She reached Rochester on the morning of election day, and went at once to the home of William and Mary Hallowell, that home whose doors never were closed to her, where for more than fifty years she was welcome day or night, where she always turned for advice, assistance and sympathy and ever found them in the fullest measure.

She explained to them her idea of calling a meeting in Rochester for the specific purpose of starting a petition for more extended property rights to women.

They encouraged the project, and she then turned toward her other Mecca, the home of Maria G.Porter.Three of the Porter sisters kept a private school in this city for thirty years, while the eldest, Maria, made a home for them and also took a select class of boarders.

This was a literary center, she often invited Miss Anthony to meet her distinguished guests, and ever encouraged and sustained her public work.

Mr.Channing was boarding here, and when Miss Anthony unfolded her plan, he exclaimed, "Capital! Capital!" and at once prepared an eloquent call for the convention.