<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Balance
Sheet at January 31, 2000 and the Statement of Income for the Year Ended January
31, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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