<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND BALANCE SHEETS AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 FORM 10Q REPORT.
</LEGEND>
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