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- - - -,-f 5 - the Leather Tonight and Thursday,. fair; northerly winds. 4:00 O'CLOCIC EDITION ," i:? PORTLAND, OnEGOK, WEDNESDAY tEYEXiyQt SEPTEMKfcB 10 J 1902. VQIi. -I. NOr 158. rnicE FIVE CENTS. STRIKE STARTED the Big Mriiie Begins POTTER IS TEED UP Copy of Agreement Which Owners Refused, to Sign. the Th marina engineers' strike U on Id earnest Engineers are calling at head quarten today and depositing- their li censes. Matters are shaping themselves in precisely the same manner as was ex cluively forecasted in Saturday's Journal. Nearly all the boats are ou. on their regular runs, but it Is stated at head quarters that the union men will walk out as soon as th vessels reach their home port.' Both sides are determined and all Indications are that the fight, which has been long . brewing, will be (ought to a finish. POTTER TIED UP. The T. J. Potter, operated by the 0- R. A N. tied up this morning and her entire crews came ashore. When the Taboma. of the White Collar line, arrived from The Dalles last night the engineers and every employe on the boat tendered their resignations. A new non-union crew wa employed, however, and she" went out this morning oa schedule time. , It is be lieved that several of the smaller lines on which non-union men are at work, will continue in commission, and many of the owenrs are confident that some of the union engineers , Will refuse to leave their positions. The following Is a copy of the agreement which the owners were asked to stgn ! SCHEDULE OF WAGES. To take effect September 10, 1902: First-class chief eniftnaer, , 1110 per montlK assistant engineer, $85 per month. Beeona-ciass cniei engineer, iuu per nonth: assistant engineer, J75 per month. Third-class cniei engineer, u per .month. ' It Is understood that this schedule and rate la In addition to board and comfort able accommodations while in service. Harbor work or towing service of three days or less. 35 per day, 12 hours to ton stitute a day, . Boat - yard service, 13.60 per day of nine hours. First class to include and cover steam era T. J. Potter, Hassalo, Harvest Queen. Bailey Qatiert. Lurllne, Ocklahama, and R. H. Thompson, or like steamers in like service. Second class to Include and cover steamers Spokane, Luwlston, Norma. Hannaford, Umatilla, Dalles City. Met lako, F. B. Jones, Henderson, Ruth, Mo doc, Elmore, Pomona. Altona, Regulator. Tahoma, Game Cock, Albany, Astorlan Undine, lone. Mascot, Glenola, Vulcan, Maria, No Wonder, J. Kellogg, Northwest, Sarah Dixon. Fannie, City of Eugene, lierculese, C. R. Spencer, Eugene, or like steamers In im service. Third class to include and cover steam ers Hustler, Kehanl, Iralda, Chester, Re public, America, Leona, Paloma, Wenona, G. W. Walker, Gray Eagle. Albina, Ferry Boat, or like steamers In line service. All enaineers who vacated their posi tions on July 1, 1902, or previous thereto, on account of these difficulties, to be reinstated by . the respective companies. Chief engineer to have the selection and appointment of his entire crew. All complaints and grievances to be ad Justed by owner, agent or manager and no engineer to be dismissed without a full, fair and Impartial trial. No "black list to be recognized or tolerated. All steamers on runs of 13 hours or more to carry two engineers. ENGINEERS' STATEMENT. The engineers made the following state ment this morning: I "When we agreed to return to work at the termination of the last strike of a few weeks ago it was with the under standing that we were all to go back to our old positions.' Instead of complying with the terms of the agreement 10 of us were succeeded by non-union men. Not only that, but the owners have been guil ty of indulging in tne most pettywork imaginable, rney went among tne engi neers and exerted every possible Influence to induce them to withdraw from the union and have nothing more to do with it Every effort has been made by them to disband the organisation. They made a systematlo fight and conjured up every little , grievance imaginable Patience ceased to be a virtue. We u.d not care to work under such a constant turmoil. The men will all be out, but they do not Intend- to interfere with any non-union men who may be engaged. We have the support of the national organisation and can afford to remain idle for an Indefinite period If. necessary. We expect it to be a long drawn out fight-,' but the engineers can stand It They will neither starve nor suffer for the lack of employment" It is understood that ' NATIONAL PRESIDENT UHLER is in Seattle and-will personally direct the fight. . The Increase in wages asked amount to about 10 per cent, The main feature of the agreement to which the owners object is the clause stating that the chief engineer shall have the selec tion and appointment of the entire crew. "Wa are entitled to this privilege," said one of the engineeaa. "For Btar mishap In the engine room we are helbr responsi ble by the United States government. Verr frentientlv th Avnm rmt In a i'm. nnd Anrineer and rlrmn whn r. frtn1. hold their positions by a pull, and they are very independent. They disobey or- flers, and if we say anything to them they retort that they get their positions from the owners and that we have noth ing to do with them." OWNERS ARE RETICENT. J The owners' do not have much to say an the subject, but are confident that many of the boats' will continue to ran. They say -that a number of the union ngineert will stay with their positions, and that new men will be secured to take all vacant places as fast as they occur. GOT $57,000 ' -V"; $ fit; y , More Sensational Testimony in St X- loois Bribery Cases. - -(Jetunl Special. 8ervioe.) . ST. LOtna, Sept. 10. Delegate Han-nlgmn;- who- 8-talnw-from- Jail -n4 brought, befor the grand . Jury , today, testified that . the 'bribery combine had received $87,000 for killing the street car bill presented on August 1 of this year. The measure assured protection to lives and property of passengers. REDUCTION PLANT Only One In Northwest . Begins Operations. (Journal Special Service.) TACOMJl, .. Sept. 10.Tbe Tacoma Smelting ' Company's copper reduction plant began operations today, it wing the only one la the Northwest. Tbe'plant hands tOO tons of copper ores daily, era ploying 10 man. " ' - CRIMES 7 Four Meet DeathThrough Murder and Suicide (Boripps-McRae News Association. CHICAGO, Sept. 10. Fearing that death would separate her from her husband, Mrs. Fredrika Schmidt, aged 71 years, turned on the gas last night, asphyxiat ing her husband, aged 73 years, and her lf. The woman was dying when dis covered this morning. The second trag edy this morning - was when Roland O'fihea, a young attorney, shot and killed Emily HogenaeA, the daughter cf a prominent real estate- dealer, and then killed himself. He was angered because the girl refused to make up a quarrel in which the oouple engaged last night. TROLLEY ESCAPES Collides With Another Causing Two Deaths Scrlpps-McRae News Association.) JERSEY CITT. Sept. 10. In a trolley collision here this morning a car on the Bayonne line became unmanageable and rushing around a curve caught a pedes trian named Miss Mary Taylor, on the fender. She clung desperately to the bumper, when the car crashed Into an other, killing her and injuring a score of others, one Of whom, Abraham Ruskln, will die. . MASS FOR EMPRESS , . L Requiem Services Held for Eliza beth' of Austria. .X (Journal Special Service.) LONDON, Sept.- lOrA' low requiem mass for the repose of the soul of .the late Empress Elizabeth of Austria, who was assassinated at Geneva on Sept. 10, 1898, was celebrated In tne Roman Catho lic Church of the Immaculate Concep tion in Berkeley Square this morning. All the members of the Austrian Embas sy In London attended the services. Simi lar services were held In the various capitals of Europe. ... i ' .OLD TIME TELEGRAPHERS. (Journal Special Service.) SALT LAKE CITT, Utah. Sept. IQ.-The twenty-second annual convention of the Old Time Telegraphers and Historical Association opened today at the Kenyon Hotel. About 300 delegates are In attend ance, including a nunfber of prominent railroad and telegraph officials. Tbe pre siding officer is George H. Corse of Og den. ' The-business sessions are to con tinue through the remainder of the week and will be Interspersed with Jaunts to canyon and other features" -of pleasure and entertainment. " 7 DAY'S SON WEDS. " (Journal Special Bervtce.) CARO, Mich,,- Sept. k William L. Day. pf Canton. Ohio, son: of former Secretary of State W. R. Day.' was married here today to Miss Estelle McKay daughter of Hon. William -McKay The ceremony was quietly performed it the home of the bride, the guests Including only the relatives and a few intimata friends of the contracting parties). QflGAGO GRANDi?K PARADE Mffitia Boys JHake Good Showing WILL LOOP TONIGHT Two Men Arc Ready for the Dan gcroas Ride Fat- are Events. CARrJVVAL PROGRAM, Tonight. 1:30 Concert by Seventeenth; Regiment Band. 10:S0 Loop the Loop. Thursday. . 2:30 Gates open. Concert and . Midway. 8:30 Queen's Reception to Ladles. 8:30 jaiuway. v It Was the grandest day of the Carnival and the military parade-was the moat In spiring ever seen here. The Vancouver? boys turned out in full fore and made ! a magnificent appearance. There la prob ably no better looking company on the coast than Uncle Sam'a permanent de tachment serous tbe river and the entire line of march waa crowded with enthus iastic people, who are always on hand to see the defenders of our country at their best. There were batteries of broad mouthed cannon and batterles of bright Gattling guns. There were companies' of ' soldiers lu the drear dress of war, while above them all "Old Glory" floated in its splen dor. The ambulence corps of Vancouver and Oregon were In line with their stretchers for the wounded men. PROMPTLY AT 10:30 o'clock the head of the procession moved down Stark street. Major Summers lead the line, closely followed by his aids and escort. Then came the 17th Regiment Band, discoursing sweet music. This band is the pride of the barracks and one of the best on the coast. Closely follow ing this was the 17th Regiment of regu lars of about 100 men. The boys attracted attention, as they showed the result of training for years, and ellclUd applause from all. The ambulence corps followed, carrx Ing the stretchers and making a pleasing contrast of humanity to the war-like pic ture ahead. The " 28TH U. 8. LIGHT ARTILLERY was next, stretching out in a long line of horses, guns and carriages, that clattered fnl rattled over the pavements. Then there waa a short break In. the line and the people looked In admiration an the Oregon National Guard marched down the street, lead by the Third Regi me nt Band. Company I headed the line followed by the entire force of the ThUjd Regiment. Next came the ambulence corps followed by Battery A and the bat tery of Gattling guns, i Cars were not run on the streets over thn line of merch and the entire course was kept free from teams and people who would interfere with the parade or break the column. The PARADE WAS REVIEWED et Hotel Portland by- Mayor George H. Williams, Governor T. T. Geer and his !taff. and Governor-elect George H. Chamberlain, with his staff. This afternoon the Carnival city was given up to the soldiers who were each provided with passes and given the lib erty of the grounda. A great throng waa at the entrance when the gates were opened. There was the soldiery Inter mixed with civilians in a most pleasing array. The boys were greatly pleased at the show nnd feel that they were well paid for the bard Inarch of the forenoon. Toplght the 17th Regiment Band of Vancouver barracks will give a concert for two hours at the Temple of Music. At 10:30 the second attempt will, be made TO RIDE THE LOOP By A. C. Feltham, a Boise City young man, who feeis confident that he can succeed. The Park block has been care fully screened and roped off to prevent a repetition of Saturday nipht's catastro phe In case of the trial not being suc cessful. The ropes will be lined .with officers, who will keep the crowd back away from the enclosure, or else the rider will not attempt the loop. The new- rider was glvena try yester day by Mr.' Jabour, and ha satisfactorily rode the incline. The managemenOfeel motthat he will succeed in the attempt. "He has unlimited nerve, and he rode down the Incline' with only . ona. hand- on the bars," said Mr. Jabour, "besides this, he seems to' have perfect control of the wheel. One other man, McDonald who signed the contract for Friday night, seems a little more nervous than Felt ham, but says he will be on deck when the crowd Is ready for the' big thing to come off. I can safely say now that no spectators will be Injured In case either man does not succeed," added 'Mr. Ja bour " - " " " : wedding: xastniqht. In the presence of ttje Queen -and be neath the flash of brilliant lights. Robert Xount and Bertha N. Sllva were united In marriage at 8:45 last night. Thousands of people thronged into the gates from the time they were thrown open, and the crowd entertained . Itself by .wandering from attraction to attraction, killing time until the crowning event cam off. Rev. Henry Barden performed the cere mony that mad two Uvea as one and then thef crowd did Its duty. cheers and cries for a nappy wedded Ufa were heard on all aides; confetti and a few ' other appropriate things were thrown at the couple, uA- then Manager Bowe teak then In hand to give them a true start' In Ufa ry a few words of good cheer and the more substantial presents that show the generosity of th eUisensv A carri age drove Up, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tount ware driven to the Imperial Hotel, where they win sepnd the honeymoon. ' Thursday, will Women's Day, when Queen Maybella : will give a reception. All thg features of ta day are in charge of the ladle and a' moat beautiful pro gram has been arrgnged. Friday will be Shriners' Day, and the followers of th earn! will roam the Mid way as they would the sands of the desert. In the evening they will escort the Queen In Oriental splendor .through th streets to the Carnival Olty, where, at o dais erected for the purpose, in Music Square, Her Highness will receive the nobles and will receive from them an appropriate aouvenir; of their esteem. KILLED IN TUNNEL Cave-in Causes Many Deaths in Gerri, Catalonia, Spain. (Sotipps-McRa News Association.) MADRID, Sept 10. A railway tunnel which is being constructed near Gerri, Catalonia, caved In', -this morning, en tombing 40 men, eight of whom have been rescued alive and 12 bodies of those killed recovered. , ' WIPED OUT BY CHOLERA Almost Entire Army Victims of the Disease. OF 10,000 BUT :t500 SURVIVE Natives of Borneo Sent to Punish Headhrmters Suffer Loss. (Journal Special Service.) SAN FRANCISCO, Sept lO.-The dread disease cholera has wiped out almost an entire army In Borneo. Oriental advices received here state that out of the entire army corps of 10,000 na tives, which was sent on an expedition to punish the notorious Headhunters who have been committing their horrible crimes to such an Ttent that some de cisive action waa' necessary, less -than 1500 survived the ravagea of cholera. The terrible disease attacked the army on the Batang Lupar River before the villages of the Headhunters were reached, thus forcing the abandonment of the expedi tion. Four thousand bodies of the vic tims of the dread disease have been re covered, but the others were swept away by the swift current of the stream. The army became panic stricken and were at the entire mercy of the savages, who fell upon the sick, beheading them without mercy. SEIZE "BLACK CHRISF IMAGE Custom Officials Seize Famous Philippine Images. AND ALSO MAGNIFICENT ROBES "The Black Messiah" Was Used to Extort Money From Natives. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10. Loot from the Catholic Churoh pf the Philippine., has been discovered by the customs offi cials In the baggage of the Eighth Infan try on the transport Buford and con-, Signed to the Museum Academy at West Point. The Images represent the heads of Christ and the Virgin. The former Is made of ebony and Is famous as the "Black Christ." Accompanying the Im ages are gold trimmed velvet robes, ani a mass of gilded tin, Including an elao oarte halo. They were captured In La gulna Province, and It Is claimed wer used by sacreltgous insurgents to obtain from the superstitious natives over 3200, 000 In money. The operators invited the natives to the shrine of the "Black Me, stah," where a ventriloquist gave a mes-sage-aaying that If the money was con tributed freely be would drive the whltei out of the Islands. BUSINESS MEN MEET. GRAND RAPIDS,- Mich., 8ept. 10 -Promlnent merchants anu manufacturers from all parts of th state are attending the meeting of the Michigan Business Men' Association, which began today at the Pantland. Legislative and other mat ters looking to the better, protection of mercantile' interests are up for discussion The officers in charge of the convention are: President, U A. Dudley, Battle Creek: treasurer, George F. Gardner, Hillsdale; secretary, Fred H. Coxxens, Detroit TO FEED PRISONERS. Hayden and Hugh have been award ed th contract for feeding th city pris oners for th coming year. Th term of th contract are practically th aame as tho of last year, when th meals Were served for about seven cents THE END IS NEAR Indications That Morgan Will Take Action TO STEP INTO BREACH Despite Coal Lines Presidents' Threats Mitchell Denies Any Knowledge of Plans. (Soripps-McRae News Association.) NEW TORK. Sept 10. Wall street firmly believes the strike settlement U soon to be Consummated. There Is every Indication that Morgan will personally step into the breach. The Herald Says this morning that Morgan will effect a JOHAl MITCHELL. -:', M. --', President of th nlted Mlneworkera. settlement, despite the threats made by the presidents of the coal lines that they will resign in case of concessions being made. MITCHELL DENIES:-(Scrlpps-McRae News Association. WILKESBARRE, Pa.. Sept 10. Pres ident Mitchell this morning denied all knowledge Of any plans for the resump tion of work In the mines. He said ha had received no communication from Governor Stone. The operators also pro fess ignorance of a conference and both sides show a disposition to continue the struggle indefinitely. TROOPS GOING, HOME. (Scripps-McRae News Association.) THURMOND, W. Va., 8ept 10. Th condition of affairs in the anthracite coal strike her are such as to Justify a re port to the effect that the troops which have been stationed here since the ru mors of trouble, will be ordered home today. OPERATORS CONCEDE. (Scripps-McRae News Association.) MONTGOMERY, W. Va.. Sept. 10. -Th Kanawah & Hocking Coal Company to day posted notices granting all the strik ers' demands save union recognition. MORGAN TO ACT. NEW TORK, Sept. 10. The Stock Ex change ticker at 8 o'clock sent out the following Philadelphia dispatch: "It is seml-ofncially announced this afternoon that the coal operators are preparing a circular to be posted at the mines tomor row, offering concessions to the striking miners if they return to work Monday. NAVAL OFFICER, WEDS. (Journal Special Bervlee.) WASHINGTON, D, C. Sept. IQ.-A naval wedding at Georgetown today was that of Lieutenant Franklin D. Karns. U. S. N., and Miss Helen Wallace Chew. Only the relatives were present at the ceremony, as the bride's family Is In mourning. Lieutenant Karns, who was recently attached to'the Indiana, is now detailed at the United States Naval Academy. ARRIVES AT HOME President Concludes His ZZlTripTtoiigli..: South (Scripps-McRae News Association.) "WASHINGTON, Sept. 10. -President Roosevelt arrived here at 6:30 this .mora- Ling but remained only half an hour-and then proceeded to oyster nay. secretary Cortelyou immediately started lor his horn in Hempstead. Long Island, Where h will remain till President Roosevelt take his Chicago -St Louiri trip on Sep tember 19th. ' - l... at to justify: himself Generaj Jacob Smith Has Com menced His Report. (Scripps-McRa New Association.) PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. . Sept. 10. -Gen. Jacob Smith began an exhaustive official report on the Bamar campaign today. He proposes to show the Justification of th kill and burn orders. PATCH DIFFERENCES New Hampshire Democrats Insert Cuban Platform. (Scripps-McRae News Association.) CONCORD, N. H., Sept 10. Th Dem ocratic state convention today patched up all Its gold and silver differences and in serted a plank for Cuban reciprocity, sub stantia indorsing President Roosevelt's atutude. CONFERENCE4 MADE KNOWN Result of the Botha-Chamberlain Interview. IS, ALMOST SATISFACTORY Great Britain Don't Entend to Sell Farms of the Burghers. (Sorlrps-McRae News Association.) LONDON, Sept 10. A Parliamentary paper Issued toduy gives the full details of the Chamberlain-Boers conference. General Botha's conference was not asked with a desire to change the surrender conditions but to gain certain unprovided for points. He complained at the reten tion of the Burghers in th Penal Colony In Ceylon and criticised the composition of the Commission of Inquiry and alleged that the British in Natal were hostile to the Boers, and appealed for mar money for the relief of widows and - orphans, claiming that three million pounds was Inadequate, , Secretary. CJharnberlain's re ply In ail ease Were satisfactory with the exception of th increase ol tbe re lief fund, which he refused. v He said that military law would shortly be ended when the penal retention would be aban doned. He said Britain's only desire was to forget and forgive, and paid high tribute to the valor of the Boers. He closed t,he Interview by emphatically de nying the reported Intention of Great Britain to sell the Burghers' farms. . LENGTHY TUNNEL One on Southern Pacific to Be 34,800 Feet in Length SAN FRANCISCO. Sept lO.-The South ern Pacific surveyors have completed plans for a tannel 14,800 feet long lhroughthr SlerrasT-TT-wrir Tost 114.000,- 000 and will cut down the summit grade 1.500 feet and do away with all but three miles) ot 42 miles of snowsheds. This is said to be a part of Harriman'a plan to modernise the system. TEN HOURS Supreme. Court Says That Maximum Day's Work. Is TACOMA. Sept. 10. The Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of the state law passed lant year fixing 10 hours as a maximum day's work,, for female em ployed in factories, laundries, stores, eto. GEORGIA SCHOOLS County Superintendents Education. - Discuss - - Journal jSDrfal Service.) ATHENS. Ga.t Sept, lol-Nariyair th county superintendents ot . education of Georgia are attending the Stat Educa tional Conference, .which began today at th University. , Stat School Commis sioner Glenn la th presiding. -officer, and a number ot tar prominent educational authorities are present from South Caro lina and other States as Well ait Georgia. The purpose of . the conference, which continues thre days, 1 to ascertain th particular (educational ' needs - ox each county. .. With this end ia'vlew the paper and discussions wilt over" wld rang At tOpiCSJ. I- .-.-.' ANKENY IN LEAD Has ifVidi m Convention v M'BRIDE IS SHAKY However, the Governor May Yet Pull Through His BilL (Journal Special Servioe.) ' TACOMA. Wysh.. Sept 10, Republican Convention Hall. Both aide In th great battle over. Governor McBride'a proposed railroad legislation ar claim ing that they will be victorious. Many) " are claiming that the commission biU will be defeated, and that the Governor will fail In the campaign that has been waged -with such Intense vigor here In Wash- ington. If the eleotion of a temporary chalrmart be a criterion, and it usually Is, then th railroad people have control of th Wash ington state Republican convention, for Falknor of Thurston County was elected -temporary chairman without a dissenting vote. He waa distinctly the railroad choice for the place. Falknor had been candidate for. the nomination for Con great, but withdrew. The convention assembled at 11:10 thig " morning, with the Urge attendance ot "delegates and politicians that had been ' icted. After th temporary chairman had been selected, committees on cre dentials, order of business and platform) were named, and the convention ad- Joumed to meet thin afternoon. There appears to' be tittle doubt that the three Congressmen now serving from this state will be renominated Jones of Yakima, Cushman of Pierce and" Humph- & reys of King. " SENATORIAL PROBABILITIES.'' It Is certain that If th Governor. ?, commission bill be defeated, as 1 now seems more than naif likely, " Harold Preston will not be in tne race for Unit ed States Senator. He and Governor Mo Bride have been , closely allied - during the preliminary fighting and have to m -large degree been committed th on to) the other. ' 1 : There baa at no time been much prob ability that John L. Wilson would - ac quite safflclent following to land th Sena torlal prise, and unless there be fallacy In -the reasoning from the premises on most lay down from this situation, then Levi , Ankeny, the Walla Walla banker, is in -the strongest position for the Senate. Inded, it has been apparent for som time that this was th ease, and that although there has been generous actloa by County convention in adopting reso lutions Indorsing McBride's railroad com mission bill, yet Ankeny bag been get ting delegates elected who were for him DELEGATES INDEPENDENT." f One phase of the convention la the In dependence exhibited by th delegate la reversing th action of th convention, and in declaring their hostility to th commission Ijlll, notwithstanding lb res olutlons that have been adopted. If re -ports be true, the Spokane delegation la m notable example of tbi sort of attitude, for some of that delegation are reported to be determined to oppos any conven tion action that will look to th creation of a commission. , However, there may be a aurprls when the votes are counted, and It may b that Governor McBrlde has won his greafi fight in spite of th appearances that are against him. - - A ' ITS PORTS Haytien Provisional Gov ernment Acts in Pier rot Incident . " (Scripps-McRae News AasociatloaJ - WASHINGTON, Sept 10. Minis t Powell cabled th State Department to., day that th Haytien Provisional Govern ment has declared Gonalvas and several other ports closed to th commerce of , tbe world. He adds that Admiral KUUct commanding the Pierrot went down wltS his ship when it was destroyed by the German gunboat Hi body hag ' been recovered. - - ' MEETING OF AIRES JOANS (Journal Special Sarric.) COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa, Sept Mi-Th) Ancient Order ef Hibernians of Iowa be gan their biennial stat convention sera today. And will continue In session until tomorrow vnicg, Thla morning th delegates, about M0 In number, march! ttv St. FVanele XavlerV" church, wher high mass was conduct by th Rev. Father McDonald. . Trolley rides, a tn que, and reception and other featur r t entertainment nav been provU!ia f t i delegates and thlr ladle 1 t: I branch ot th ordor. CLOSED