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. H. C. PARKER, Traffic Manager, 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 Wierd 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. [Illustration] 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 F. E. BOOTHBY, G. P. and T. Agt. GEO. F. EVANS, Gen. Mgr. PORTLAND, ME. GISMONDA. BY VICTORIEN SARDOU. [Illustration] _A Novelization of the Celebrated Play_, BY A. D. HALL. [Illustration] The _New York World_ says: To "dramatize" a novel is common work, to "novelize" a play comparatively rare. The latest in this line is "Gismonda," in which Miss Fanny Davenport has been so successful, and Mr. A. D. Hall has told the story in a very interesting manner.