We are of opinion that the petition filed with the secretary of State and considered in Hamilton v. Secretary of State, 204 Mich. 439, cannot be treated as a continuing petition, to be revived as such from time to time by the addition of other names. It was filed to effect a purpose. It was found and declared to be insufficient for the purpose because lacking signatures. It performed its office and as a petition, in view of the law, is dead.