<ARTICLE> 5  
<LEGEND>This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the 
consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 1999 (unaudited) and the consolidated 
statement of income for the three months ended March 31, 1999 (unaudited) and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 
</LEGEND>
       
 
                             
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