<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Balance Sheet at December 31, 1998 and the Statement of Income for the Three
Months Ended December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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