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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
sure whether they have the right to arrest ladies who are wearing
feathers in their hats.
The Chief of Police has sent out a circular (containing a copy of the
act that has just been passed) to all milliners and dealers in birds'
feathers.
He intends to punish these merchants if they infringe the law, and then,
when the law has had time to be generally known and understood, he
intends to arrest all women who still persist in wearing feathers in
their hats.
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