Exhibit 23.0




                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our report incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K into the
Company's previously filed Registration Statements, File Numbers 33-91088,
333-24921 and 333-83397.



ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


St. Louis, Missouri
March 26, 2001