Hammond Times, Volume 12, Number 245, Hammond, Lake County, 15 April 1918 — Page 1

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HAMMOND, INDIANA,

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1918.

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EAST CHICAGO POLICE BREAK UP SOCIALIST

ARRESTED BYPDL1GE Chief Bragdon of Federal service to Conduct Quiz into Sunday Socialists Meeting,

I Irish Leaders Predict ! Conscription Trouble

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T'pon report that trouble was likely j to arise at a meeting of Socialists called: t Columbia Hal'. Vernon and McCoofc j venues. East Chicago. esterday after-. ot.n Ch:ef T. D. Williams and Captain, S:orhi:ff v ent v the hall and arrested seven men surposed to be leaders in the! movement. . ! 1: t3s said that there v. ere men from: whitins. East Chicago and Indiana Harj..r that would start a riot at this place if the meeting was held. In order to j r.,. er;t trouble, therefore, the chief too; "s-ui.usiary4 action and th following men: arc under arrest and held upon investl-: r-v.icn by Chief Bragdon of the local i branch if the federal service: Nick Yaricich. 4 01 i:ist St.. Whiting.; Tony Sandrcn, 4527 Magoun ave., East; Ch icago. Robert Wodopij. 4 US McC?ol: ave.. East Chicago. Pam Vodopyer, 471S McCook ave-, East; Chicago. Georg Sclakovich. 1SC0 S. IJ.ob.man St.. Hammond. j Malt Evatilan, 4 30 Vernon ave , Ease Chicago. j Michael Eabic. 00 V."h:te Osk ave., j Whiting. "Yaricich had $654 54 in currency con-J cealcd rn a wide belt wr.lcn re wore.; Eabic had $62.53 but the others arrested had only small sums of money on thelrj

persons. A circular was distributed. "'Manifest of the International Socialists" in which an appeal was made for organization to nS3it the Revolutionists in Russia. The f.rst line of the circular states thst the ,-.r:v contribution of the world war to bur.ian progress is the Russian revolution-. The circular also contains a statement that the Internatior.nl Socialists were denied a permit to hold a meeting by the officers of the city of Pittsburgh ami that this was another reason why "the working class" should organize. Chier Williams Fas that no permit wan applied for in East Chicago but that plans for the me-tir.g had been fully made. B' I A MBtBir BOND T3I.AT

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SEVENTH DAY OF BIG DRIVE

The magnificent showing made by Lowell is the feature of the scTentb. day dilve for the third Liberty Loan bond tale. Lowell Is In a fair way to double Its quota of SG0.0O0. She now has 5100,000 and Is giving the connty seat a close chase. Gary has Jumped into second place with $935,000 to her credit. East Chicago's coveted total is $l,42C,OT)0, Hammond has gone to $900,000. The totals are: East Chicago $1,426,000 Gary clty sales only) 935,000 Hammond - 900,000

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395,000 120,000 1C0.0O0 65,000 19,000 8,650 7.100 6,250 1.E03 1.500

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AMIENS, STILL BEYOND HUN GRASP, IMPORTANT TO ALLIES' SUPPLIES

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JOSEPH DCVUK JQKH 'hen Premier Llojd George, in bis speech explaining the battle of Picardy. spoke of conscription of the I;!.!), the two most prominent Irish leaders in

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warned the gnvrrnninit "It was entering upon a ro',ir?c. o! inadnss if it endeavored to enforce ton.-cription on Ireland."

Jl.n Dillon said: "Vo.i any r.en from Ireland by iT-t a man." John l'elin

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Spetial To The Times.) CF.OVVX F50INT. 1X1''., April 1... The Lake (.'-.unty Council of Defense is in special si ssi..n at t'rown IVdnt today. The obj-ct i. f the Jii'.-eting 13 to com

plete the organization of community or; township cou'iii's ..f defense, and to; that er..l the new appointed chairmtni w ill in- et with the county council to I outline the work and appoint the turm- ! hers whu-h consist of seven members.! two of which are women. These town-! ship councils are being organized: throughout the state and are a great ! held in the war work. The chairmen appointed for each j township are nr. fallows: j

.-.. F'li'f.v st t re k. I 'or re st tJonnely Eagl Creek. Dr. Iddings — Cedar Creek. J. V. t ry ' nter. hai l:ooi; Xcrtli. To be appointed Cniumct. James I.oc Wintir Id. A. J. Smi'l. Ihhait. Em i 1 I :u si 1 la ri over. 9 - . W. Stonitliel St. John. The mattfr of ;t tuberculosis hospital for Lake county will be a topic of discussion at to. lay's mooting which is at 1 p. in. at the court house at Crown Toint. prr a Lirrr.rr p.tm to fat

That Hammond, one uf the leading un-on labor cities of the middle west is also on-; of tho most patriotic, is a significant fact that was emphasized Saturday evening by a sreat union labor patriotic demonstration. Eabor night at Liberty Hall was a fitting dedication for the great tabernacle built by union im chained of the city in a day without pay. The orpenters. bricklayers, painters, plumbers, sheet metal workeis. electricians, lathers, plasterers. building laborers, stationary engineers, firemen, railroad, -rs and other unions were out in force. They formed a parade led by the American I'euera ion of Labor band which started from Oakley avenue and State street and went to Liberty Hail. When the band reached the temple the parade was still moving away from Oakley avenue. Inside the hall the band played "The Star Spangled Banner," and the audience of unionists and their families S3ng. The invocation was delivered by Rev. Parrett and Dr. Sharrer chairman of the third Liberty Eoan. introduced Tom Iiarie. president of the Trades and Labor Council of Lake county. Mr. Harle. after a few- fitting remarks, introduced Frank Hawley of Indianapolis, speaker of the evening. Mr. Itawley is counsel for the trades and labor unions of Indiana. Attorney Hawley paid a glowing tribute to the city of Hammond for the construction of the temple and other patriotic work and to the unions of Hammond for the full co-operation they have, given. Ho told of labors part in aiding America to win the war and said that he believed the building of Liberty Hall by union labor one of the greatest factors in avoding strikes ir Hammond that could be brought into existence. The address was a very appropriate one ancl fulfilled the expectations of the "union people present. But the union men of Hammond were not satisfied merely with words of pajriotism. They are men of action and believe in ,wds. And so to show that their patriotism is of the "do" order 'bey subscribed 510.500 to the third Liberty Loan. Eacli local took a 5500 bond and tho indniduais subscribed as w el i. It was an evening that will long live in the memories of thoSe in attendance Hammond will always be thankful to union lal o,- for . hui;(lin(r of Ljb erty Hall and admire the unionists for the great meething hM Saturday evening. BCI A LTPKETI t')Mi roPlt-

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.Flanders Battle Shows Huns

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View of Amiens, its famous cathedral in the background. Though General Foch has said the capture of Amiens would not mean a decisive victory for the foe, the to-vm is of grreat importance to the allies for its railroad connections and as a means of bringing forward supplies. There is every confidence that allied arms will foil all of the foe's desperate efforts to seize the city. The beautiful and ancient Amiens cathedral would tempt the Hun to his greatest depredations.

GROWN POINT JOINS iC. E. BAUER DEFEATED

AT dlcB ELECTION

HEMMED! m C!TIES

SISHUP

Two fatal accidents occurred in East j Chicago Saturday afternoon. I Jos. Cislii, Consumers Co. j "While driving west on Chicago avenm' nboit eleven o'clock, Saturday. J. II., Mc'Juire, plumbing and heating contrac-: tr.r. and Mac Turner, architect, both from Hammond, ran into a drier f rom t the Consumers Co.. who had just jumped; off the rear of his coal wagon and start-: rd across the road toward tho Steve John s'dt drink emporium, corner of Alexander avenue. I Wiitv-ssea say that when the man saw' the machine approaching him ho dodgeD back and forth s j that Mr. McfJulre ! ' v,e Know which way to turn to aold; hating lorn. j Cislik was knocked down and dragged f lout sixty feet under the machine. Dr.' A. ";. S-h1iekT was driv ing close trehtnd ' pnd at once picked up the injured man and hurried him to St. Margaret's hos-i pinl. where later he dhd. McGuirc says that he was riot driving mere than! iif leers or twenty miles an hour. j Little Joe Syasz, 4927 Melville Ave. Mike Lapovich, a Croatian, riding a! motorcycle aboout 4 p. m., rati over little j Joe Kyasz. playing in the road at 4935 j Kftino.ly avenue, and inflicted injuries which resulted in tho boy's death in a short time. j The little fellow's skull was badly: fractured. He was only four years old. Dr. Townsley was in attendance. l.apovitch war, said to be. driving at a! I'-igh rate of speed. He i.3 held at the police-station without bond. F.tr A I1BKF.TT TOSD TODAT I

IF.T United Phess WASHINGTON. April IS. "The turning point in the west is being reached." tho war department's weekly summary of operations Issued today aidThe Germans have failed "to achieve victory in the fiH and will soon be compelled to go back to old tactics." it adds. The statement warned, however, tiiat the "Germans have scored a distinct advantage whichvit would "Co. very unwise to endeavor to belittle." Tlfty summary revelations were supported by oilier official information which indicated the struggle is likely to be long and bit'er but showed in. Fc-h has hia troops so disposed that probably the German will make little ;f any more real progress. "The enemy is sinking at the weakest point he can find opposite him." said the summary. "Failing to achieve any definite results in Picardy they promptly plunge,) forward elsewhere, hrping to drive a wedge into the sector along the front beiS by the. I'oitugucse and British units." The statement points out that the Germans have taken advantageous points northwest of Bethune and that he i" now within forty miles of Calais. lO' Y A MBKr.TT BONO TorAT SOLDIER TAKES BRIDE. fSrt;eiAr, To The Time.! CROWN POT NT. IND. April 1,",. Miss F.lla Tesmer of Hammond and Russell II. Ford were united in marriage on Tuesdav. April P. The groom is stationed at Camp Grant. 111. Tho young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends.

County Seat Is Number 4 Although Director for Years In Lake County List to and Head pf the Ticket, i Oversubscribe. j He Is Beaten.

EVERY MAN PRESENT BUYSJJDERTT BOND Slavs of Hammond at Meeting Set High Record for Third Loan.

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OP.OWN POINT. IND.. April 15. j First it was Whiting, then Fast Chicago, i then Hammond aud now comes Crown' Point. ; Crown Point has reached her quota' Si;n.rno in the Liberty Loan drive nn i Saturday r.i-ht and the clock in th court ard shows to passersby that th) county seat lias no slackers. It took but ! a week to raise the amount and when it. is considered that the amount was raised. from iudividual subscriptions the showing is one we can fe- 1 mighty proud of. The committee hop- 3 to exceed the ; above amount and are confident that at, the end of the drive eur subscription ! will be over 5 I .." . 0 m r . 1 DOT A I.IIICRIV BOMI Torn j THIS MAY BE SPUING !

! AND THE LOVE SEASON j j And Mating Time Too; But Look at Gary Couples ' Seeking Divorce.

C E. Bauer superintendent of tho Simplex plant, was defeated for reelection as director of the Hammond Chamber of Commerce last week. Although Mr. Bauer has been a dleetor for years and Is one of the oldest members of the board of directors )e noticed ttft seven votes. Mr. l .-oer's name was at the head of the I ieket. 'ihe highest vote was 45. given to J. 1'. Fit-gerald. George Hannaur end F. I P.rtz. was second and third, respectively. The eight men elected directors were: J. E. Fitzgerald, George Ha'nnauer. Frank Bctz. r. T. Emerv C M McDaniel. V. S. Heller. 13. S. sVeedman and Dr. H. K. Pharrer. The directors were elected for a period of two years. The dleetors nt a meeting .1 week from tonight vvnl elect officers.

TWO GARY MEN MIX IN HAMMOND

M.tchel! Skent'iH. KOD JIoss avenue. Hary, a motorcyclist, was severely injured at Summer street and Kennedy fiv-rue. between 1 1 ani r.'.onel and Gary vestcrday when he w as struck by an auto-nol;.:!.-; own.'d 1c.- K. i:. Heimb.aok. 733 Mr.rylan,l street, Gm . It was not learned who was at fault. Skentula was injureil about tiie legs and was taken tj liis home in Gary where incdieal attendance was givea h'tn.

WILL YOU, PLEASE? THE TIMES will be exceedingly grateful to all relatives of friends of Lake county soldiei boys killed or wounded in France, if they will advise this office when notified of such casualty by the government. Owing to the censorship this paper has no other means of getting this information than direct from parents or nearest relatives of these overseas heroes. The U. S. refuses to giv addresses of dead or wounded soldiers.

In the words of Ward Caldcr. clerk of Gary superior court. "In springtime some married folks" thoughts heavily turn to divorce." This may be the cooing and doving, and mating season and all that stuff, but look at the list of those that care not a whit for further cooing or mating. Here they are. the new divorce cases: Maybelle I ';. k"ma vs. John Dykcma, tP.urns and Wells). John Gottsching vs. Mary Gottsching, (Clarence Bretsch). Eugenia Klson vs. Dick Elson, (John Fox). Nella P.oso vs. Angel Rose, (R. E. Houren )." Esther Quinn s. - John J. Quinn, (Burns and Wells). Signtund Stempnlak vs. Martha Stomp, riiak. (T. MenzvriskO. Josefn Konopha vs. Alex Konopha, (T. Meiizynski). KIT A T.lBrRTT DISH They're crucifying soldiers. i Stop the Hun by buying Bonds. ! Your Dollar ; Mean More Power I

HAMMOND HAS HONOR FLAG Hammond Is the first city In Dak county to unfurl an honor flag-, indicating that it has gone over the top in the Third Liberty I,an. Dr. 1 1. E. Sharrer. city chairman of the Third Liberty Leia n, received the n.-iar fsom Indianapolis and at r.ine o'clock it was raised at Liberty Hall. The Rag is in the national colors with three blue strpies. It was sent by Gov. Goodrich. BCT A L1BEBT T BOND I3IAT NEW SHIPS SOON READY TKT I'NtTED PBESS.1 W ASHINGTON. April 15. "IS wooden ships with a total tonnage of 63 thousand tons are to be launched May 1. Chairman Hurley of the Shipping board announced today. Et r J MBEETT BOND TOPAT FIND SPYPLANTS. BT I'n-tted Press ! CHICAGO. April 15. Department of Justice agents found and closed two wireless telegraph plants operating in Chicago today. Arrests are expected before tonight officials declared. F.CT A I.IP.EB'.T tj. THAT AVIthont That Power Our Flsht Will Fall. In Bonda there ta aafetrMore fconda boofflit, less bloodshed.

The Slavs of Hammond are 100 per cent American. At a meeting in Stodola hall. East Hammond. Sunday afternoon every male Slav present who did not own one, purchased n Liberty Bond, a total of $3,f'00. About 250 men. women and children were in attendance. The meeting, which was arranged by Dr. R. O. Ostrovvski as a part of the third Liberty Loan campaign, was one. of great enthusiasm. The following program was carried out: Speech ia English, by Sergeant W. S. Welch. Speech j), the Slovak language, by Rev. Benedict Rajcany of Robertsdale. Speech in Russian, by Rev. Kostink, Hammond. Speewh. in Serbian, by Liva Gabarov. Speech in Vkaranlan, by Yasyi Mylo. America, sung by Russian school children. Sale of bonds by W. J. Hastings. Rev-. Kostink. J. Stadola, Andrew Serocrynrki and Chas. Merko. After the meeting a crowd of kiddies who .ad gathered around the doors v ere inv ited inside to sing "The ptaSpangled Banner." Th"e hoy? nmd girls, children of Rms!'n:- Slavoks. Pob-s and ,-. hr na ' ;o:n U' if rang the national h;.i.in v !th such g-.isto i hr. J r. o- trovvskl jrsvp thri f : . They .wim--1 to spend it for cand;- and ice cream but instead insisted that it go to the Bed Cross. They vvero not prompted by any adult in making this disposition of the money given them.

EfLLETIN-.l WITH THE AMEKICAN ARMIES IX THE FIELD. April 14 (Mailt) The GtrmnnS ore continulnc their attacks on

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iiormwent ot 10111. in ttii aector ri" day and Saturday the enemy attempted to rapture permanently the American advanced position. The Americana are entirely repulsing the dtrraiins In their heavy ansuults. Ineteen more Germans have been raptured In raids by French ond American troops. 1 TBt T'siTEn rr.EJf W 5IIIi'I O, April IS. Provost Marshal General ( ro ilf r today sent out orders for the mobilization of forty-nine thousand, rlsht hundred fortythree drafted men between May 1 and May 15. This is the third big rail within a month and Includes men from every state end remaining quotas of the first draft. Illinois will furnish 8.047 men, Indiana 842 and Mlrblaon 2.533. r,-.-.Tr.-, pRKSS Cap sirm I PABI", April 15. "As tho result of a detailed operation that worked out perfectly we have taken half a score of prisoners in tlie rerflon of Hangard," the Trench war office announced today. "Since April 12 we have taken 150 rri3cr.er3 In the sector between MontflicHer r.nd IToycn. In tho Chara.rjagTie

I south of Montels ns the rc5ult cf sev- ' cral tiirt'.ets we returned with prison

ers. Enemy assaults from the north cf the Checiln fles Thames to southeast of Ccrhcny were witliont success. Intermittent boTubtrdments have occurred elsewhere aloaj the front."

SPEEDERS FALL UNDER POLICE BAlV A large number of violators of the automobile traffic laws were rounded up by the Hammond police yesterday in tho war which is being wagered against speeders, failure to have lights and license numbers. Those arrested ere: Walter W. Kent. 432 Jefferson street, Gary, no tail l.ght. John Ogborn. 150th street, W. Hammond, speeding; fined $11. Charles Arnold. Summer street, Hammond, speeding; fined ? 15. Vincent Zotkovich. 570 Kenwood avenue. Hammond, speeding; fined $16. Eddie Horn, Lansing. 111.; no tall light: fined $11.

I Mike J. Poppa. 3462 Guthrie street.

Indiana Harbor, speeding and open muffler. George M. McBoberts, 701 Madison street. Gary, speeding. BIT A HBEnTT FOND TODlt SOLDIERS IN WRECK. Br United Press. NEW YoUK. April 13. Two soldiers were killed and ten seriously injured and twenty-five slightly hurt when five

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the Long Inland railway at CentralIslip. Long; Island. The train comprised of twelve coacjies earring troops to Lemg Island City. The fact they

j were all steel coaches prevented 1111- ; ther casualties.

'Vn in-?-. 'Press Cip'.E.-,mM l AMSTERDAM, April IS. Tho kaiser wa3 on the Flanders battlefield near Xdlle, 18 miles back cf the present lines, from Tuesday to Thursday, according to German newspapers received here today. Ha conversed with soldiers and declared he was convinced the army is desirous of a decisive victory and a "stronjr German peace." rt'vtTF.n Press C vblkc,p.am 1 AMSTERDAM, April 15. Emperer Karl has accepted the resignation of Count Czemin, Austro-Hung-arlan for. elgn minister, who resfgned according to Vienna dispatches received here today. He will continue in office until his successor has been appointed. (Czarnin has been in disfavor with the militarists of both Austria and Germany for some time because of his alleged inclination, toward peace.)

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placing the number of dead at twelve. Military atithorir.es asserted that no information would be given out. The cause of the derailment was not de-

fl"V'TEr Press C. fleoram "I ZURICH, April 15. The Zepplin factories at Mamzell wcrs destroyed by fire Saturday night, it was learned here today. Bt-T A LIBERTY BOND TODAY TUBERCULOSIS HOSPICE BEFORE DEFENSE BOARD CROWN POINT, April 15. The county council of defense, scheduled to meet here today, was to take up the county tuberculosis hospital project. Judge Ora 1 Wildermuth. representing Gary on the council, was gratified because the attorney-general rendered an opinion substantiating' h.is that the county government can act at once. It was reported that the war department iiad forwarded to Gary Associated Charities a list of I.ake county sold?er. rejected because of tuberculosis

Bt United rrr: 1 By U. S. WAR EXPERT.) NEW YORK, April 15. The first phase of the Flanders battle is over with the British victorous. Hindenburg- has failed to attain any of his objectives. He has been unable to sUt Haig's line and capture some of the important cities. The German attacks are becoming feebl8 while the British insistence Is strengthening-. This was borne out by Halg's official report today in which he said seven successive attacks were repulsed. One of these consisted of five waves of infantry. The enemy will continue his drive at Baille-.il but heaviest essaalts are expected to be switched ag-ainst Ypres or southward agrainst Viuiy and Arras. The British around Ypres are retarding the Flanders drive xrhile Vimy ridge and Arras hold up the Picardy drive by threatening Hindenbarg's line of communications. Gen. Foch has been officially appointed commander-in-chief of the allied forces. Bulletin. ru.vi-Kn Press Oahi.E' ,k am. AMSTERUAM, April 15 "The full strategic pln has not been accomplished." declared the Frankfurter ZeltunB." "The battle docs not produce the desired results.'' ft'xiTED Press Cabi.egtiam. . - LONDON, April 15. The Germans have again retaken NeuveEglise. There was severe fighting all day Sunday before Neuve-Eglise, Field Marshal Haig reported today. "After beating off numerous attacks were compelled to withdraw for a second time from the village. "Southwest of Eallleal enemy parties temporarily penetrated our positions but a counter attack restored our lines. The Germans have been driven back with heavy losses In fie- ce fighting northwest of Merville. In this sector during the day no less than seven attacks were repulsed with great loss. On the enemy advanced ia five waves. Under the weight of attack our Hue was bent back slightly but a counter arrack completely restored It. "On the northern bank of the Xys canal hostile infantry at'empted to advance but was caujht under our artillery fire and was unable to develop its attack. "Successful minor operations east of BobeccL last night resulted in the capture of 150 enemy prisoners and several machine-guns. South of :hs Scmrno in the neighborhood cf Uangai-l-en-ranere in fighting early this morning v a improved our position and took a number cf prisoners, "There was hostile art!lry fire last night in ths vicinity of nvx'ioy raid, way tst-crn Airai; and AUjert." GERMANS ARE STALLED. fl--:Tr-r J'Uje llpe-.-!.; 1 (By WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMS ) WITH THE BRITISH ARMIE.5 IN FRANCE, April 14. Despite the most desperate efforts to progress towards their lirst goal the Germans apparently are stalled The Eritish are still holding tht five important points on the northern tattle line. The German blows are growing more feeble, while the allied resistence j strengthening. Although the first pboso has seemingly ended, tRo fighting continues, but another eritieal period for

i the ailies is past. I Part of Van Arnim's fourth army and

practically all or an Quast's sixth army, comprising 200,000 men, have been badly checked. The British were the first to admit the seriousness of the German assault but scattered over the; 100 square miles of the Lys battlefield the German dead revealed tho price. The battle n-'vy

. has been reduced to a patchy struggle.

BCT A I.IBERTr BOND TODAY BATTLE CONTINUES. t By William Phillip Sinmmsi WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN FRANCE. April 15. On the Lys ba upfront local fighting continued today for strategically important position?. The tenacity of the British in the half burned city of RaiMeul foiled Hlndenburg's plans. A German Genera" attacked Ne uve-Englise niore than ten times hoping to break through to north of Rallleul. He to,.k the city but could not progress beyond it. Prisoners say a hungry troop found and raided a Russian train containing jam and white bread and ham. They thought it. must have been !ntded for British officers. BCT A I IBERTY FOND TOPAT Makes Eery IJoltar Count.