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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

| WHEREABOUTS OF UNIVERSITY AI11,.
NI.-The committee appointed at the meet.
ing OF the University Alumni Society in,
Stanton recently to ascertain and repopt
the whereabouts and occupation of die =.
students OF the University who Went there
from Augusta county, have obtained =.
partial list, which we give as follows.
Thos. A. Berkeley, surgeon G: s.. A.
and asst physician W. L. Asyh,m, died in
1872; Carter Berkeley, lieutenant in Me-
Clanahan's battery, at present General
Agent OF the Piedmont & Arlington Life
insurance Co., residence Raleigh, N. c.
Jno. L. Nc f. Blair, Presbyterian minis
ter, residence unknown; VIM III. Brooks
theolcgiealstudent, died in 1860: Saauel
Bradford Brown, captain of Lees body
guard. member of the Georgia legislatu; =
Ia 1874, now mayor of Fort Valley. Ga -.
Talbot ID. Coleman, artist teacher at u.
ID. u b. Institution, Stanton; Sam1 II
Coleman, Lieutenant of ordnance G. S.
A; VIM M. Crawford, physician, Mt. Sid
ney; Dryden Dold, physician, Arkansas
Briscoe 3. Donaghe, physician, stasntoar
iAeiiiy h1' A1sGlll, physician, ul6Ga :sG Len.
ington. Va, in 1867; Jno. NJ. Estilt. phxs5-
clan, residence Pulaski C. H.; Robt =
Gamble. sarmer, Spring Hill, Auaust2
VIA. H. CARRIER, clerk, Staunton, A, o
M. CARRIER, physician, Alabama; LIVER ra,,s
Grills, civil engineer, residence ant rs,
Jno. NJ auy> died at the UniverY itv.
clan Hail, physician, HillsboEa, Allan.r,'.
element R. Harris, physician and ,,o,,a1,a.
OF the Virginia Senate, dead: Ieraniah =
Helms, physician, died ia A1aha,na. A.,
ehael G.. Hildebrand, physician Iowa. NJ
W. D, Hogshead, farmer, Mjddlehroop
Augusta; Robert Kenney, farmer dian
Jam 1875; VIM, j. Kinney, physician dien
1855; Arch. S, Kinney, lawyer and farmer
captain =. ), A.. residence staunton,
Thomas IL. Kinney, physician, Hanover
G, H.; Jno, NJ. Kinney, Commissioner
an Chancery, Stanton; Claiborne p
Mason, physician and farmer. Swoona,s
depot, Augusta, Va; Milton R. Nav nhn
sician, Athens, Tenn; Coleman c. Nav
physician, deed; Chas. w. Merrillrt nhv
sician, residing in Philadelphia: Roht. A
McChesney, physician, Fayette C. H.. w
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

A FAMILY OF LUNATICs.-A very sin.
gular affair has recently TRANSFERRED in De
laware. Daniel McConaughy had been
confined in an insane asylum six years,
and last week jury found that he had
not been insane. He had been so confined
at the instigation of his two brothers, Will
liam and Thomas, who owed him con-
siderable sum of money. Thursday the
two bad brothers became violently insane,
ard were removed in irons to lunatic
asylum. It is also rumored that David
McConaughy on Monday developed symp-
toms of insanity.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

A SERMON BY CHANCE.-The Catholics
of Alexandria got a sermon out of Bishop
Kahn, Sunday, by chance. He arrived
there the evening before from Lynchburg,
on his way through to the Relay House,
but changing his seat took one in car
that was left standing at the depot, and
did not find out his mistake until the other
cars were half way ~oss the river. So
he went next day and preached a sermon,
to make the best of the time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

SUICIDE or THE SECRETARY OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC RoRKs.-C'Ol. Th"hE:'
III. Dewitt, Secretary Of tke Board of
Public Works Of Va: arose at his reside ce
in Richmond, early Wednesday meft,ing
and blew his brains cut. pulling the trS-
ger of the rifle with his toe. lie was sui
feriny from arrangement caused by soften
ing Of the brain. He leaves wldoW-the
daughter OF the late Col. Edmond III
tame, OF the Central Railroad. He had
been for over 80 years Il Safe officer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

FINE WHEAT.-Says the Roanoke, Va,
Chimes" Mr.. G. l. Preston, who lives
about two miles from town, brought in a
specimen of his wheat a day or two ago
and inches in length. These specimens
prove the fact that the wheat crop is mnch
better, and that the yield per acre will be
much larger than anticipated by our farm
ers short time ago.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

Gladstone has written an article which
appears in the contemporary Review. ,
entitled: lis the Church of England
Worth Preserving?" After summing III
with arguments on both sides he answers
the question strongly in the affirmative.
| Bessie Turner is making quite an income
out of the scandal trial. Large quantities
| Of her photographs are sold in New York
| on each of Which she receives a ROYALTY
Bessie would probably like to keep up the
excitement on this basis
A dispatch from Ottumwa says, W.
Logan, deputy city marshal, was shot and
killed last Monday night by one Of the
Smith boys. While Smith was on his way
| to Jail from the court house the citizens
| mobbed Smith and hanged him to the
nearest lamp-post.
There were $500 of the alumni present
at the University of Virginia yesterday.
Gov. Kemper headed the line as it marched
in.
Col. A. g. Fendfeton, who for several
years represented Giles county in the Viz
GINA legislature, died q few days since.
Asahel R. Smith, the father of ssBill
Arp died in Rome, Ca, a few days ago,
He was native of New England.
Rev. V: F. Bo!ton, of New York,
preached at Roanoke College, Va, Sunday,
after an absence of twenty years,
The American team have won tho shoot
ing match against the Irish seam at Dub
lin, ireland, by 967 to a29.
John Powell was killed by lightning
"Wednesday evening, in the door Of q. Aonse
in Spottsylgania CO., Va,
Gen. James A, Wa4ker, OF the old Stone
wall htlg@ss7, was the orator on decoration
day at NeW'hern, Va,
Ca /, Il. IT. GleaNes, of Wythe co., Va,
lost Is iiuc Cct.swold sheep last week by
dogs.
~ Madison Station, Mss, man got ST.
800 this year s0T his acre of Strawberries.
tx .Goyegnor Whitfield, of Mississippi,
died q few days ago at an advanced age.
Mrs. Mathews, sister of Gov. Kemper,
died in Madison county, Vs., Tuesday.
Andrew Monteira, well known in Rieh-
mond, died Or Tuesday last.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

Hon. Asa Packer, of Mauch Chunk,
Pa, is said to be worth $4,000, 900. There
are few larger fortunes in the country.
He was poor boy, and has accumulated
this large estate by good management and
industry, assisted probably by good luck.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

HIS THIRD WIFE.-An old mountaineer
living in our county, says the Christians
burg, Va, messenger, :" who had lost his
second wife, was very much dissatisfied
with the way in which his household was
being managed land concluded to get third
wife He wrote IL note to q neighboring
school-honse to be sent to a widow whom
he had selected as his third choice. The
mountain widow, upon receiving the note,
took her bonnet and walked up the noun
tain to the old mans home, to see about
the matter proposed. The interview proved
satisfactory to both parties, the preacher
was sent for whilst the bride elect baked
the wedding cake out Of the old mans
-four tub. and thereupan, two months af-
ter the deaGh Of the second wife, this
mountain ootogelarian took unto himself
a third wife and is happy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02
VIRGINIA AND MASSACHUSETTS

VIRGINIA AND MASSACHUSETTS.
Hon. George Bancroft has written letter
to the Mayor of Boston, i'll which he grace
fully calls attention to pledge made by
Congress, October 90, 1881, to the victori-
GUS army, to France, to America, and to
the world, that the nation should build at
Yorktown, Va, a monument of marble
to keep fresh in memory the triumph OF
peace which was perfected by the surren-
dersof the British army at Yorktown, and
the virtual end of the Revolution. Mr..
Bancrofs thinks such monument would
not only be the redemption of pledge
and lasting monument of the battle,
but also testimonial of the reconciliation
which has received such an impetus at the
the centennial at Bunker Hill. Mayor
Cobb, in transmitting this letter to the
Boston City Council, cordially endorses
the suggestion, and says:
''It would seem to be fitting that Bos-
ton, as having withinits limits the monu-
ment concentrating the first pitched
| battle of the revolution at Bunker Hill
| should be foremost and earnest In its en-
deavorS to secure the erection OF a like
| memorial of the last and browning battle
at Yorktown, Va. The most obvious
method would appear to be petition tC
| Congress with the expectation that other
cities, ano the whole country, will cordial
| ly unite with us in such an effort to Sc
cure an object so appropriate and desirable
| Some action on our part in this direction
i whether in the manner proposed, OF any
! other, [ should regard as a natural seque
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Walter S. Stutz of
Staunton requests us to say that he is not
Hthe young business man from Staunton"
who was before the Police Justice few
few days ago for getting goods on false
pretences, and who was honorably &C
quilted. -Ricllnaond Dispatch.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

A MASONIC RELIc.-A number of indi-
viduals in this city had the privilege yes
terday of seeing an ancient Master Mason's
apron, originally made for the Revolution
of his wife's satin wedding gown, and
worn by him in the Winchester, Va,
Lodge in 1865. The apron belongs to a de
scendant of Gen. Morgan, a Kentuckian.
Richmond Wh6q.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

SENTENCED FOR MARRYING A STEP
DAUGHTER.-In Iowa, man named Hen
ry Thompson has been convicted and sen
daughter, there being law in that State
winch classes such marriages as incestuous,
though the degree Of consanguinity is no
closer than that existing between q man
and the sister of his deceased wife. A
similar law exists In Michigan.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

ST.. JoHN's DAY was celebrated in lynch
hing by the addition of over 100 visiting
Masops, including lodges from Char!ottes-
Vile. Liberty. apd Warren. The venera-
b,e mo, Dove of Richmond, Grand Chap
lain G. W. Dame, and Grand Junior War
den Peyton S. Coles were in the line. A
notable feature Of the procession was the
long line of carriages, filled with invalid
and veteran members Of tile Order.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02
A HANDSOME FEE FOR A LAWYER
The Richmond correspondent of the Pc.


The Richmond correspondent of the Pc
tersburg News" tells the following;
A few days since a well-known lawyer
of this city was visited by an old lady
from the country, who requested him to
write her will at once. The lawyer wrote
the will, leaving blank for the name of
the party to whom she intended leaving
her fortune. When the document had
been properly signed and attested, the
legal gentleman told the old lady that she
must fill the blank with the name of the
party who was to have her fortune. She
wrote the name, folded the paper, and
handed it back to the lawyer. Said he,
''You are the one to keep it.'' This she
declined to do, however, saying it would
be safe in his hands. She then walked
out Of the office Upon looking at the
will the lawyer discovered that she had
left her entire fortune to him. The pile
amounts to about $4,000. The old lady
has on previous occasions evinced a fond
ness for the legal party.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

SrAuNroN gave some ''pound parties
tn some of her ministers not long ago, and
the Valley is following her example. Rev.
n r. Martin. rector of Craze Church. at
Berryville. Clark co.. Va, Rev. A. d. Dol
Nv pastor Of the Methad1st church in the
same place. and Rev W. A. Whftescarver.
,pastor of the Baptist church in Harrison
burg. are the latest recipients. Among
Mr.. Dnlly's pounds WAS live pig.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

A NORTHERN MONUMENT TO CoNFED-
ERATE DEAD.-The Lyons, N. Y, ERE
publcan'' speaking of the national recon-
Citation says:
Elmira has taken an important step in
the same direction, and one that meets
our hearty approval. She is preparing TO
erect two monuments-one for her own
Union dead, and another for the Confed-
crate prisoners who were buried on her
soil, Nothing could be more graceful or
generous,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

Mr.. BEACH COMPLIMENTS GEN. PRY-
oR.-Before concluding his speech on
Wednesday, in the Beecher case, Mr. Beach
paid high compliment to his associates,
naming particularly General Roger A.
Pryor. of whom he said
''It has been regret and loss that in
evitable circumstances have withdrawn
my learned and accomplished friend, Mr..
Pryor, so much from our side If he has
not stricken so many blows in the field,
he has nevertheless been the wisdom of
our cabinet Dodbly are we all indebted,
and especially myself, to his ready and
large learning and judicious counsel"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

VtsIT TO RAwLEY SPRINGS num-
ber of the Washington corresponds rs and
members of the local papers there visited
Rawley Springs OF Wednesday of last
w4vk. They remained uutil Friday. when
they returned. taking breakfast in Harris
ophurs at the Spotswood Hotel by invita-
ton of Hon. Jno. T. Harris. MI had
,me up from Orkney Springs to extend
f. courtesy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

FARNfass' ScHOLAGsHIPs.-The Uni
versity of Virginia offers forty scholar
ships to those whose parents are unable to
incur the expense OF educating their sons
provided those sons are willing to obi.
gate themselves to become planters and
farmers. Every Senatorial districc is en-
titled to a scholarship. Applicant mus
he II years of age, and of irreprnachahlr
moral character The appointments will
be made on the Goth of September next.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

GEN. ScoTT's FORMER RESIDENCE
The old mansion formerly occupied by
Lieut.. Gen. Scott still stands in Elizabeth
N. ]. and it is now proposed to buy it for
q public historical library and depository
Of old MS, relies, books-''a rendezvous for
future generations "Let that old brass
siX-pounder," eXclaims one enthusiast,
"that has been in Elizabeth for over so
years, be brought back from Trenton and
placed there
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

REMEDY FOR ALL POULTRY DISEASES.
"A correspondent signing himself III. E.
W. communicates to the London LAND
and Water what he assumes to be q
remedy for all kinds Of diseases in poultry
He says: e.Our Australian friends use
picked wheat as medicine for their fowls,
and declare that it works an unfailing
cure; that the effects of a few grains are
almost magical. If d fowl be too i'll to eat,
with swollen head and unable TO see how
to pick up its food, a dozen or two of the
picked grains should be put down its
throat. The wheat is picked with blue
stone.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

A SPECIMEN OF VIRGINIA FARMING
Mr.. E. A. Burke is one Of our most sue
than 300 acres, and we learn that from last
years crops he sold 800 bushels Of wheat,
has 800 bushels of corn for sale, sold 81, 49S
worth of tobacco, and at present prices has
$4,000 worth more. His labor consisted
of himself and ore son Ii years old, and
hire to the extent, Of 5000. Where can q
farmer show a better record than. this?-
amherst. Td, E,terDrise
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

,FESsOKS APPOINTED At ROANOKE
qE.-Prof. J. ID. Dreher. A. NJ, has
cted Professor Of English Ian
Literature by the Trus' ees Of
,lIege, and also appoint ed FL
etary of the College. Prof.
elected Assistant Professor
Both are excellent selec-
ALLEN" of Ohio has
IN to deliver the ad-
t FALL in Lynchburg,
he saddling bust
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02
L stt-r sE .s. Ii gs*ss.
Correspondence of the Staunton NINDICAToR.l

|
| CENTREVlLLE. Iowa, }
June u, 1873.
The FANNY season still continues and
! with fearful results in many localities
| much damage is done to he crops; manly
buildings have been struck by lightning,
| property consumed by lire, and some lives
lost. 1t has r;tiiird here nearly every day
| and night since the last of January, and
the heaviest rains | nave ever seen fall
occasionally Il great deal of hail and storm.
Many of the farmers have not had an OPP
portunity to cultivate their corn at all On
account of the great rains The corn On
the low grounds is covered with watef
and no doubt much Of it Will perish. The
DAT crop, spring wheat, and the grass is
looking very fine. have never seen Il
more luXuriant groWt Of grass Tie
roads are almost impossible. We are,
very careful TO keep OH the sde-W0lks.
The sidewalks are " lle and well con-
structed made out OF tWo-i inch boards.
Financial matters appear to be easy here
everybody seems to have money, and
business is good This State is in a prosper
Gus condition.. though the farmers are in
trouble now on account Of the great rains
and the approach af grosshoppers. 1t is
supposed that the rains ~ i'll drive away
or destroy the grasshoppers ill Missouri
and Kansas. ''Bleeding Kansas still srf-
fers Also portions Of Nebraska and Min
nesota. They have paid $4,000 for grass
hoppers. They pay SLIGO per bushel for
them. BY this means they hope to get rid
of the grasshoppers.
Prof James g. Clark, of Chicago, the
noted vocalist, will favor us. with some OF
his good music at the Court House to-
morrow eNenlng.
Centreville has five instrumental and
two vocal instructors in music. 1t also has
five Sunday scholastic Presbyterian and
the Methodist are the largest. The Pres
byteriali has ever four hundred-o officers,
teachers and pupils. The Methodist near
two hundred. These Sunday schools are
conducted with great interest; but some
what different to the Sunday Schools in
Firginia-all are classed together, regard
less of color.
The grangefs are NOT so active here as
they were year ago, Still it rains.
WEST.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

g VICE PRESIDENT WILSON has written
a very dgnified reply to the charges of
electioneering preferred against him by
the Presidents organ at Washington. IN
it he takes TIL following sly centre shot at
Grants recent letter:
To all this reply that indulge with
thousands of my countrymen the idea Tat
the Presidency is a lofty and responsible
position: that to be elected to that high
office and clothed with its vast powers for
good by 10000, 600 people is an honor by
the side of which uncounted wealth must
weigh as nothing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02


1t has en- decided in the courts of Eng
land that Wesleyan minister is not en-
titled to the prefix reverend" to his name.
1t was urged among other things that this
is not a courtesy tit e, but one implying
certain powers which Wesleyan preachers
do not pretend to have.
Bishop Cheney reformed EpiscopaD, of
Chicass, has engaged u number of the
members OF the Riahings Bernard opera
troupe. which recently disilan4ad at Peoria,
Illinois, to train and lead q choir Of one
hundred singers to furnish music for his
congregation.
The Grana lodge of coloreq Masons of
Massa hussetts, Rhode island, Connecti-
cut, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Virginia, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan. and
SoUti Carolina, were represented in a col
oFea .frs sgllttf procession at Boston, MASS.
last Wess.
Mr.. Bergfl has found new l2ashod Of
strengthening a c;tse against d man fof
driving horse unfit for work. He had
ihe animal photographed ana produced
the picture in court. The sprung knees
syollen Joints and protrnding ribs were
fofciisy ,asup'cted' ana Che offender was
fined sl5.
The wife Of Senator Shafon. II Nevada,
rocentlv died in Washington anG VAS
hnrieI in coffin of solid silver. Ifer
Lnr;al dress was of white satin with silk
ao,,nces III r:i,lt lace and was ON exhibition
nrior to her funeral. Sharon has since
rented Senator steYarta residence at
$fS.pigy,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

p MEDAL AwAEDED.-Fh gold medal
for The hest literary contribution to the
''Virginia University Magazine" has been
awarded to Marcus B. Almond, son Of
Mr. A. D. Almond, formerly of Char
lottesville, but now resident Of Lynch
burg. The medal was awarded by a COM
mittee from the faculty, consisting of
Profs. Gildersleeve, Venable and Mallet
on the merits of an article called ''Glen-
doWer,' in the November number of the
magazine. This is held to be one Of the
highest honors of the University.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02


little bunch OF roses lay on Ehe pas
tors stand-the gift Of some friend IN
the platform were the Rev. Edward lss&etl
er. Colonel Henry Beecher's wife. Deacon
HOWARD and one of his sons, the Rev MI;
Scoviiie. Nj. Beecher's son in law, ana
Mrs. Loti Jones and Mrs Bullard-tiie
former the sister S.ni the latter the sister
in-law of Mrs. Beeellet. Mrs. Jones bears
a close resemblance to lei. 'ssssg'ser- for she
has the same strongly marked. ftgs.lHs,r fey
lures, with az expression OF ~ iifMnessu 'a,
hair comEed ,spoothly down over the brows,
and LOOKS to be Of gearly the same age as
Mrs. Beecflaf. Mrs. Reecher was not
present. Mr.. Halliday eSklas.ipea to a
questioner that she was still q the 31 tra VI
room at the court-hoaae* where she sat
ali dav long waiting for the verdict. Henry
NJ Ge4eland sat near Mr.. Halliday at the
foot Of che platform. Mr.. shearman also
was present.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-19
MISCELLANY.
A Giant Skeleton.


If any credenee can be given to
the Calvert Central Texan, people
in that part of Texas are consider
ably exercised over the unearthlng
of the skeleton of a giant near
Smiley's Crossing, on the Brazos-
1t says that the kneeeap, under jaw
or chin piece, and one tooth were
brought to town, and after axam-
ination were pronounced by some to
be those of human being. The
tooth measured from nine to eleven
inches in lengh and six inches across
the surface, the enamel of the tooth
being well preserved, and it having
two roots, and all presenting the
appearance of a human molar tooth.
The kneecap and chin were only
partially preserved, and were in the
possession of some gentlemen who
intend taking them to Alabama.
The kneecap could hardly be forced
into a large carpet sack. TSe skele-
ton measures fifteen feet from the
knee Joint to the tip of the should
ers. ''It is almost" adds the eau
tious chronicler, eff not quite un-
reasonable to suppose this to be the
remains of human being, but we
do not undertake to say it is not. "
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-19
A Newspaper Publisher Puzzled.

Last November provincial newspa-
per published puzzle, and incautious-
ly offered the value of years subscrip-
tion to any person who sent in correct
answer. If the offer had restricted sim
ply to subscribers, that would probably
have been the end of it; but the number
of people who are glad to get paper for
nothing was scarcely to be estimated till
the other journals copied the paragraph;
and the one that made the original offer
now has on hand over one thousand an
wers to the puzzle, accompanied with re-
quests to transmit the paper at once. If
ii cost nothing to print and post
newspaper, this would be capital way
to acquire large list of readers; but it
does cost something, and now the pro-
prietor finds it necessary to plead
topographic error in his offer in order
to avoid his self imposed obligation to
hungry public. AS for that public, there
are some who will indulge in Sc we're re-
Aections on the avidity with which peo-
pie always seize on something when they
get it for nothing, but see we in the incl
ent evidence that knowledge is univer-
sally desired, and that the newspaper is
properly deemed the best diffuser of it..