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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17
RESIDENT MONT
DIES SUDDENLY
nilean Executive Had Just
Arrived in Bremen
AID HEART DISEASE
esident Mont Had An Exciting Ex-
Naxx Work Where He
AID HEART DISEASE
esident Montt Had An Exciting Ex-
perience in New York Where He
1 Witnessed the Shooting of
~ Mayor Gaynor.

London, August 16-President Pedro
Montt of Chile arrived at Bremen on the
steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
this morning. His death occurred at
1850 o'clock tonight. 1t was due to a
recurrence of heart failure, following the
recent attack of angina pectoris from
which he suffered.
Pedro Montt became president of Chile
m September IS. 1906 and his term of
ice extended to 1911. He succeeded
etman Riesco as chief executive. He
was elected by an enormous majority and
was supported by really national party.
Pedro Mont was a member of one of
sifd 1e known families in Chile, for his
Qhsf,, Manuel Montt, was president of
IT Chilean republic from 1851 to 1861.
olarious times Pedro Mont was speak
ST the chamber of deputies, senator
COUNCILLOR of state and during brief
trying period was minister plenipo-
.aylry at Washington. In all the Of
OF he held Mont was distinguished for
natoncilliatory and well defined policy.
lea avowed ambition as president was
tnss,turn his country to its former high
Mation with the greatest economy
terdatible with efficient public service
moro live at peace with all its neigh
~ He was the champion of sound
,..ncial system and waged unceasing war
alnst the policy of prodigal expendi-
res.
In debate on foreign policies his voice
vas raised in favor of a peaceful and
lonorable settlement of difficulties. In
he years between 1889 and 1902 when the
rontier dispute with the Argentine re-
public brought Chile near TO war, when
practically every one was ready and
waiting the order to march, Senior Mont
1ntiringly poured oil on the troubled
Rters. To him was given much of the
Gl1it for the happy result finally Sc
red
He was defeated once for the presiden-
:. five years prior TO his election. and
the occasion he returned to the senate
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17
Tu.cumbia city Council Meets.

Tuscumbia, August 16.-(Special 1.-The
city council at its regular meeting last
night considered the ordinance allowing
]. o. Clark to dam the big spring for
the purpose of securing power Cor the
proposed electric light plant for Tuscum-
bia. 1t was found the ordinance pre-
scented was defective and the matter was
carried over until the next regular meet
ing and an invitation extended to citi-
zens to be present and express their
opinions on the project. The bad tele-
phone service in the three cities of Tus-
cumoia, Sheffield and Florence was dis
cussed and a committee appointed to con-
fer with comYaittees from the other two
towns to discuss plans for lettering the
service
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17
INSURGENTS LEAD IN
CALIFORNIA ELECTION

San Francisco, August 16-Ear1y returns
in the state primary election Indicate that
Hiram w, Johnson, insurgent candidate
for the republican nomination for gov
ernor, is IN the lead G. F. Curry is his
closest opponent. In the city of San
Francisco, where Curry was supposed to
be particularly strong, Johnson Is giving
him a close run. Fffty-four scattering
precincts out of 31s in San francisco give
Johnson 1887, Curry $500, Alden Anderson
Irregular republican, 700.
In Los Angeles johnson has four times
as many votes as all the other candidate
together In Sacramento Curry is slight
ly In the lead. The country precincts are
expected to go strongly for johnson.
First returns in the race for Congress
between William Kent and Duncan Nc
Kin1ey put Kent In the lead in Cacro-
mento.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17
Reunion Of Morx.n,. Men.

Carlisle. KY, August 1.-two hun
bred enthusiastic Confederate veterans
of General John Morgan's command are
encamped at Parks HILL. KY, tonight,
attending the eighth annual reunion.
Gen. Basil W. Duke of Louisville Is
commanding Three hundred more are
expected tomorrow. A short business
session was held today. Eleven mem
bers have died during the past year.
Several federal veterans are also at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17
Prof. Samuel H. Knox Dies.

Gordo. August Especial. PROF.
Samuel H. Knox died at his residence
in Gordo last night at 10 o'clock. Pro-
fessor Knox was one of the Oldest
teachers In the county he having
taught in the public schools of Pickens,
Greene and Tuscaloosa counties for
nearly 40 years. His life has been well
spent and he has turned out from his
schools at various places useful men
and women who are making their mark
In the world. He has reared a large
and interesting family, most of whom
are living.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17

Portsmouth Ohio, August 1.-THE little
district school house near Glenn, KY.
where more than SCORE of persons were
poisoned by eating tainted Ice cream Sun
day night. is still in use as hospital the
condition of many Of the victims being
such that no effort has been made tc
move them to their homes. No deaths
have occurred, however. and it IL expected
most Of the victims will recover. None
of the seven persons reported as in dy.
Ing condition yesterday Is out Of danger.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17
TRAIN WRECK RESULTS
IN ONE MANS DEATH

Nevada, Mo-, August leone man
was killed and "a passengers were in
Jured. none seriously, when the tender
of Missouri Pacific passenger train
No. 200 jumped the track, II miles
north of here early today
Fireman Grover Murdoch, of Nevada,
was scalded.
The smoker. baggage and mail cars
and one chair car were completely
wrecked.
The Pullmans remained on the
track.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17

Cleveland. O., August l6-Harry ks
Devereaux, president of the Forest
City Live Stock and Fair company APP
peared in Police Justice Murphy s
court today to answer to a charge Of
permitting pool selling at the Grand
circuit light harness meet at North
Randall track last week but on his at :
torneys plea that he had sufficient time
to prepare his case. counsel agreed to
a continuance until August az.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17
LIE Blanc Win. Prize

Paris, August lie Blanc arrived
at Issy in the suburbs of Paris at 6:45
this morning and is the winner of the
cross country flight which started on
August 7. The distance of the race
was approximately 485 miles. The prize
contested for was $4,000, offered by a
Paris newspaper.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17

Dalton, Ga. August 16-His skill as
a swimmer led Dee Walders, 15-year
old white boy to be brought here un-
der a charge with an unusual offense.
A baptizing was in progress in a creek
at Mills when Wdders, fully dressed,
waded into the water, and began swim
ming in circles just beyond the bap-
tismal party In order to obtain bet
ter view. Walders' swim broke up the
service, until he left the water.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17

New York, August 16-Samuel Nor
timer Parker, 10 years of age. a retired
cotton broker and a charter member
of the cotton exchange who had been
missing from his home since last Sun
day was found early this morning by
the Harlem police wandering aimlessly
about the streets. He was taken to
his family
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17
Governor Turned Down

Des Moines. Ia, August 16-Judges
of the Polk county district court today
refused to grant Governor Carroll's
formal request that court be called a
week earlier than planned SO he might
have more speedy trial on the indict-
ment which accuses him of criminal
libel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17

and continued his daily occupation as If
the defeat had been only trivial occur
renee in his life.
Early last June the President suffered
a serious attack of angina pectoris and
on his partial recovery the trip to Eu-
rope was planned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-17
WANTED

{tTo sell an interest to right
sarty to take active manage
nent Of good paying establish
I'd business in Birmingham.
Best reasons for selling an in
crest. Investigate if you have
$500. co. cash and mean bust
ness. J. J. O., care Age
Herald. x
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
WHITE CHAMPION
OF BIG MEETING
Carries of Bulk of the Prizes
Curtiss Issues a Chal-
leuee

BOSTON. MASS. Sept lH.-rhe
first annual Harvard Boston aero meet
closed yesterday. following most sue
cessful series of flights. Claude Gra-
hame- White carried of the bulk of the
prizes, winning the blue ribbon event
for his harbor fight to Boston light
and return.
Others who made good flights were
Ralph tombstone, Waiter Brookins and
Glenn II. Curtiss. Curtiss has ehai-
lenged White to a match race, ana
this will doubtless create great interest
If the champion of the meet accepts
Clifford r. Harmon won practically
all of the amateur prizes. The best
marks made during the meet were
as follows:
Speed---Fiye and one-quarter miles
(three laps, six minutes one second,
Claude White.
Altitude-4,1sa feet, Walter Brook
ms.
Duration-Three hours FIVE minutes
and forty seconds, Ralph Johnstone
tAmericah recordl.
pistance--1ol miles $50 feet, Ralph
tombstone american record).
Slow lap Ia miles (three laps1
thirteen minutes forty-eight seconds,
Walter Brookins
Get away-26 feet | inches, Claude
Grahan1e- White.
Accuracy feet 4 inches. Ralph
tombstone worlds record on skids).
Accuracy--33 feet inches. Claude
Grahame- White con wheels.
Bomb dropping shots. $50
points. Claude Grahame- White
Globe prize--33 miles. thirty-four
minutes one and one-half seconds.
Claude Grahame- White.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
JENNINGS TALKS
Of WORLDS SERIES
Says the Team That Gets the
Jump Will Probably Win


DETROIT MICH. Sept. 1.-THE
team that gets the jump Is pretty
apt to be the team that wins the
worlds championship series
This Is the way Hugh Jennings,
manager of the Detroit Tigers, who
has three times running battled for
the worlds pennant. to-day figured
the big series that IL likely to be
played between the Chicago Cubs and
the Philadelphia Athletics.
The winner of the first game con-
tlnued Jennings. puts his opponent
in the position OF having TO win two
To gain the lead. and in the short Sc
ries of seven games this means good
deal
II would not go on record as 10
the relative chances OF the Athletics
and Cubs. In short series like the
worlds series II Is foolish to prophesy
but | will say this: II the Cubs are
the team they were two years ago.
when the Tigers lost the world g
cham ionship TO them. the Athletics
have not chance. | don't know Just
what the Cubs are now, but the Ath-
letics are good team"
Though Jennings would not say il.
ne is known privately TO have ex-
pressed the opincn that the Athletics
MAY need little more of the fighting.
never-saydi spirit Of the Tigers 10
ensure victory over the great Chicago
National League organization.
lie expressed the hope, however.
that the American League would an
mex the big rag.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
GOOD START FOR
TAzEWELL FAIR
Exhibits and Racing Are Better
Than Usual and Big Crowds
Attend.

TAZEWELL. VA. Sept. 1.-THE
Taseweh Fair opened yesterday under
most favorable conditions and gives
promise of being one Of the most sue
cessful in the history of the associa-
ton. The exhibits were fine in every
department. and II is most likely that
the judges viii have difficulty In pick
ing the prize winners.
The agricultural and needleworR
exhibits were unusually fine and at
tracted considerable attention. The
new exhibit building has been COM
pieted and offers ample space for the
display.
The poultry exhibits are also very
fine this year and have attracted at
tention. All exhibits will bc judged
to-day and prizes awarded,
The racing yesterday was good and
large crowd enjoyed the events. The
results were as follows:
Free for ali--Alto Clark, /. /, /:
Major viceroy. ?. 2. 4: Miss Austin. {.
4. 2: RuIerat. ,. 3, 3. Time. 2;22 Ia.
2:2e1 Ia, 2;19l-4
Running race--Lucile r., /; Lamp
trimmer. 2; Miss Catawha. g.; Francis
Frye and Diamond Dick, also ran.
Time. :53 Ia.
2:40 class. mixed-Naucy E, Me-
dunn. ]. /. /: J. b., 2. 2. 2; Halle
Duke. 8. 8. 8. Frank Blackford, 4, 4,
4. Time, 2:s4 S-4. 2:3s lie, s:3s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
TOMBSTONE TAKES
PRIZES IN MEET
Aviator Who Will Fly Here
Makes Good Record at Har-
vard-Boston Meet.
CONTRACT is SIGNED
Fair Officials Receive Document
from Wright Bros. and Terms
Are Satisfactory.

Ralph tombstone, who is TO give a
series OF aeropiane flights at the com
ing Virginia State Fair, has iust COM
pleted series of excellent flights at
the first annual Harvard Boston aero
meet.
At the close of the nine days com
petition tombstone had captured three
first prizes and one second, netting
him In all $1,000 in prizes. Walter
Brookins. the other Wright aviator,
who was badly wanted at the fair.
followed tombstone with two first
places and one second and s4.250 in
prizes.
tombstone was more successful than
Brookins in this big meet, and IL is
now certain that he viii make a big
success of the top liner at the fair.
Contract Signed.
The contract for the flights here has
been received at the Office of the Fair
Association. and the big attraction is
now assured. The contract provides
that there shall be no fiasco as last
year, and If tombstone should fail to
make the flights there will be no COM
pensation coming to Wright brothers
for sending their man and machine
here.
The contract stipuiates that John
stone is to make the flights, and that
there shall be one daily between the
hours of 1 and y. NJ. 1t is pro-
Vided in the contract that Wright bro
theirs are TO receive $4,000 for the
first fight and 5000 each for suisse
quent flights. IL he shall fail 10 ny
on any day the $500 viii be deducted
from the amount coming 70 him, II
he makes successful flight every day
Wright brothers viii receive $1,000.
The contract defines flight as not
less than ten minutes of continuous
flying at an attitude of from rs to 500
feet IT Is also provided that John
stone shall carry passenger around
the track The weight Of such person
10 be left with the discretion of the
aviator.
Some time ago General Manager
Mark Lloyd stated that he intended
making a trip in the aeroplane. and 1T
is likely that he win be the first man
TO 60 up with tombstone. Mr.. Lloyd
Is not above the weight limit and 1t
is very probable that he Will be Ii
passenger with the aviator.
Other parties will probably be TAX
en- up on different days, though VOL
unteers. UP to the present time. have
been rather scarce, The fair officials
are we'll pleased with the terms of
the contract, and believe that the big
event every day viii be the means Of
attracting thousands who would not
otherwise go 10 the fair grounds. The
big top liner will be advertised
throughout the State. ami will attract
many thousands of people from the
far corners of Virginia,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
AMATEURS MEET
IN FAST GAME
Contest Between Collegians ana
Battle Axe Will Attract Large
Crowd Saturday.

The Battle Axes and Collegians, two
Of Riehmond's fastest amateur teams
have arranged a game for Saturday at
Broad Street Park, September nth.
Game called at $50.
Both mines have been going strong
this season. and good game is look
ed for. The line-ups include some of
the best material in the city.
The big crowds which have fiocked
10 the amateur diamonds at Byrd Park
give sufficient assurance of the fine
class of ball put up by these teams.
]. Boehling will perform for the
Axes. while Hinchman or Fitzpatrick
viii appear on the mound for the
Bagbyites
They Will line up as follows:
Cole 3ians-Sheppard second base:
Bailey. right field Richardson, center
field; Ford. first base: Collins. third
base; Ezekiel. shortstop; Sharp, short
stop; Rose. left field: Stout. catcher:
Hinchman, pitcher; Fitzpatrick, Pitch
or.
Battle Axe--Doggett. shortstop;
Schmidt center field: Blunt third
base; ]. Boehling, pitcher; Bowers,
left field: Augustine. second base: l..
Whitfield. right field. f. Boehiing.
catcher: J. Whitfield. first base.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
HOOPER WILL GET
INsURGENT SUPPORT

MEMPHIS, TENN. Sept lin
surgent leaders of Democracy will
keep faith with Republicans when the
fnsurgent convention meets to-mor-
row. Captain g. r. Fitzhugh. Mem
phis a rampant ti-Patterson Demo-
crat, said to-day no agreement would
be entered into with Patterson Demo-
Gratis for the naming of Democratic
candidate in place of Patterson. who
withdrew Saturday night. The orfgi-
nal agreement between the insurgent
Democrats and Republicans was that
the Republicans would not name q
judiciary ticket. but would support
the insurgents, which was done.
The convention at Nashville to-n1or-
row will endorse Ben w. Hooper. Re.
publican, for Governor.
Regular Democrats met at Nash
Vile to-day and authorized the State
committee chairman to address let
ter to the independents asking for
harmony.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
MINES TO BATTLE
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Wizard. Who Are Quite Chesty,
to Fight II Out With Oak
Growers.

The Oak Groves viii cross bats with
the fast Wizards Saturday afternoon
at 4:30 O'Clock at Byrd Park on the
Battle Axe diamond
The Wizards are now calling them
selves the champions OF the South
side, as they defeated the Manchester
Pets Labor Day. The Oak Grove
boys think they have a hare PROPOSE
tion for Saturday.
The Wizards will have to play ball
to get by the present line up of the
Groves.
The Groves lineup for Saturday VIII
be as follows: Hampton. catcher:
Clements or Hampton. pitcher: Clay,
shortstop: Kirby. first base; Mann. sec
ond; Snellings. third base: BEDFORD.
left field Minter. center field: McClel-
land. right field
The Oak Groves will play Wynokes
Saturday. September "a. probably on
the Christ Church diamond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
GARFIELD PRAISES
CONSERVERS' WORK
Erstwhile Interior Secretary Says
Discussion Was Intelligent
and Thorough.

WASHINGTON, September 14.-~.
The adjective enthusiastic" Was re-
placed by the terms "intelifgents1
thorough and rational " in criticisms
OF the recent conservation congress-.
made by James r. Garfield here to-.
day in an interview.
The discussion of the conservation
movement at the congress in st. Paul
showed that the ideas for which the
leaders of that movement have 10
long fought have at last penetrA.ed
deeply in the pub.lc mind and that
the problems OF conservation are
now farbetter comprehended. he said
Il think that ] would praise the re-
cent congress not so much Tor III
enthusiasm as for the intelligent
thorough and rational discussion or
the problems of conservation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14

BOSTON, MASS, Sept. 14.-Ralph
tombstone. the American aviator. ana
Claude Graham White, are dividing
honors on the aviation tournament
here. tombstone esta blished a world 8
record for accuracy and another for
duration and distance. while Mr.
Graham White continues TO win hon
ors I'm the events in which he parti-
cipated.
For the first time in history of avi-
alton a sharpshooter firing regulation
army ammunition from a regulation
magazine rifle proved that accurate
craftsmanship was possible from a
biplHne flying ESQ feet above the
ground and at the express train speed
of forty-five miles an hour.
This test was watched with intense
interest by officers OF the army and
navy, who regard it as the most i'm
portant of the entire aero tourna-
ment.
Lieutenant Jacob Earl Fickel was
the sharpshooter selected to do the FIR
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14

Property transfers were listed In
Chancery Court Tuesday as follows:
r. l.. Barnes and wife to j. A
Buchanan, property fronting 81 a-12
feet on east line of Twenty seventh
street. between Marshall and Clay
streets. $40 and other valuable con-
siderations.
Henry s. Wallerstein and wife to
John w. Williams, property fronting
sIe liz feet on north line of Hanover
street. at that point where Hanover
would be interected by Auburn avenue
should the latter be opened, $40 and
other valuable considerations.
Corinne S. Baer and husband to
Emma Scott Taylor. property improv-
ed with brick dwelling No. 1904 Han
over street, IS and other valuable con-
siderations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOLID.
STATE EXAMINERS DECLARE

-
Examiners eonnVe.eu "a' -. .m1 49, 49,
Bureau OF insurance nass Juse lssus0
tneir report on tiie nnaiva.
ing ana cohultioi' " shs Mu.uai - -
surahce Assoclal,on ~ Ills sss. ~
report showing tne co.celn ~ ~
the best OF conaition, ~ spHe =. N
fact tnat II Il MAKING Htiie eiiolt ~
procure new business
showing the unpaIanelea nnans III I
condltion statement y Maue y $50 ~
business TOT tne mrs. seven Inontns ~
TINS year pnrIhs TINS peIioa 800 90
OF soz.Vs4.os Was reesiNsu ~ ~
miums. whiie sss,o"sso was san1A
IN interes. on bonus anu uisIucAu ~ ~ ~
STOCKS ana @fo,eeool iIo.u 800 80
on ing Ion.p1ns 80
ing that the totai , 80
the same perioo' incsnains iossss nv ~.
expenses, We're ohis soSA4sal y 49,
De seen that the socises cou.u alaoIu
TO give It's ISSUANCE Tree anu y 20
q premium 70 those .ann. !. ou n.
owhihs tne oes, co'1.II0 sn al ser -
ture IN tns state sne nlaknlnss .a 80
tuai 6uiialhs. IN n,o.onu. rA.n 49,
out OF every three DEsA Iesluences -
the cry insured Win =. .nls conceE1,.S
when mas sIoNn W Win 'ns 10 1'.y ~
state, eohhnanus $500 anu aaSatsS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
DETERMINES STRENGTH
OF TAFT IN WASHINGTON

SEATTLE. WASH. Sept. 13.-The
result of to-day's statewide primaries
will demonstrate the strength of Pres
ident TAFT in this state. Congressman
Miles Pundexter, insurgent leader Of
the Northwest. is battling for the sen
atorial nomination. opposed by the ma
tional administration influence. Tho
mas Burke, Of Seattle. is the Taft
candidate for the senatorshipsand Taft
influence was strong enough a week
ago to pull out of the race John l..
Wilson, another regular.
Three congressman are to be nomi-
mated, of whom two viii be progress
sives, while Congressms McCre--e. /.
standpatter, will be renamed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
TAns LAYING DOWN
TO THE CRADD[Rs
Allow Hampton TO Win in Order
to Increase Interest
Among Fans.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.)
NORFOLK. VA, Septem Der IA
The Hampton club defeated the Tars
yesterday by the score of to O. The
Tars we're defeated. yes. but did they
not want TO be. 1t does not seem
likely that Vance, one of the best
pitchers in the Virginia League,
should be found for seven hits. And
again 1t is not likely that Boyce, the
youngster who was not even given
trial, should hold the Tars to five hits.
The truth of the matter il as
rumored around Norfolk to- day, that
II was prearranged that the Tars
should allow the Crabbers to take
game In order to attract the crowds
and get the cash on the gate. Had
the Tars made clean sweep Of the
series they would not have taken In
enough cash on the gate to pay their
transportation back home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
CONTINUES DATE
OF FREIGHT REDUCTION

WASHINGTON, Sept, 1.-THE In
terstate Commerce Commission to-day
postponed until November 1, the date
on which REDUCTIONS In freight rates
from Cincinnati, o.. Lynchburg. Va,
and Norfolk. Va, to Winston Sa lem,
y. c.. WIN become effective. 1t IL
explained that the commission wishes
to make further inquiry into the rela-
tive rates to determine whether there
is q. lack OF harmony between them,
as alleged. The original order was eff
fective October l.