<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 2, 2000 AND
THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF APRIL 2, 2000 AND IS QUILIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               APR-02-2000
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<SECURITIES>                                   205,008
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