"September 13, 1897
Before the meeting began, I got a chance to talk to some of the men and women who were attending the event, all of which were very composed and reasonable-seeming. They did not look like the crazy, militant protesters I had heard of from the men I had interviewed for this same article.
When the meeting began, it reminded me of a court trial almost, in the way that it was extremely orderly, with only a few outbursts. There were over a hundred people present, but the peace was kept. Presiding over the assembly was a woman who everyone seemed to respect; I presume she was the founder of the organization. the matters discussed were of a varying nature; complaining about the lack of job opportunities, debating whether or not the new abortion clinics would help or hinder their cause, where the next rally would be, and so on.
I was surprised by the civility of the whole thing; It has made me rethink my position on the topic... Perhaps I will attend the next meeting as well, but not as a reporter, as a supporter!"
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