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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
HAVE BEEN IN SESSION SINCE

Among the first business to be at
tended to by the board of county COM
missioners of Idaho county since they
have been in session was to make the
jury list. The jurors selected are given
below, together with other proceedings
Of the board.
On this Monday January 10th, A. d.
1916, at 9 clock a. m. the honorable
Board of County Commissioners, of
Idaho County met in regular session
in their clerk IS office in Grangeville.
The board here preceded to select
and list from the Poll Lists the names
of $50 persones competent to serve as
jurors for the year 1916 as follows:
Grangeville Precinct No. IL. f.
Bibb, Levi Castle, Fred Cross, Eli In
gram, Matthias Gilbert, Charles Goan,
A. G. Lanningham, David Stickler.
Grangeville Precinct No. flames
B. Allen, w. 0. Anson, Hugh Brady,
Fem Batty, Frank Cosand, F. w. Cole !,
Frank Duff, A. d. Dufur, Charles
Everest.
Grangeville Precinct No. SC. L..
Bourland, Thomas B. Crea, John Bas-
niger, Walter Cash, E. A. Day, j. G..
Eimers, M. Geary, John J. Janasco.
Grangeville Precinct No. 4-Elmer G.,
Alison, w. T. Cash, Lee DeMoss, M. L..
Derrig, Fred Erskine, Chester G. eager.
Big Butte Precinct. s. Adair, Aus
tin Gorsuch, Abe Harchelrode, George
G. Killmar, A. P. Mundt.
Green Creek Precinct-Otto Baer-
locher, Adolph Hinkleman, A. j. Hoff-
man, Victor Lustig, John Arnzen.
Ferdinand Precinct-Leonidas Bales,
Edgar F. Fry, Herman /. Hanson.
Westlake Precinct-Frank Eastman,
j. G. Webster.
Cottonwood Precinct-Otto Aichl-
mayr, James E. Blackburn, L. M. AS
ker, VIM. Carnes, w. s. Craig, Ed. A.
Eckerman, John Funke, w. M. Schiller,
David Il. Howell, John V. Nash, j. V.
Baker, John Hoene, Adam Kobel, Jos.
Luschner, G.. A. Martin.
Sites Precinct-John Baldwin, AL
bert Chase, P. E. Ellis, FL. M. Will
liams, George Tinker, Charles Hall, H.
iT. Hart.
Tahoe Precinct-John t. Borden, B.
F. Cressler, Charles Hemphill.
Clearwater precinct-Fred M. Brown,
Dan Cameron, R. Fl. Farris, Henry j.
Howsor.
Harpster Precinct-Floyd Ferguson,
Frank M. Grooms, J. B. McComas.
Dewey Precinct-C. B. Brown.
Border Precinct-H. G. Denny
Newsome Precinct-Oliver Kesling.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
DISCOVERED BY FRANK TAYLOR
AND THOUGHT TO BE ONE OF
CAIN BRoTHERS-WATCH
ERS ARE POSTED.

The report came in this evening that
body was discovered floating in the
Salmon river at Horseshoe Bend by
Frank Taylor. A boat was immedia-
tely procured but the body had dis
appeared, presumably having been car
ried down the stream by the current.
Steps were Immediately taken to send
the news down the river and watchers
have been posted at ferry farther
down who will undoubtedly discover
the body as it floats past.
1t is thought that the boay is that
of one of the Cain brothers who were
drowned when fording the Salmon
above White Bird, Sunday the 9th of
December. Tt was planned for a
while to try to make the bodies float
with the use of dynamite but this was
given up. Some made the statement
that the bodies would keep in good
state of preservation during the winter
in the cold water and would probably
remain on the bed of the river until
spring. Under the circumstances the
river seems to have given up one OF
its victims
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
FAMILY WAS DESTITUTE.
County Commissioners Make Provisions
For Care of the Orvis Family.

Last week the matter of the Orvis
family, who have been residents of the
Denver section for some years, was
taken before the board of county com
missioners now in session. Some few
weeks ago the family was practically
destitute and illness made matters
worse, and pending the commissioners
meeting, the family was provided quar-
ters at the poor farm. AS result of
the decision of the commissioners,
three of the children, a girl about
twelve and two boys younger than
their sister, have been sent to the chill
dren's home at Lewiston, Manager
Chase of that institution coming up
Saturday to take them down. The pa
rents have been provided shelter in a
building owned by the county over in
Denver, and small allowance will
furnish food and Iuel.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
REPORT Of FISH AND GAME DEPART.
MENT SHOWS BALANCE OF $9993. "A

this section who has been farming in
the Clearwater country, passed away
Monday after an illness of several
weeks from the grippe and a complica-
tion of diseases. Deceased was very
fine man and had host of friends
here who sympathize with the rela-
tives of the departed. Mr.. Whitman
was man who made steadfast friends
and while he was denied the meeting
of a great many men on account of the
remoteness of his home, he made friends
of all with whom he had business or
social relations.
A brother, Frank V. Whitman, was
summoned from New York when he
took turn for the worse but did not
arrive in time to see him alive. The
remains are being prepared for ship
ment by Undertaken Graham and will
be shipped to the old home of the de-
ceased at Cayugon Lake, New York, the
brother leaving here on his sad journey
Friday the last of the week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
NN.CORAM STR|Ck-
| EN- With HEART
failure
bed SUDDENLY SATURDAY
EVENING ABOUT 8 O'CLOCK
IN IMPERIAL HOTEL.
WAS old PIONEER OF IDAHO
Age II Years 9 Months and 16 Days
Born in England-Lived in Idaho
Since 1868.

The ranks of the pioneers of Idaho
County are thinner by one. The silent
REAPER called William Coram last Sat
Burday night, the death being sudden
land caused by heart failure. Mr.
|Coram had just finished his supper in
the dining room of the Imperial Hotel
and came into the lobby. Shortly af-
her this he complained of queer SEN
Bation in the region of his heart and
Epoing into the writing room of the hotel
lobby he fell dead. Doctor Stockton
#was hurriedly called but too late to
administer relief for the spirit had
filed. There were signs of life until he
! war carried to room, where he soon
expired.
Mr.. Coram has been in i'll health for
BONE time before Thanksgiving and
Thought he was finally recovering from
an attack of la grippe, from which ne
suffered severly, and although he felt
much improved after the siege he went
Through, yet the disease that has re-
suited in many fatalities this winter
may have been fastening agent of the
sudden death Mr.. Coram has been
Troubled with weak heart for some
time.
The report of Mr.. Coram IS death
came as a shock for in this community
! of which he has been resident fol
many years the deceased had multi
4 tude of friends. An old pioneer, hav
Ping been engaged in mining for years
and later in the stockraising business
with large property holdings and inter
ests on Camas Prairie, his life has beer
woven into the every activity and pro
gress of Idaho county. He has helped
! in making the history of the northwest
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
INsPEcTs MILITIA COMPANY.
Sergeant Bowling, u. 8. A, Paid Visit
To Grangeville Last Week.

Sergeant George Bowling, military
instructor of the United States army,
came up to Grangeville last Thursday
evening to inspect the local Company
E, state militia, leaving for Lewiston
Tuesday, He reported that he found
conditions good in the company in
view of the comparatively recent or
ganization of the unit Sergeant
Bowling has been detailed for mill
tary instruction work for the United
States army to serve in Idaho. He has
spent three and half years on the
Mexican border.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
COUNTY ASSIST ON BRIDGE.

Jack Wills and E. B. Meeker came up
from Kooskia this week and appeared
before the board in advocacy of a
county appropriation to assist the peo-
pie down there in the Reconstruction of
the bridge across the Clearwater which
has been condemned and apt to go out
with the high waters of spring. The
bridge will cost considerable over $4,000
and the burden of building the same is
such that the community could not as
sumo it entirely. After considering the
matter the board agreed to assume a
third of the cost of construction and
thus tighten the burden some upon the
people down there who are carrying
about all the tax they can.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT.

There was filed with the clerk of the
supreme court at Lewiston on Satur-
day, transcript on appeal from Idaho
county. The title of the case is Fred
Gaiser, respondent, Us. Bert Cressler,
as constable, and f. w. Bowlen, inter-
venor, appellants. It appears that at
the instance of the intervenor the con-
stable attached certain hogs reputed TO
belong to the plaintiff and respondent,
and the matter being taken to the dis
trict court, the attached property was
awarded to Gaiser. The appeal is from
this decision of the court. In the above
case the appellants are represented by
George Goode of Kooskia.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
BODY DISCOVERED FLOATING IN
SALMON NEAR HORSESHOE BEND

were awarded last evening, DR.. Warner
making the presentation speech. Jim
Wood won the trophy of beautiful
silver ten pin, set in an abony block,
donated by IL. e. Meidl. Don Fisher
won the BOBBY prize, which consisted
of little red Kewpie, admirably adapt
ed to the bacheloristic tendencies Of
that gentleman. Don says he doesn t
care if he was BOBBY as long as he and
Jim won the prizes. All the players
finished with good scores. DR.. Warner
got the highest score with 1s9 pins.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
FARMERS UNION OFFICERS.
Idaho County Organization Elected
Officers Last Week For Year.

Last week the Idaho County Farm
ers' Educational and Cooperative un-
ion held a meeting at which time the
Officers of the organization were elect
ed. They were as follows: Levi Cas-
tie, Grangeville, president; Edward
Nelson, Fem, viee-president; George
Stephens, Grangeville, seeretary-treas-
urer; J. Loyal Adkison, Whitebird,
chaplain; Riley Seay, Grangeville,
doorkeeper; F. w. Cole, Grangeville,
conductor; G. B. Knorr, G. o. Vincent
and E. L. Dufur, executive committee
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
MOUNT IDAHO SCHOOL
Basket Social and Dance Friday, Jan.
28-Proceeds for School Benefits.

On Friday, January 2S, basket
social and dance will be held at the
Mount Idaho school house to which
everyone is cordially invited. The
young ladies are requested to bring well
filled baskets to feed the fortunate
bachelor who will get the same. Good
music will be furnished and splendid
time is assured. The proceeds will be
used for a good purpose for the benefit
of the school. Do not fail to leave this
date open and arrange to be present
and share the good time.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SELECT
JURORS FOR DIFFERENT PRECINCTS

Orogrande Precinct-John M. Hus-
ton.
Keuterville Precinct-W. b. Huss-
man, Hans Peterson, Andrew Sprute.
Woodland Precinct-Frank A. Fin
ney, Oscar Lansing.
Pardee Precinct-John G. Harden.
kamiah Precinct-A. B. Cramer
Glover Precinct-Lloyd McCarty.
Pleasant View Precinct-Dan Davis.
Harris Ridge Precinct-Robert Cal
der.
Lorena Precinct-Henry Bray.
Stuart Precinct-Bert Baker, Arthur
Bull, Dale Clarke, G. A. Mulledy.
Elk City Precinct-William Schloter-
back, Warren Bullock, Lee Strong.
White Bird Precinct--J. Lloyal Adki-
son, Sheldon Delmage, Millard f. DAILY,
R. B. Henley, w. A. Newman, Nils M.
Nelson.
Yellow Pine Precinct-Will f. Harri-
man.
Joseph Precinct-W. F. Abercaombe.
Forks Preeinct-O. H. Evans.
Deer Creek Precinct-George Poe.
Slate Creek Precinct-Walter A.
Chamberlin, Laurence j. Upton, Thos
| Large.
John Day Precinct-William III
Deasy, James M. Baker, charles A
Crawford.
Gotf Precinct-James Hensley, John
E. Patterson, John H. Clay.
Pollock Precinct-Guy Ferree, VIM
Gotzinger.
Red River Precinct-Wm. Finley.
Ten Mile Precinct-Andy johnson.
Grangeville Precinct No. IS. II
Howard, John Byron.
Fairview Precinct-Al Chase, Harlan
Drake, John M. Fly, James Gill( G. B
Je1lries.
Mt. Idaho Precinct-L. p. Brown, E
Hindman, w. ii. Micheal, l.. S. Cross
John @. Stadman, G. r. Munroe
Lake Precinct-John A. Bentley, g
P. Soderberg, Claud Irwin, Herburt j
Martin, Fred Mckinney.
Fem Precinct-H. E. Howe, Henry
Meyer, William G. Mock, N. j. Me
Hugh.
Denver Precinct-E. j. Bennett, I'll
j. Kressly, William Blume, w. II. Zum
walt, j. Il. Miller.
The following claims were examined
and allowed on the Current Expense
Fund:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
AT ROCKY POINT SCHOOL.
Basket Social and Dance Friday Even
ing, January 81

Friday evening, January 81, basket
social and dance will be held at the
Rock Point school. Good music will be
furnished and splendid time is assur-
ed. The proceeds are to be used in the
purchase of equipment for use in the
school, which is very poorly equipped.
Your patronage will be devoted to a
good end and your presence is request
ed. Girlsl do not forget to bring bask-
cts. Everyone come prepared for a
good time.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
SURPRISED THE JACKsoNs.
Rebekahs Took Sleigh Ride and Routed
Parties Out of Bed on Return.

The members of the Rebekah lodge
took ten-mile sleigh ride last Satur-
day evening in the surrounding coun-
try and upon their return visited the
home of DIR. and Mrs. Jackson about
eleven O'Clock, routed them out Of
bed, and demanded that they share in
some fun and amusement. DIR. and
Mrs. Jackson responded nobly and the
evening was spent in cards and other
games. After the conclusion of the
fun and amusemest an oyster supper
was served. The party broke up about
one O'Clock and they all have been
looking happier ever since.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20

He has been active in community and
public welfare and has ever been an
extremely active worker in lodge cir
cles, being member of Mount Idaho
lodge No. 8, Free and Accepted Mas
ons, and being a member of the Chap
ter of Grangeville, and the Comman-
derry of Lewiston and was Shriner, al
so member of the Eastern Star.
The funeral services were in charge
of the Mount Idaho Lodge No. 8, A. F.
& A. M, of which he was one of the
early members soon after organized
at Mount Idaho in the year 1873
and the body reposed in state during
the last moments from the time of the
death until the funeral services in the
lodge room, where his brothers gather
ed Wednesday, and marched from there
in funeral procession to the Odd Eel
lows hall where the funeral sermon
was preached over the remains by Rev.
Robert Edward Gornall of the Federat-
edsA churches, Undertaken Hancock be-
ing funeral director, and large
crowd, among whom were many of the
old time pioneer friends from far and
wide throughout the county, gathered
t0pay their last respects to their aged
and venerable c0mrade of former days.
From the hall atter the conclusion of
the services, the marching lodge broth
ers led the sad procession to the rest
ing place in the Grangeville cemetery,
and the Masonic burial rites concluded
the services at the grave. William
Coram was single man. At the time
of his death he attained the ripe age of
II years months and 16 days, but he
carried his age WELL He leaves sur
viving him one brother, John Coram, of
this city of his immediate relatives.
Death came to him gentle. His every liv-
ing act has testified that he was above
all a good man and just, temperate and
progressive, always active in public
and community welfare, one of the
and admired. No greater tribute can
be paid.
William Coram was born in Bristol,
ENGLAND, March 20, 1874, and moved
with his parents to Hamilton, Canada
when he was three years of age. From
Canada he went to New York in 1865
via nicaragua. He engaged in sea
faring until 1868, when the lure of the
mines called him to Warrens. He fol
lowed mining and butehering until 1884
At the time the Nezperce Indian wal
broke out he was in Florence and he
served as one of the citizen soldiery
during this disturbance with honor. AT
ter the year 1884 he engaged in farm
ing with his brother John on the prai
rie and prospered in the early days Of
Idaho county. Of late years he busiet
himself during the summers at his
placer property on Mill creek, spend
ing his winters in Grangeville. Fol
him the greatest satisfaction was il
activity, and he busted himself up t,
the time of his death.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
SURPRISE ANDREW STOCKTON.

High school students to the number
of twenty-five were guests at the home
of DIR. and Mrs. G.. s. Stockton, Tues
day evening, the occasion being in hon
or of the sixteenth birthday of their
son Andrew. Dancing was enjoyed un-
til late hour and elegant refresh
ments were served during the evening
by Mrs. Stockton. The guests departed
at late hour wishing the young man
many returns of the happy occasion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
A MODERN DAIRY.

DR.. Brockman, who lives on the Adki-
son place, three miles from town, has
decided to open dairy and will be in
position to supply the townspeople with
milk and dairy products the last of this
month. The Doctor has some of the
best dairy stock in the country and has
fitted up modern dairy barn, concrete
floors, iron feed boxes, etc. and will
comply strictly with the state dairy
laws, conducting strictly sanitary es-
tablishment.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
OBSERVE LINCOLN DAY.

A Lincoln Day banquet win be held
by the Idaho county republicans on
February Il. A program properly OBJ
serving the day has been prepared and
number of men prominent in the
party will deliver addresses. A BAN
quet will be served in the evening at
the Imperial Hotel.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
MARATHON BOWLING MATCH
Trophy for Best 20 Game Average to
James Wood-Booby Prize to Don.

Wednesday, at the bowlin alleys, a
Marathon bowling match was staged in
the presence of an applanding e audience,
there being no breathing space to the
finish. Those who participated and
their averages for the 90 games is as
follows: James Wood, aver age of 169;
DR.. Warner, 1853; w. McAdams, 146;
DON Fisher, BOBBY, 1873. The prizes
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICE

Services will be held in the Catholic
church until further notice as follows:
Services at l0:30 a. m; holy COM
munion 8 a. m. and Sunday school at 8
a. m. Rev. r. T. Zuur, pastor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
MOISTURE RECORD
Precipitation at Castle Creek Ranger
Station South Fork of Clearwater.

Latitude As degrees so minutes NJ;
longitude lis degrees So minutes W.;
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
COMPARISON SHOWS cREDITABLE
GAIN OVER YEARS 1913-14-
STATE HAS FOUR FISH
HATCHERIES

L. G. Jones, State Game Warden of
the Fish and Game Department has
/ filed his report of receipts and disburse-
ments for the year 1915, and the same
lis creditable showing for the mana
cement of the game warden. The re-
/ port is substantially as follows:
Receipts.
Balance in fund January l.. $2527.15
Receipts from license sales,
ilnes etc. ................. 52,o75.l9
Sale of timber from Hepburn
fafk ............. bOl.1u
Total amount in fund -. !. So, ,804.04
Total amount on hand (as
apoVe) ............ I'D, ,oo4.04
Balance in rund January 8,
A comparison of this year with the
year 1913 shows gain in receipts (not
including the sale of Hepburn Park
timber in either year) of $4,814.83 and
the operating expenses, not including
the payments on the purchase price of
Heyburn Park as $6,274.69 less. A net
gain of 81 1,O89.52 for the year 1915.
The fines collected during the year
1918 are $545.25 in excess of the amount
collected for the year 1913 and $911. 40
more than for the year 1914. The oper-
atlng expenses for the year 1915, not
including payments on purchase price
OF Hepburn Park for either year, were
SlO,678.01 less than for the year 1914.
The four State Fish Hatcheries are
all In excellent condition. The hatch
cry at Occur d'Alene having been re-
modelled and the water system changed.
hearing and spawning ponds bavs been
| puiit at both Standpoint and Hay Spur
which will make it possible to raise
spawners for the future taking of eggs
and will in time eliminate the purchas-
ing of eggs from private hatcheries
mhls year 3,425,500 Eastern Brook
Trout eggs were purchased and 2,000,-
ooo Native Trout eggs were taken from
waters of the state. These eggs have
all been Matched in the four hatcheries
and the fish fry with the exception of
ioo,ooo which are being retained for
spawners and the natural loss in hatch.
ing, have been distributed in the wat.
ers of the state.
Respectully submitted,
L. 9. Jones, State Game Warden
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20

DEATH OF r. g. WHITMAN.
n. Y. Whitman, well known man of
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20
ASSESSORS APPoINTEEs.

Continued on page ~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-20

Total amount in fund. -. SO, ,SO4.O4
Total amount on hand (as
aoove) ................... .55, ,804.04
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1916-04-05

abundant co operation in max
ing the band u success. MIR.
Witt stated that another con
cert entirely different aud of Il
now order would be given later.
Mayor w. S. Rose, in Il short
talk previous To The concert,
stated that an effort would be-
made To make the baseball
park n nicer and more Pheasant
place for recreation this sum
mcr by erecting swings and
other necessary improvements.
lie further stated that the town
was willing to do everything
possible to help make he band
Il success.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1916-04-05
"FreCkles"..

Those who have read Gene
Stratton Porter's charming sto-
ry, "trec&ies, and loved the
hd'neless wait Tor ms mani!
spirit, ms iight wit. lrlsh lore.
and his beautiful 'ongF;- al d
VINO reverence me swamp
Angel Tor her beauty and her
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1916-04-05
Good Concert.

The concert given by the Big
Stone Gap band at the Amu2u
Theatre last Wednesday night
was very successful and enjoy.
ed by fair sized audience. Ow.
ing TO unfavorable weather con-
ditions the attendance was not
as large as it should have been
but, nevertheless, the music
furnished was OF the highest
order and the program was
carried through without a
hitch. The boys were The ro
cipients of many tlattering
compliments of their musical
ability and were assured OF
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1916-04-05
Clean Up The
Town.

Spring-timo is herc-the birds
have come, and they are busy
with cleaning and remodeling
their homes. How about the
citiZens of the town.
This is the time for all to get
together for n general house
cleaning. The Mayor, Town
Council, Civic League, Boy
Scouts and every inhabi,unt
should begin right now to help
boom Big Stone Gap by adding
to its natural charms and make
the town clean and tidy.
The Knoxville Boosters are
coming April l3th, and we
don't want them (or any one
else) to see the tin cans, ash
heaps, rubbish, etc. so promi-
nently in sight on our main
streets.
Tho fly il with us and rendy
10 breed in any manure or re-
fuse about. Think of the bu-
by's milk, aud food for the
adult. 1t goes to aud from such
places.
Let us look about nov, and
then again in few days or
weeks, and be able to see the
diiferenca-the before and after