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     THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY INFORMATION  EXTRACTED FROM THE CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 1999 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND
RETAINED  EARNINGS  AND OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE  MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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