WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.

  



<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REGISTRANT'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>

                             
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<FN>
<F1>The Eps is adjusted to reflect a 100-for-1 stocksplit effected by the
Company on August 27, 1999 and a 3.09-for-1 stocksplit effected by the Company
on November 8, 19999. Prior Financial Data Schedules have not been restated to
reflect either of these stocksplits.
</FN>