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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-22
old MOSCOW
TO Be SPARED
WAR HORRORS
Seems Hardly Probable That
There viii Be Any Fighting
There at All.
WASHINGTON. July

WASHINGTON. July 22.-"Deep
in the heart Of European Russia,
more than 700 miles from the Ger
man frontier. guarded over the in
space by lake country,
marshes, and innumerable riverwayss
always certain of reinforcement by
the bleakest of winter weather, with
its heavy, binding drift of snow, is
MOSCOW, the old capital of Russia,
the city against whose walls the craft
of Napoleon smashed, Moscow seems
more secure from war horrors and
devastation than any other metropo-
lis within the confines of the fight
ing nations" begins bulletin de-
scribing the most Russian of Russian
cities, issued today by the National
Geographic Society, at Washington.
MOSCOW belongs alike to the ORR
ent and the Oocident, more, however,
to the East than to the West. 1t is
further east than Jerusalem, and be-
hind 1t extends vast, sparsely set
tied, half-civilized, limitIess, little
Sea to our West and China. MOSCOW
liz the pulse OF this vast and unde-
veloped region, and through it have
flowed endless streams of pioneers In
peace times, on the mission of civili-
cation to the bleak northern plains
and their Asiatic natives. To the
Russian, Moscow is sacred city; to
the stranger, it is a city of surpass-
ing beauty; to both, 1t is the heart
and soul of Russia.
.Irregularly built, the intricate
and uneommon1y involved plan OF
this mighty city adds to its charm up
on acquaintance. Its streets are one
of Its most trying experiences to the
forai0nar mostly badly paved and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-22

sordid are oddly mingled IN the city's
architecture. and besides the wonder
full cathedral and the impressive gov
eminent structure one sees the mean
the gentleman and the millionaire
are inextricab1y mixed up in external
Moscow.
Moscow is city of churches.
Their brilliantly colored tower domes
striking Dubious affairs. like up
turned beets or onions. or often mot
tied like a Holland cheese. give de-
lightful piduancy to the city's piano.
ramas. First of the Moscow sane
tuaries is the renowned Church of
the Savior, one Of the most luxurious
temples in the world. a temple prov
ing the warmth of imagination and
the love of splendor of the North.
Built in the form of a Greek CROSS.
perfectly proportioned. its cream
colored marble base and bright domes
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-22
ere feaat .of beauty. while Its ia

are feast or beauty. while its In
terror is an awe-inspiring medley OF
precious stones. metals and marbles.
THE Kremlin. the heart OF RUS
siass heart. the ancient fortress of
the city, is the inner circle of Mos
COW, wherein are situated the Treas
ury, the arsenal. the imperial palace.
sacred temples, and around which are
drawn heavy battIementsi of masonry.
Within the confines of the Kremlin,
the first city on the site Of Moscow
grew. the modern town extends in an
outer ring around it. Most of the
Kremlin escaped unframed from Ma
poleon's visitation, though its tow
ers were SCARED by the fires to which
the refreshing Russians endeavored
to sacrifice their city.
THE largest bell in the world is
preserved here in MOSCOW. with al
most enough metal In it to make a
modern battle. There are many hun
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-22

The polfce of a number of cities
are now investigating communications
of various kinds from persons W1c
lclaim to know that Holt nad confeo-
crates In his plan for annthtlatlne
those supposed to be responsible for
Ammunition shipments to Europe. Inc
danger from such conrecerace pc
ling at large is sufficient 20 warran,
1.-THE closest Investigation of any claim
of this kind, wet most. IL not all OF
them, are the work of persons classeo
as "cranks" in the police records
meaning those whose mentality Is not
| sufficiently balanced to sustain any
unusual stress. The accounts of the
Holt affair attracted SO mucn pubic
interest that persons of the crank
type were induced to claim part IN
| it simply 70 rthe sake of noror.esy
| Because the word, "crank" IS IRE
quently misused. and is ~ likely &c
apply to the baseball enthusiast az
to the man willing to commit whole
sale murder in carrying out an aDno&-
NAL theory of patriotism or duty, a.
lienists are now insisting upon the
correct name of "mattoid" being az
Piled to suit persons as are guilty
of eccentricity or crime for some mis-
conceived idea. The ..martoid" Is
classed in the zone between sanity
and insanity. He may have great ta.-
emit in one direction. lie may be
gifted In art, speech or poetry, but
he has no continuity or judgment. lie
will conceive wild idea and acs upon
it, regardless of consequences, al
though In other matters ne may be
perfectly normal and above the aver
age Intelligence. The ''mattoid" is
distinguished from the criminal in
sane by complete moral integrity
upon all matters save the one upon
which he has lost his sense OF JUGS
ment.
In Peculiar Dang--.
| DR.. Arthur Macdonald. of was.:-
ington, honorary president of the m
ternational Congress of AncnroposoS5
of Europe, whose works, in crimina.'
ogy are regarded as authoritative, has
given exhaustive study to the mat
told" because of his be:ie; that tnss
country is in peculiar Danger from
this type of mental detectives wnU
frequently menace the lives of pub
lie men. The political criminal Is
nearly always a mattoid. who az
ltempts murder because or some bens-
At he believes will result 20 sae n.-
ton from the removal of his vic
tim.
DR.. Macdonald made an exhaustive
study of the man who attempted to
sassinate Colonel Rooseyexc curing
the last presidential campaign. The
Ianti -third-term mania was wnat IN
huenced this mans mind. He was
also influenced by dream IN wnicsl
President. Mckinley appeared 20 a:n
and said, This is my murderer
Ayenge my death.
Giteau, the assassin Of President
EGarfie1d. was another mattotd w1s
IbeIieyed that he was committing q
deed for the good of ms country
Each showed deliberation ana cars
full planning. Colonel Koosevelt's as
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dreds Of relics Of Napoleon,s visit

dreds OF relics of Napoleon's visit
here. abandoned cannon and cannon
balls of the French and their allies.
The famous palace In the Kremlin ID
one of the richest buildings In the
world, builded. decorated and filed
with luxury that is oppressive to
those unaccustomed to association in
environments of boundiess wealth.
The Treasury of the Kremlfn Is q
marvellous collection of priceless hts
toric relics and souvenirs of the
past. :"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-22

Benefited Chamberlain's Iiniment.
stLSst- winter i used ChamberIatn's
Liniment for rheumatic pains, stiff
ness and soreness OF the knees, and
San conscientiously say that never
used anything that did me so much
good .',-Edward Craft. Elba, N. r.
Obtainable everywhere. ADVERTISE
ment.
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Watch Your Children

Often children do not let parents know
! they are constipated. They fear some.
thing distastef6l. They viii like Rexall
OrderIies-a mild laxative that tastes
Ike sugar. Sold only by US, 10 cents.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

Elmer WILKINSON. v a. o. agent.
who has been confined to his home on
Eighth street with an illness is able
20 be about again
Miss Bertha Sherrick o. Pittsburgh
Pa. Dr. spending few DAYS with
friends and relatives in this city.
Miss Steha Slvcrfs. OF Akron. o.
Dr. spending a few days with friends
and relatives in this city
Charles a ShOwacro. who has been
attending lraal business az Charles
ton. has arrived home in this city
Mrs g.. G. Void has returned 90 her
home at Washington. ID C.. after
apendine sometime here with raIa-
fITpa
Or and Mrs o. o. Tally have re-
turned from SChellsburg. Pa. where
they spent The past two weeks visit
inr relatives
Mr. Nar Miller and daughter rc.
turned home yesterday from MORGAN.
town. whore they apcnt fhc past three
weeks with relatives
Nrs Louise roultou. ~ Temper.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

anceville. Ohio. is spending a few DAYS
with friends and relatives in this CITY.
Mrs. NJ. Minor. of Fairmont. is
spending few days with friends and
relatives in this city.
Miss Margaret Barr. OF Fairmont. is
spending few days with Miss Mabel
Pickett. on Fourth street.
Russell Roberts who underwent an
operation a few days ago Is getting
along as good as could be expected
Miss Genevieve Jones. Of Tomlinson
avenue is spending a few DAYS with
friends and relatives at Mannington.
Asher W. Lewis. returned to his
nome at Chester yesterday after
spending the past few days here on
business
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
BRIDGE AFIRE
West Of Bridgeport Causes Some ES.
element last Nisht-Thouoht
That Workman Dropped Cigar.

Last evening about . o'clock a
slight blaze was discovered on the
bridge AZ stop No. 10 on the Barton
line west Of Bridgeport The Bridge
port hre department was al once cal
led and a rapid run to the scene OF the
blaze was made The IRE was easily
eKtinRuished and the damage will be
slight II b. thought that some Of the
workmen on the bridge accidentally
dropped a CIGAR earlier In the after
noon and that after smouldreing for
several hours the flames broke out.
or that spark from freight train
had set the bridge on FIRE
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

Mrs. +. r. Goodwin and children.
are visiting at Glover Gap. Mrs Good
wins home.
j. w. Kellar who has been seriously
Ill at his home IL improving rapidly
Word was received from MIR. and
Mrs. II. 5. West. a recent bride and
groom that they are in New York
City. spending their honeymoon. They
expect 10 return home by the last OF
the month.
John Crow Is the guest Of friends
in Washington. Pa
r. l.. Hibbs and NJ. r Welch and
family OF Newark, Ohio are attend.
ing a big picnic near Media. Ohio to-
day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

Ex-Aiayor W = Hclftnbins OF south
Richiand avenue returned from Parkcrs-
burg and other pointes down m the
state after being their ON business.
Mrs Wilma WagEcnheim aud son Of
North Marwood age spending several
days visiting friends in Ohio.
Mrs Harry l. Sherriug his returned
70 their home on Ninetecuth street az
ter visiting friends iu Elm Grove
Mr. and Mrs Walter Allison and fam
lily Of Coal street Wheeling have re-
moved into the Kraft house at fs
Miss Ruth sowby has been III ror
ne past couple days 80 her home in
Mr.. and Mrs. r. a. Mcclure have re-
turned 70 their home after spending
several days visiting friends in PUTS
AIRS W. ~ smith OF twentieth st.
was somewhat better yesterday evening.
During the past week much work was
completed on the Howard Felsing house
corner TWcnfy-iir-t street and Rich
n. Tatten Of south warwood avenue
has purchased Mitchell six from IA
Wheeling automobile COMPANY
Miss Gertrude Leach Of Gcnwuod is
N.siting az the home or Miss Margaret
Meek OF North Warwood
returned home after visiting Miss Ruth
Nesoitt 81 Warwoof avenue
Mrs Gertrude Moore has returned
home after spending several days visit
ing friends in Elm Groves
GROUND wss broken yesterday morn
ing for the New Kaiser house on War
wood avenue near Fourteenth street
Jacob kOrn 81 Twentv-first street
and Warwoed avenue biz having a num-
Der or Improvements mande 20 his pro-
perty.
work l. progressing rapidly on the
erecting OF Andy -iuuIo.S au-u a-rrHre
in the rear OF his properly on ohio
avenue.
Mrs. l.. NJ CLARK OF North Wa~vo1d
10 seriously 100 with an attack ~ rheu.
physician
Joe HAYES Of North warwood LEFT last
evening for trip through the western
states While there he win spend sev-
eral days In san Francisco visiting the
Ilraml eNnn.ItLun-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
BENWOOD
Corn Roast

A merry crowd Of the young people
OF Benwood enjoyed a corn roast on
Browns run on Thursday evening. The
evening was spent delightfully."- in play
ing various games. Dainty refresh
ments were served early in the even
ing after which bon fire was lighted
and many ears Of corn were roasted
by the party. The party included
Misses Genevieve Deagan. Alice Mona
han. Mary keane. May Bowman. Anna
BOWMAN. Esther Manhood. Mary Hahn.
Emma MahoOd. Carrie Ridder. Carrie
kidder. Carrie Morningstar Messrs.
John Heagan. Ralph Deagan. John
keane, Joseph Chaser. James DuRgin.
Mr.. Sweeney and Mr. Cohen
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

The injuries sustained by Lindsey
Kinney. formerly OF this city but now
OF Akron. Ohio. who was struck by
an auto last week. are said to be OF a
serious nature and the extent cannot
be ascertained at this time. His wife
and mother who we're in this city at
the time Of the accident went imme-
diately to his bedside following the
accident. a letter received by the
young mans father last Wednesday
states the extent Is unknown but n
Iq thought that be viii recover.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

The civil service examination for
post office janltor and assistant are
20 be held at the office next Monday,
The examinations are based upon
weights. 90 for PHYSICAL ability and
so for training and experience. max
ing a total OF 100. No applicant will
be eligible who fails TO attain rat
ing OF at least 20 per cent in both
son must be at least twenty years OF
age and not over nifty. The position
pays $3.50 and 5000 per year and II is
said that great number are after the
positions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

Many % Renwood folks are contam.
plating attending the Welsh picnic 600
wheeling park today The affair i.
held under The auspices of the Welsh
CONGREGATION Of Martins Ferry and
judging b. the past The picnic viii boz
huge success. An interesting pro
gram has been arranged Races Tor
boys and girls and the older folks have
been provided Tor by the arrangement
committee. One feature Of The after
moons festivities De- the bali game na
tween Follanehce and Martins Very
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
EXHIBIT SAMPLE
or Water Taken From Test Well at
At Wsr~ood In Mayors Office
Start Drilling Again.

A large glass bottle OF wate- taken
from the test well being drilled A.
Warwood is on exhibit at the mayor
office. The water is clear. and show F.
a great Improvement over river water
The well Is again being drilled. A.
the l6-foot mark pumping will BE-
done. and another sample taken
Samples taken by Chemist Coleman
at the S-foot level are now beinG
examined.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
Substitution Started.

A subscription list has been started
10 raise funds to pay on the entire in
debtedness OF the camp grounds. The
movement was started by both the
general association and the ladies as
soctation. The subscription papers
ask for $12. 900 and IL is said that many
persons have donated their bonds that
they hold against the association.
Further reports of the committees will
be published at later date.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

Miss Thomas Weston 81 ScotdalC.
Pa. is the guest of friends here.
Nardalinr Sraad is the guest o.
friends iu Moundeviue
Master u ID Martin accompanle
hy hIs cousin Miss Margaret Becker
viii leave -0da. FOR the laror's home
at Sand Hul W Va
Miss berlo sharp of Pittsburgh has
returned io her home after Ependinr
two days with friends here
Chief OF Police Luke Saufrs who
spending Pho week with the nsHIre
camp near Iowhatinn viii return home
sunday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
Elizabeth Rush.

Mrs Elizabeth Rush. age 81 years.
died az her home on Second street.
yesterday morning at five o'clock
from tuberculosis Of the lungs. The
deceased Is survived By a husband
and several children. Funeral ser
vices will be held Saturday afternoon
at 2:3O O'Clock at the late home. Rev.
J. M Criswell. pastor of the Baptist
church will officiate. lnterment will
be made at the Mount Rose cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
officer on DUTY

Oricer Herman Specht after enjoy
Ing a months vacation I'm the west
has returned 10 his duties. He started
on his beat last night. The officer
was a delegate 20 the Grand Lodea
convention Of the Eagles held In Seat.
tie. Washington. and while on the pa.
cihc coast he spent sometime AZ the
International Panama-Pacinc Fvposi
ton. and other points Of interest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

All plans have been completed BY the
members OF the Lutheran church for the
giving OF A picnic and corn roast next
Thursday evening. az the White city
hshing camp at the foot Of Eighth
street. A large number are expected TO
attend the affair The day will be en-
Joyed in all kinds Of out-of door sports.
All kinds swimming and diving races
Wal be enjoyed In the evening a large
number Of bonhres will be built and
they VIII be used FOR roasting corn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

Another department of fHe River
eide mile is reported aa t1 resume or
next Monday That ie tho shiup.U
department AZ onl. fao furnaces n'
The mill are operating 8f The presru.
lime. few of the men In tID shipping
department viii resume duties Heavy
shipments 90 coke and coal arc bein
received ~ tho mill daily and their
storage Ie almost nIrd fo capacity
The receiving of This raw material
seems t0 indicate that by Isfc fsiI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
To PIay Martins Ferry.

Manager Charles Higgins informed
a reporter last evening that altho Mar
tins Ferry had cancelled their game
with the Mound City for today. they
had another conference and that the
game would be staged this afternoon
at three O'Clock a. first announced.
Spears will most likely be- on the fir
ina line today for the locals and a
good game Is anticipated. Local fans
should turn out and support such a
team as we have on the field this
season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
MEM MEETING.
At Y. IA. C. A. win Bo Held Py Chris
tain Church Bible Class

Tho Mems mset'nE Of the y NJ a.
VIII be conducted by the Bible class
81 the First Christian Church al 9-as
in the auditorium. The usual large
crowd if expected o. attend.
oliver a.. Heans Will have rn4rre Of
TIE netting and b. with Guy Pryor ana
John q. KIRK VIII address me meeting
he male quartet or the Christian
church viii render several musical
selections
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

While talking 10 one OF the officials
or the Merchant and Evans company.
OF philadelphia. Pa. he stated that the
report OF charging the Warwood plant
In a morning PAPER OF Friday was not
true. He stated that the plant had
been closed on account OF no orders he
Ing received. lie also stated that IL will
De at least a week before the men will
return TO work
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

George sutton. Jr.. assistant barber
at Kindelberger's shop on Seven
teenth street was reported 10 he
somewhat better last evening after
cutting a bad cash in the forefnger
OF his left hand while shaving a Gus
toner yesterday. The wound bled
profusely and he at once went to the
office OF a local physician where he
was given prompt medical treatment
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

Twentieth street near Warwood
avenue. Rev. F. p. Carson. pastor
Sunday school al $50 a. m. J. G..
Moore. superintendent Preaching
services at 10: 45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.
with the pastor in charge Special
music furnished by the members Of
the church choir. The public is wei
come To attend. Christian Endeavor
meeting Wednesday evening at 7:45
O'Clock. All the young people are
invited TO attend that meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

An unknown man tried to enter the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Clegg on
Eleventh street early yesterday morn
ing and were frightened away by Mira.
Clegg. Mr.. Clegg had not returned
for the night and as Mrs. Clegg look
ed at the window from where the
noise seemed to be she noticed a
mans hand as IL he was reaching for
something on the dresser nearby. She
started for help and the would-be rob
her was frightened away.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
want pastnr Retnrned

The fourth quarterly conference for
the church year was held at the Cal
vary NJ f.. Church last Wednesday
evening and DR.. NJ r. Compton dis
trict superintendent had charge. lie
ports OF the various committees snow
ed that the affairs OF every depart
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

Janitors Lowe and Bryson Of he
First and Central school buildings are
at work getting the big buildings in
readiness FOR tho opening OF the school
term next month. The rooms are
being cleaned as well as the windows.
Easements being put in good condi-
ton and etc. The Annadale school r.
being repainted and new roof IL
being put on
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
WARW00D
ERECTING Addition.

John Welshans. local blacksmith
at the corner Twenty-second street
and Orchard avenue. is having a
large addition made to the shop. A
number of old buildings which were
not used were tore down and an up
to-date repair shop is being erected
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21

Albert Lash. well known florist Of
South WarwoOd avenue. has started
work on the erecting Of his new green
house. The new hot house will take
up the room formerely occupied by
two small hot houses The founda-
ton has been started and he is In
hopes Of completing n by the beginr-
Ing Of september.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
EunrraI A.ld

Funeral services were held Thurs.
Gay over the remains OF C T Brewer.
brakeman on the n & O. who was
fatally Injured near New Martinsville
this week. az his home In Chilicothe.
Ohio. Mr.. Brewer was well known
here and has many friends who mourn
his demise.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
n MECHEN


The Methodist Episcopal church
Win Rev. Arthur Lazenby pastor. an
nounces the following services for
sunday sunday school 10 . m
PREACHING service al n. With an ad-
dress By Mr.. John Turk. Of Wheeling
p m class meeting: = .. m. preach
lng service. address By Mr.. Harry
l. Bond. Of Wheeling All are cordial.
D. invited 70 come
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
SOLID earbaae Only

The people Of McMechen are re-
quested BY the council and the board
OF health 10 abstain from putting any
liquids m their garbage cans in the
future. Solid garbage will only be
laAen NJ by the garbage collector
The liquid garbage has proven TO be
unsanitAry and injurious TO the
health.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
Speeder Fined

Thursday morning Town Sergeant
p. F. Rice arrested a fellow by The
meme of George Miner. OF Cameron,
W. Va. on a charge of speeding He
was given a hearing at the Loveland
hose house. Thursday evening. and
fined S. and costs He paid the fine
and was released.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-21
Methodist Church

Corner Fourteenth street and Or
obard avenue. Rev. g. J. johnson.
pastor. Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
O. J. Valentine. superintendent. Ser
vices in morning at IL a. m. with the
pastor In charge. Special music by
members OF the choir A short ser
vice will be held in the evening on
tho lawn at 1:45 o'clock. A cordial
welcome is extended TO everybody.