The rumor came back to his own district that he was "talkin' foin," and many of his friends there turned out to hear him.

The same news went through other wards of the city and drew men from them.

People were actually excluded, for want of room, and therefore every one became anxious to hear his speeches.

Finally, by subscription of a number of people who had become interested, headed by Mr.Pell, the Cooper Union was hired, and Peter made a really great speech to nearly three thousand people.
The papers came to his help too, and stood by him manfully.

By their aid, it was made very clear that this was a fight against a selfish lobby.