<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT JANUARY 31, 1999 AND THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1999.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               JAN-31-1999
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<SECURITIES>                                    14,515
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<DEPRECIATION>                                 152,275
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              11,414
<INCOME-PRETAX>                               (10,971)
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