Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-20

Mi. MaBSlmO FerraTl, DTOtHer u
Mr.. Giacomo and Miss Fortuna Fer
tuna Ferrari, of this city, who went
to Italy when that country declared
fgsss 81 Austria, remains enthused
with zeal for the success or hrs coun-
try's armies in their efforts TO repel
the Austro-G German invaders of the
northern section of italy. His letters
from the front to his people here al
ways have been interesting and one
of his most brilliant and patriotic
efforts was the following received
this week:
From the Trenches OF the War
Bone, Italy, January 17.-Dear Bro
Their Giacomo: 1t was with great
pleasure few days ago that l receiv-
ed your welcome letter in, which
understand that you and Fortuna and
all my good Martinsburg friends are
well. am also wen, by the help Of
God, but certainly have had lots OF
marrow escapes here lately. With my
battalion l have been here on the
first line ever since the first of Jan
l.ary. We have been engaged many
times and have fought very hard, ad-
vancing at many points and making
lots of Austrians prisoners. Our line
here is In the outskirt of beautiful
little village. which, before our bat
Italion came in line, was occupied by
the enemy for a few days During
that time the brutal invaders destroy
ed everything, even the church and
IT'S canlpanile. But we now have
chased them more than mile out
side Of town, cousing them great los
ses. Many times have they tried to
retake the lost position, but always
have failed. The little wrecked house
| in which was at the time, has been
struck many times by the adver
sary's artillery, but 1T looks like a
miracle that none of us was wound
ed. I think am very busy, don't you
'9The dirty enemies are not fight
ling as civilized nation. During the
might because in the day time they
are afraid to come) they are coming
and bombarding our beautiful and
artistic cities, killing many poor in.
nocent women and children; bonn
harding historical churches, hospit
ais, etc. In spite Of the work Of de
vastation the destruction of cities
and churches, our people survive
among the ruins, showing great NOR
al thought, still striving for victory
and never losing faith in our des.
tiny It Is noble example we Itali-
ans must keep before our eyes in
shlis hour OF trial.
THE weather has been very bad
and stopped an big operations, but
we are now getting ready and when
the time comes we viii be prepared,
with the help of our great Allies. the
U. $. A., to start the great Offensive
that will free all our territory of the
tragic invasion by the barbarian PEG.
pie. ] hope by that time there will
be with us SOME OF Uncle Sans
boys, no matter how many they may
be, but ! would like to see them here
with US to fight side by side.
Il would like TO come over to
America for few days to let the
great American people know what
We Italians are doing for the civiliz-
ed world; to let them knew what
kind q. sc.s.esl US are alsxing. TO
succeed in this terrible conflict; to
tell how brave the Italian boys are
in front of the enemy; that we Hali-
ans will continue to fight until final
success Is reached; until an of our
territory is freed from these inhuman
soldiers, from the brutal assassins;
let them know that We are not only
fighting for ourselves, but In the