“Strict secrecy as to the working of the organization is enjoined and promptness and vigor in its extension is very important. We must work now and work rapidly. No time is to be lost; our opponents are working vigorously and secretly, but it is not too late to counteract their machinations and utterly overthrow them. Work! Work! Work!
“CONSTITUTION.
“OBJECT.
“The object shall be to preserve and maintain the Union and the constitution of the United States and of the State of Kansas, and to defend Kansas against invasion, insurrection, civil commotion and to protect Union men against assassination, arson, robbery, prescription and all other wrongs inflicted by the enemies of the Government of the United States and of this State upon loyal persons.
“OFFICERS.
“The officers shall consist of Pr., V. P., R. S., T., M., and S., who shall hold their office for three months.
“DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
“The duties of officers shall be the same as in similar organizations and all business shall be conducted in the usual parliamentary form.
“ADMISSION OF MEMBERS.
“Persons may become members who are eighteen years of age and upwards, and are citizens of the United States.