<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Balance
Sheet at December 31, 1996 and the Statement of Income for the Three Months
Ended December 31, 1996 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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