<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2000, and Consolidated Statement of
Income for the six months ended June 30, 2000, and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.

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<PERIOD-START>                             APR-01-2000
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-2000
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