be authorized, on returning, to organize and extend the circles
of the Order. Notification of matters of moment will be made by
qualified members, from circle to circle. Thus, orders will pass
quickly over the State. The momentous secrets cannot be trusted
to mail, express, or the local telegraphs.

Hardin calls up member after member, to give their views. The
general plan is discussed by the circle. Keen-eyed secretaries note
and arrange opinions and remarks.

Hardin announces that all arrangements are made to use all initiated
members going East as bearers of despatches. They are available
for special interviews, with the brothers who are in every large
Northern city and even in the principal centres of Europe.

Ample funds have been forthcoming from the liberal leaders of the
local movement. Millions are already promised by the branches at
the East.

Wild cheers hail Judge Hardin's address. He outlines the policy, so
artfully laid out, for the cut-off Western contingent. In foaming
wine, the fearless coterie pledges the South till the rafters
ring again. The "Bonnie Blue Flag" rings out, as it does in many
Western households, with "Dixie's" thrilling strains.

The summing up of Hardin is concise: "We are to hold this State
until we have orders to open hostilities. Our numbers must not
be reduced by volunteers going East. Our presence will keep the
Yankee troops from going East. We want the gold of the mines here,
to sustain our finances. We have as commanding General, Albert