<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
THE COMPANY'S BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-30-1999
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<ALLOWANCES>                                   105,000
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