<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REGISTRANT COMPANY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED) FOR JUNE 30, 1999 AND
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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