<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Balance
Sheet at September 30, 1997 (unaudited) and Statement of Operations for the six
months ended September 30, 1997 (unaudtied) and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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