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

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