EXHIBIT 24

                                   POWERS OF ATTORNEY

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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director and
the principal executive officer of The Louisiana Land and Exploration
Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino, Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II
and each of them severally, his true and lawful attorneys or attorney with
power to act with or without the other and with full power of substitution
and resubstitution, to execute in his name, place, and stead, in his
capacity as a director and the principal executive officer of The Louisiana
Land and Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and
all amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in
connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full
power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes
as the undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby
ratifies and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ H. Leighton Steward
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                                   H. Leighton Steward<PAGE>
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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, his true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name,
place, and stead, in his capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Robert E. Howson
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                                   Robert E. Howson<PAGE>
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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, his true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name,
place, and stead, in his capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Eamon M. Kelly
                                   _____________________________
                                   Eamon M. Kelly

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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, his true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name,
place, and stead, in his capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Kenneth W. Orce
                                   _____________________________
                                   Kenneth W. Orce

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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, his true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name,
place, and stead, in his capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Victor A. Rice
                                   _____________________________
                                   Victor A. Rice

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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, his true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name,
place, and stead, in his capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ John F. Schwarz
                                   _____________________________
                                   John F. Schwarz

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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, his true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name,
place, and stead, in his capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Orin R. Smith
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                                   Orin R. Smith<PAGE>
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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in her capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, her true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in her name,
place, and stead, in her capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Carroll W. Suggs
                                   _____________________________
                                   Carroll W. Suggs

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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, his true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name,
place, and stead, in his capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Arthur R. Taylor
                                   _____________________________
                                   Arthur R. Taylor

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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, his true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name,
place, and stead, in his capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ W. R. Timken, Jr.
                                   _____________________________
                                   W. R. Timken, Jr.
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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as a director of
The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby appoints Louis A. Raspino,
Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them severally, his true and
lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with or without the other and
with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name,
place, and stead, in his capacity as a director of The Louisiana Land and
Exploration Company, said Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Each of said attorneys shall have full power and
authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the undersigned,
in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to
be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies
and approves the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Carlisle A. H. Trost
                                   _____________________________
                                   Carlisle A.H. Trost

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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as the principal
financial officer of The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby
appoints Frederick J. Plaeger, II and James N. Wood, Jr. and each of them
severally, his true and lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with
or without the other and with full power of substitution and resubstitution,
to execute in his name, place, and stead, in his capacity as the principal
financial officer of The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company, said Annual
Report on Form 10-K and any and all amendments thereto and all instruments
necessary or incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be
filed the same with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Each of said
attorneys shall have full power and authority to do and perform in the name
and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act
whatsoever necessary or desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to
all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do in person. 
The undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of said attorneys and
each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Louis A. Raspino, Jr.
                                   _____________________________
                                   Louis A. Raspino, Jr.
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                       THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY
                                    POWER OF ATTORNEY

          WHEREAS, The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company intends to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, an Annual Report on Form 10-K;
          NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in his capacity as the principal
accounting officer of The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company hereby
appoints Louis A. Raspino, Jr. and Frederick J. Plaeger, II and each of them
severally, his true and lawful attorneys or attorney with power to act with
or without the other and with full power of substitution and resubstitution,
to execute in his name, place, and stead, in his capacity as the principal
accounting officer of The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company, said
Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all amendments thereto and all
instruments necessary or incidental in connection therewith, and to file or
cause to be filed the same with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
Each of said attorneys shall have full power and authority to do and perform
in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities,
every act whatsoever necessary or desirable to be done in the premises, as
fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do in
person.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of said
attorneys and each of them.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument
this 14th day of March, 1997.

                                   /s/ Jerry D. Carlisle
                                   _____________________________
                                   Jerry D. Carlisle