMITH, New York.
[BELLE-ROSE,]
A Romance of the Cloak and Sword
By AMÉDÉE ACHARD.
An Original Translation from the French, and for the First Time Done into English.
SOME PRESS COMMENTS.
"'Belle-Rose' is the tinted title of a 'Romance of the Cloak and Sword.' It is brisk in style, crisp in dialogue, and intensely colorful. * * * 'Belle-Rose' will be belle-read if a good, quick story has any charms for the fair."—Philadelphia Call.
"Emile Faguet speaks of the 'Belle-Rose' of Amédée Achard as superior to 'Le Capitaine Fracasse,' by Théophile Gautier. The purest love of woman, the fidelity of man, the sacredness of friendship, intrigues of the court, jealousies and revenge, a delightful touch of humor or pathos coming to the relief at some tragic climax, give to the story a fascination for the reader."—Brooklyn Eagle.
"The charm that is always to be found in the works of the best French writers—quick, terse description, bright dialogue, rapidly shifting scenes and incidents, leading up to intense climaxes—is well sustained in the story of 'Belle-Rose.'"—Boston Times.
"'Belle-Rose' is a romance of love and war in the middle of the 17th Century. It is true to the life of those troublous times, when the soldier was such from youth to old age, resting only between battles to make love. The translation is very good, indeed."—Post-Intelligencer.
"The story is full of love and passion, jealousy and revenge, the buffets and rewards of war, with flashes of humor, and just those touches of nature that make the whole world kin."—Nashville American.
Among the works of fiction there are few which partake of the character of an historical romance, and when one is found that does it is appreciated. Such an one is 'Belle-Rose,' by Amédée Achard. The author has the knack of giving the details of a scene, or describing a character in so few words that they might be likened unto pen sketches, and he carries the reader along with something of the impetuous dash and fiery ardor that his hero is so full of. The translation is very good."—St. Louis Star.
"Amédée Achard's romance of old France, 'Belle-Rose,' is a story of incessant movement, warfare, intrigue, and all the elements which go to the composition of an ingenious tale of love and adventure. The translation is admirable."—Buffalo Courier.
"This story, the scenes of which are laid near Paris during the latter part of the 17th Century, is one of those romances about the life of a soldier during that bloody age, which seems to prove a great attraction to all classes of readers. Fierce fighting, hair-breadth escapes, court intrigues, are all blended with love-making, rescuing beauty in distress, and description of the customs of the people in that age."—Baltimore American.
"'Belle-Rose' is a brilliant story, by Amédée Achard, one of the most effective of French romance writers. It is a story of love and war, introducing famous historical characters of the period, and will be read with deep interest."—Minneapolis Journal.
BELLE-ROSE is No. 9 of "Paris Series," for sale by all Booksellers or Newsdealers, or sent postpaid to any address on receipt of price, 25 cents, by the publishers, STREET & SMITH, 25-31 Rose Street, New York.
[SHENANDOAH.]
A STORY OF SHERIDAN'S GREAT RIDE.
BY
J.P. TRACY.
PRESS OPINIONS.
New York World: "Shenandoah" is a story full of incidents and adventure, and very accurate historically.
Minneapolis Tribune: Bright and interesting in plot.
Brooklyn Standard-Union: "Shenandoah" is a spirited tale, and the dramatic descriptions of the battles of Winchester and Cedar Creek will be of stirring interest. The book has much of sterling merit.
Chicago Inter-Ocean: "Shenandoah" is the story of Sheridan's famous ride, and the author, Mr. J. P. Tracy, shows a decided ability for martial romance. It is illustrated, and written in a spirited style and much exact information is given of the Shenandoah campaign and of the battles of Winchester and Cedar Creek.
American Volunteer: "Shenandoah" is thrilling in plot, abounds in beautiful descriptions, and is faithful in details of Sheridan's great ride from Winchester. It should be very interesting, the vicissitudes of war and the history and romance are finely woven together. An exciting story.
Philadelphia Item: "Shenandoah" is a stirring tale of the civil war, which has for its most exciting incident Sheridan's wild ride from Winchester. "Shenandoah" is a very interesting story. Interwoven with the history of military genius and descriptions of life in the field is a charming tale of love, in which the reader will become absorbed.
Saturday Mail: A thrilling story of Sheridan's famous ride, by J. P. Tracy, replete with dramatic incident and teeming with good things.
Salem Register: A most interesting love story is combined with one of the most famous incidents of the late war. A fascinating, romantic story, neatly illustrated.
"Shenandoah" is a story that will hold the reader's interest from first to last. It is a fascinating romance that has a dash and spirit to it that carries one along with its heroes, the captain and the drummer-boy, through adventures and "hair-breadth escapes," that will give one delightful little gasps of excitement, and the tale of love that is woven in it, shines like delicate silken strands tracing some quaint figure in a rougher fabric.
SHENANDOAH is No. 67 of "Clover Series." For sale by all Booksellers and Newsdealers, or sent, postpaid, to any address, on receipt of price, 25 cents, by the publishers,
STREET & SMITH, 25-31 Rose Street, New York.
[A Modern Classic.]
The rise and decline of the kings of the pen are much like those of kings of the sword. Some gain Fame's proudest pinnacle swiftly, only to lose it as promptly; but the rise of ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON was as meteoric as his position has remained assured. Cut off in the prime of his days, the works of his few years of labor, which brought him into glory at a bound, still stand the test of the keenest criticism and hold their own as classics of English and models of the story teller's art.
Kidnapped.
Bound in handsomely pictured covers, printed on fine paper.
Price, 25 Cents.
"This is no furniture for the scholar's library, but a book for the winter evening school-room, when the tasks are over and the hour for bed draws near; and honest Alan, who was a grim old fire-eater in his day, has in this new avatar no more desperate purpose than to steal some young gentleman's attention from his Ovid, carry him awhile into the Highlands and the last century, and pack him to bed with some engaging images to mingle with his dreams."—R. L. S.
The Master of Ballantrae.
Bound in handsomely pictured covers, printed on fine paper.
Price, 25 Cents.
"Here is a tale which extends over many years and travels into many countries. By a peculiar fitness of circumstance the writer began, continued it and concluded it among distant and divers scenes. Above all, he was much upon the sea. The character and fortune of the fraternal enemies, the hall and shrubbery of Durrisdeer, the problem of MacKellar's homespun and how to shape it for superior flights: these were his company on deck in many star-reflecting harbors, ran often in his mind at sea to the tune of slatting canvas, and were dismissed (something of the suddenest) on the approach of squalls."—From the Author's Dedicatory Letter.
For sale by all booksellers and newsdealers, or sent, postage free, on receipt of price, by the publishers,
STREET & SMITH, New York.
[She's All the World to Me.]
By HALL CAINE.
A volume as daintily made as the story it contains. Paper and binding of superior quality, with an artistic color-illustration on the cover, of the most startlingly dramatic scene in the book. Price, 25 cents.
"This is the story of how a woman's love triumphed over neglect and wrong, of how the unrequited passion in the great heart of a boy trod its devious paths in the way to death, until it stood alone with its burden of sin before God and the pitiless deep.... It is true as Truth, and what it owes to him who writes it now with feelings deeper than he can say, is less than it asks of all by whom it is read in sympathy and simple faith."—The Author.
