The signers are:

Brown thrasher, Kingbird,
Robert o' Lincoln, Swallow,
Hermit-thrush, Cedarbird,
Vesper-sparrow, Cowbird,
Robin redbreast, Martin,
Song-sparrow, Veery,
Scarlet tanager, Vireo,
Summer redbird, Oriole,
Blue heron, Blackbird,
Hummingbird, Fifebird,
Yellowbird, Wren,
Whippoorwill, Linnet,
Water-wagtail, Peewee,
Woodpecker, Phoebe,
Pigeon-woodpecker, Yokebird,
Indigo-bird, Lark,
Yellowthroat, Sandpiper,
Wilson's thrush, Chewink.
Chickadee,

The bill which was drawn up in response to this petition provides that
any one who shall wear birds or feathers for the purpose of dress or
ornament shall be fined $10, and that the same fine shall be exacted
from all persons who take or kill certain specially mentioned
song-birds.

The police are rather worried over the new law, because they are not