<ARTICLE>   5

<LEGEND>    This schedule contains summary financial information extracted for
            the 3 months ending December 31, 1997 and is qualified in its 
            entirety by reference to such 10Q and is qualified in its entirety 
            by reference to such 10-K.

</LEGEND>
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