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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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Change in Accounting Policy
As of November 4, 1997, in order to conform book and tax bases, the Fund began
amortization of premiums on securities for book purposes. Accordingly, during
the six months ended February 28, 1998, amounts have been reclassified to
reflect a decrease in undistributed net investment income of $112,199, an
increase in unrealized appreciation on investments of $1,277,368 and a decrease
in paid-in capital of $1,165,169. For bonds acquired after April 30, 1993, on
disposition or maturity, taxable ordinary income is recognized to the extent
of the lesser of gain or market discount that would have accrued over the
holding period. Realized gains and losses on investments and unrealized
appreciation and depreciation are determined on an identified cost basis, which
is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes.