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The men who comprised this Hazleton assemblage were—

Ario P. Platte, Jr.

Schuyler Ridgeway

John J. Turnbach

William K. Byrnes

Willard Young

Charles H. Rohland

Edward R. Turnbach

Stephen A. Barber

Edwin W. Barton

Herbert S. Houck

Clarence H. Hertz

William L. Adams

En route to Pottsville the train was boarded by my life-long friend, David L. Thomas, who was on his way to his law office. On learning the destination of the patriots he laid down his “Blackstone” and wired his parents in Mahanoy City that he had cast his fortunes with the avengers of Spanish tyranny. Of this group of volunteers, two loyal soldiers have answered the last roll call, namely: Ario P. Platte, Jr., and David L. Thomas.

Arriving at Mt. Gretna we beheld, under miles of canvas, Pennsylvania’s gallant National Guard. Upon inquiry we found the cavalry headquarters, consisting of the “City Troop” of Philadelphia, the “Sheridan Troop” of Tyrone, and the “Governor’s Troop” of Harrisburg, stationed in a clump of forest near the lake.