lent company, which had provided them. selves with a good supply of eggs to throw at the preacher and his helpers. These were used quite freely. At a subsequent meeting they provided themselves with horns to drown the preacher's utterances. Well might the Lowell Mail say, in view of such proceedings: "There is evidently a good deal of need of missionary work in Waltham to instill the idea that the preaching of the Protestant Gospel is entitled to the same respectful treatment as anything else."

Another outbreak occurred at Danielsonville, in Northeastern Connecticut, where many years ago the Home Mission Society began its work among the French population there. This is the account of it, as contained in the press dispatches:

"DANIELSONVILLE, CONN., July 23, 1895. "This place had the biggest riot in years last night.

"During the last two months French Reformed Catholics have been holding open-air meetings at the corner of Main and Maple streets, assisted by local Protestant clergymen and citizens. Many ladies took part in the services.

"At these meetings there has been more or less disturbance by a crowd of hoodlums, and eggs, sticks and stones have been thrown. This has always been allowed to pass, rather than create trouble.

"Last night a large gang of the disturbers were present at the meeting. The speakers were met with hisses, groans and insulting language, until it became unbearable.

"The local police were called to stop the disturbance, and they in turn called for assistance from the citizens. Many arrests were made, and the crowd became wild. Muttered threats were heard on all sides, with cries of 'Kill them!'

"The officers succeeded in getting the prisoners as far as the railroad crossing, in the centre of the *borough, where the crowd of 200 or 300 became wild and unmanageable. They rushed for the officers, threw them right and left, rescued the prisoners, and started on a run for the west side.

"The citizens are wrought up to a fever heat, and many arrests will be made to-day. If the punishment inflicted does not in the future secure to the evangelists protection, the American citizens will There will be a see that law and order is observed. meeting of the French people to-night."

Almost simultaneously a mob attacked our missionary, Rev. Moses Robert, at Fitchburg, Mass. His brief account of the affair, on July 22, is as follows:

"While trying to preach the Gospel in French in the French district of this city, on the evening of

July 22d, with two other French missionaries, we were attacked by a howling mob and driven away with sticks and stones. I had asked the chief of police for two officers. The chief had agreed to give me protection, but he forgot all about it that night, so that we had no officers. But the other four nights there were the chief himself with six other officers, and about 200 in citizens' clothes that had come to protect us, so we had the privilege to preach the Gospel to thousands of French Roman Catholics. There were as many as three thousand at one time. I send you five pieces of paper, which I have cut from one of the daily newspapers of this city, which will give you an idea of the work that we have done here last week."

The newspaper account of the matter is as follows:

"FITCHBURG, MASS., July 22, 1895. "Moses Robert, a French Baptist missionary, assisted by Isaac LaFleur, of Marlboro; O. Brouillette, of Waltham, and Miss Stone, while attempting to hold an open-air meeting at the corner of Fairmont and Clarendon streets last evening, were assaulted by a crowd of men and women and driven from the place.

Mr. Robert had received permission from Mr. Daniels, the owner of the place, to hold a meeting on the open lot in question. Fearing trouble, he had also asked Chief of Police Tarbox for police protection. Two officers, it is understood, were detailed to protect Mr. Robert in case of trouble, but they failed to put in an appearance until after the trouble was over.

"The mob which attacked Mr. Robert and his friends was composed of between 200 and 300, the women urging the children to throw dirt and stones at the missionaries.

"Police headquarters were telephoned to for officers, but none were forthcoming, and none were met until the centre of the town was reached, a mile away.

"The mob threatened to kill the missionaries if they ever came there again.

"It is the intention of Mr. Robert to hold a meeting at the same place to-night."

The pastor of the church at Fitchburg, Rev. Frank Rector, Hon. Mial Davis, and others have expressed themselves publicly in appropriate terms of approval of Bro. Robert and his work, and in condemnation of his assailants. The pulpits of many churches should ring with righteous denunciation of these outrageous proceedings, and, at the same time, with appeals for larger offerings to send more missionaries to the misguided and unregenerated French-Canadian multitudes in New England.

Swedish Conference.

The Conference of the Swedish Baptists of the Eastern States met in Hartford, Conn., May 24-26. After a short speech by the Moderator of the Conference the meeting proceeded to the election of officers. For Vice-Moderator, S. Svensson, of Philadelphia, was elected, and for Secretary, Carl Hedeen, of Montclair, N. J., and Frank Liljegren, of New Haven.

Thirty-three delegates were present, representing twenty-two churches. The statistics do not show a great increase, which is caused by the decreased immigration during

REV. NILS EK, Hartford, Swede,

1894. The prospects, anyway, are encouraging.

During the past year 207 persons have been baptized, 260 have joined by church letters and profession; decrease, 382. Here are not counted the churches in Dover, Anita, Scandia and Youngstown.

Money raised during the year, $34,872.50. Two of our American brethren, Rev. Mr. Thompson, of Hartford, and Rev. Dr. Scott, President of the Ladies' Seminary at Suffield, Conn., were introduced, and addressed the Conference at some length, which was greatly appreciated by the Conference.

The Executive Committee was re-elected, namely: A. P. Ekman, of New York, and O. Hedeen, of Brooklyn; A. Sjoselius, of New York, and F. Birong and A. Kinell, of Brooklyn.

It was resolved by the Conference to express our gratitude to the American

Baptist Home Mission Society and the different State Conventions, which have so liberally contributed to sustain the work, hoping that our American brethren will continually consider the great need among the Swedes on this field.

Resolved, also, to express our thankfulness to the American Baptist Publication Society for the support of a Swedish Sunday-school missionary in the Eastern States, and also for the great service done to our denomination by publishing a paper for the children of our Sunday-schools, and for other literature the Publication Society has given our people, and for the plan to extend this branch of the work still further.

Services were held each evening. Preaching on Friday, at 8 p. m., by Professor N. N. Morton, and Saturday evening by Rev. A. Tjernlund, of Boston. Sunday, at II a. m., preaching by Rev. A. P. Ekman, of New York, and at 6 p. m., by Rev. O. Hedeen, of Brooklyn, and J. W. Hjertstrom, of Worcester.

CARL HEDEEN, Secretary.

Minnesota, Swedes.

At Lake Sarah, ten miles north of Slayton, Minn., and twelve miles southwest of Tracy, a little Swedish Baptist Church lives and works. The field, which has hitherto been much neglected, is large and well settled. The church has just taken up its work, since aid for the maintenance of a pastor has been promised from the Minnesota State Convention.

We feel very thankful toward our American brethren for their great interest in the Swedish mission in this land; for without their aid this field would have to lie fallow in these pressing times.

The larger part of the population here are high-churchly Lutherans, and very hard to reach with the Gospel. They live on their forefathers' faith and on what the divinity doctors teach. I was brought into conversation, the other day, with an old Lutheran, and, after cursing me and Baptists in general, I asked him what he believed in. I received for answer: "What I believe in? Why, I believe in the orthodox evangelical Lutheran faith." "But what is that?" I asked further. "It is what our doctors teach." "And what do they teach?" "They teach God's word, I suppose." "Are you sure of that?"

"Sure? Do you think our priests teach lies?"-and then he ran off. How terribly blinded man must be when he does not regard it necessary to think and believe for himself, but others must do this.

Burchard Church, three and one-half miles northwest of the station by that name, and twenty-five miles west of Tracy, Minn., is the other church I serve, which also receives aid from the Minnesota State Convention.

The field there is more new and unbroken, but seems promising. The inhabitants are largely from Pullman, Ill., and have, as far as Christianity is concerned, a comparatively good enlightenment. They are diligent in attending the meetings, which are now held in a newly-built schoolhouse, and the Holy Spirit has apparently been among us and blessed our work.

Another group of believers calling themselves "The Free Mission Friends," are also trying to do some work, but without a pastor, and their free organization does not seem to want to hold together.

In the churches of both Lake Sarah and Burchard we found it necessary to do some cleaning up, but since that weeding has been done we believe the spiritual seed will grow and thrive better.

At the former church two out-stations are visited, viz. Slayton and Hadley. Before my visits there, baptism had come up as the question of the day, and the discussion is still kept up in both Methodist and Presbyterian churches.

At the latter church Florence is visited, where a good many people attend and seem to hunger for the Gospel.

Brethren and friends of Missions, pray for us and these new fields, that the Holy Spirit may be poured out, and that more workers may be sent into the great vineyard.

Yours brotherly,

AUG. A. HOLMGREN.

P. S. This has been translated from Bro. Holmgren's Swedish by the clerk. We will probably both be thankful if the editor of the MONTHLY will make changes that may be necessary in the wording. I say this in explanation, so that you will not consider the above English Bro. Holmgren's work. Bro. Holmgren has won our love in his short stay here.

LEONARD SODERBERG.

North Dakota-Missionary Work Among

the Americans in Cavalier Co.

On March 7, I sent you from Hillsboro an account of "work among the Norwegians of N. D.," and it being kindly published in the April number of the BAPTIST HOME MISSION MONTHLY, I send you an account principally of my work among the American portion of my field. Since my last letter I had the joy of baptizing four happy converts at Fargo (there being no baptistry in Hillsboro), results of the work at Hillsboro. These were Scandinavians: three Norwegians and one Swede.

I then went to Grafton upon request from Bro. C. J. Hill and the brethren there, and in

co-operation with Bro. Hill, labored for about a week. Three confessed conversion and are living new lives, and others were brought nearer to Christ!

Bro. Hill had done some good work previous to my coming with, I believe, some nine conversions. We hope soon to have baptism there and to organize a Norwegian church. From there to Edinburg, Walsh Co., alone, where I held a week's meetings with increasing interest, until old "formal" Lutheran Christians (?) were on their knees in prayer and the Lutheran clergy aroused to strong opposition. I then proceeded northward via Milton to Vang and Poplar Grove, Cavalier Co., where I since have labored in my two little flocks, one American and one Norwegian, and the Holy Spirit has worked upon the hearts of men by the

preached word until twelve have been buried with Christ, nine Americans and three Norwegians, ten of which were baptized on Easter Day; one brother on the previous Friday night (about midnight, owing to the strong opposition of his wife), one sister on the Monday following; the last mentioned were Norwegians. The sister's husband threatens to have revenge on my person, if he has to go to the State penitentiary for it. Have now labored six days in a Norwegian settlement, adjacent to Poplar Grove, and with the assistance of my earnest flocks sinners are brought to Christ, and we expect baptism next Sunday. I am now invited to preach in an American neighborhood, where I preached last Sunday morning, where I expect conversions by the operation of Holy Ghost. In my next letter I will give you an account of how a church was built in less than four months from the first sermon. Pray much for me, all who have the spirit of God!

South Dakota-Huron.

I have just finished attending seven of our eight Associations in South Dakota. I have had a good opportunity to study the general sentiment of our people. The present prospect for a good crop is so bright that they are hopeful. Though not yet sure of realizing their expectations, they are full of courage, and are looking for better times. It will take a couple of good crops to enable many of them to pay up indebtedness and get ahead financially. In several places churches that have been pastorless for a year or longer are planning to secure a pastor, if possible. This will render necessary a considerable increase in the number of applications for aid after October 1.

The number of Baptisms during the past year is nearly seven hundred. This is a decided increase over any former year.

T. M. SHANAFELT, General Missionary.

South Dakota-Pierre.

Enclosed three dollars is our Chapel Day collection, taken on Easter Sunday, as we did not get the regular programmes for Chapel Day. As we have received help in building our chapel here, we wish to be identified with the annual Chapel Day collections as a perpetual expression of our thanks to the Society for the timely aid given us, without which we should not have built for some time to come, if ever.

D. C. SMITH, Missionary Pastor.

Minnesota-Minneapolis.

It has pleased the Lord to bless the Nor wegian-Danish Baptist Church of Minneapolis, Minn. My predecessor did some very wholesome work-some "housecleaning,"and then changed the church to its true mission. Over forty souls have joined us during the last seven months. Among these I find five-two men and three ladies-who, sixteen years back, helped to organize this church, but after two to four years went out or were excluded; but now they are happy and at work. The young people are sustaining me in open-air work every Sunday very effectively, and the church is in earnest and promises much.

C. W. FINWALL.

Wisconsin-Cassville.

In presenting my report I wish to write a few words so that you may know something about this field and the work which we are striving to do for the Saviour here. "And the least we do for Jesus will be precious in his sight." This is our comfort and joy on this difficult field; whatever the result may be, we are doing our Father's business.

Cassville is a river town, with a number of saloons and a brewery; also, a large German Catholic Church, with a large membership, and a parochial school.

But the Baptist Church is a faithful band of workers, holding forth the word of life and light, striving patiently to keep the faith once delivered unto the saints of God.

The outward progress is not what we desire it, yet the inward progress and growth is gradually going on.

We are arranging at present to invite two evangelists to come and help us next Fall, trusting that much good may be done and many souls saved in Christ Jesus.

We expect two candidates to be baptized at Wylusing, and two to be united on their experience at Cassville.

Our new Baptist church at Wylusing is very much enjoyed by the people, and a large number gather at the services.

The people have built a new shed near the church, and lately they had a donation, by which they raised $20 to carpet and paper their cozy little church.

There is a good interest manifested in the meetings of the church, the Sunday-school is well attended, and the C. E. Society has its regular meeting on Sunday.

There is other personal service which I have done which cannot be stated in figures in the report, such as correspondence with various societies and organizations, funeral services and social gatherings, which pastor is expected to take part, yet they take time and service.

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As churches we are hopeful and encouraged in regard to the future, trusting in our Captain, willing to do his bidding.

We feel very grateful to the H. M. Society for its continued kindness and generosity. Praying that God may bless it abundantly, and bestow upon its officers and benevolent supporters grace, wisdom and strength necessary for their benefit.

THOMAS S. EVANS, Pastor.

A Western Field.

I found the church building in very good condition, needing a little repairing about the tower to prevent leaking, which has been done at cost of $800; a sewerage tax of $70; a Sunday-school of about 15 and no congregation except about 12 or 14. It is the deadest church interest I ever encountered or ever heard of (if we may be permitted a comparison on the word

dead"). There are only two members who will speak or pray. There are 35 only out of 74 on the roll within attending distance of the meetings; about 14 of these attend, and the remainder are so full of scepticism and worldliness that they are inclined to keep away from us.

We have no choir or organist. I am compelled to play the organ and lead the singing and superintend the Sunday school. They have pledged about $450 on the $600 that was promised toward my salary. If there is no progress during the year of my appointment, they will not be able to pay more than the $450. They say they undertook the $600, relying upon progress to make up the balance beyond what they are now able to raise. Very well; I take that risk. God helping us, we will be able to do better than that. There is much

people in this city, although the streets are full of idle men and many are leaving. The financial strait is terrible. Our only deacon left last week.

This is generally believed to be as per