<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended April 30, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1> Litigation settlement gain - not of legal fee
<F2> Interest income - net of expense
</FN>