<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Balance
Sheet at June 30, 1996 and the Statement of Income for the Nine Months Ended
June 30, 1996 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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