<ARTICLE> 5

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               MAY-01-1999
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<FN>
<F1>The earnings per share information contained in this schedule reflects the
results of a 3:2 stock split to be distributed June 21, 1999, in the form of a
stock dividend to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4,
1999.  Previously reported financial data schedule information has not been
restated for this split.
</FN>