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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15
LOOK and LEARN
 By 4. c. Gordon

1. What famous poem begins with the line, This is the forest pri- meval"?
 2. How many miles of water front has New York City? 3. From what is rum made? 4. What is a fiscal year, in busi- ness?
 5. Which is the smallest of the Scandinavian countries?
 ANSWERS l. "Evangeline," by Longfellow 2. 123 miles.
 3. Molasses or other cane pro- duct.
 4. The financial year, at the end of which the accounts are bal anced
 5. Denmark.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15
BRANT DEPARTING
 FOR POINTS WEST

The Bureau of Fisheries vessel Brant is leaving tonight for the Westward to meet Dr. Carl L. Hubbs, Department of the Interior representative who is making an investigation of Alaska fishery mat ters, and take him to Bristol Bay.
 Passengers from here to Seward on the Brant will be Ira Genet, Warner Bros. director producer who is making a film on Alaska, with his wife and cameraman, Gerald Marfleet.
 Capt. J. R. Crawford is master of the Brant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15
20 YEARS A s. AGo ..;.,
JULY IS. 1919

JULY IS, 1919 Walter J. Manahan, who for sev- eral years was in charge of the Marconi Station, had been re- leased from the service and was to return to Juneau on the Admiral Evans to take the position as cash fer in the office of the Pacific Steamship Company. B. L. Thane arrived in Juneau from San Francisco and was stay ing at the Gastineau Hotel
 Dr. E. H. Kaser returned from a trip outside and reported plenty of rain in the States as well as hot weather.
 Miss Eva Campbell, head of the drygoods department for B. M. Behrends Company, was to sail on the Alameda on a buying trip.
 Stephen R. Capps, head of the geological survey party from Wash ington, D. C., and the other mem bers who were to form a party in the Nenana, left to begin survey of the Bristol Pass country.
 Ned Carlson returned to Alaska on the Northwestern, He had re- gently been discharged from the Army after spending fifteen months with the Engineer Corps in France.
 A son, Hadden Eugene, was born to MT. and Mrs. Robert Hadden Mackbee of Chichagof a few days previous.
 R. E. Douglas, superintendent of the Tee Harbor Packing Company, arrived in Juneau and was at the Gastineau Hotel.
 Harry Nicholson returned to Ju- neau with a bride.
 Weather: Highest 55; lowest 51; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received at the Office of City Clerk in the City Hall at Juneau, Alaska, until 8 PM July 21 for painting the Municipal Wharf buildings. Specifications may be obtained from the office of City Clerk. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 HARLEY J. TURNER, adv. City Clerk. First publication, July 12, 1889. Last publication, July 15, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15
DOCTOR TOURISTS
 GO FISHING HERE

Dr. Emile Holman, Professor of Surgery at Stanford University, his wifes Dr. Ann Purdy, and their two boys were through passengers yesterday on the Yukon. They are making the Yukon River trip.
 Dr. Richard Mirick and mother were also Yukon passengers, mak- ing the triangle tour.
 During the Yukon's stop in Ju- neau, Drs. Holman and Mirick were taken out for a few hours strip fishing by Dr. Robert Simp- son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15
KARNES OPENS
 SCHOOL BUS BIDS

Bids for transportation of pupils over various school bus routes were opened today by Territorial Com missioner of Education Anthony Karnes and will be studied before awards are made.
 Karnes said two bids were re- ceived for transportation on the Glacier Highway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15
sHapt=
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratula- fions doH Jest tpishes t-aay, theii birthday anDiuersarg, to the fol- lot0ing:
 JULY IS
 A. J. Ficken
 John Well Mrs. Lew M. Williams Harry Hendrickson Dorothy l.. Green Alvin Weathers Jr. Richard Reilly Rowe Samuel c. Stevens
 JULY 16 Mrs. R. H. Stevenson
 L. c. Keith Mrs. Clarence Walthers
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15

ready to start, United States in- vestors poured $1,861 100000 into Latin America for government bonds or government guaranteed bonds Of this, S1.O72,000,000 is still outstanding. And of that outstand- ing, $711 100000 now is in default.
 That is the picture confronting Congress as it considers whether to make another half billion dol lars available for Latin American improvements. There are plenty of arguments pro and con. If the United States wants to solidify the n-American axis, of course, money will speed it up.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15

In 1928 Chile took $16,000,00C for such public works as public buildings irrigagtion works, rail- roads and sewage systems. The city of Baranquilla, Colombia, bor- rowed $2,5OO,OO0 to improve the water and sewage systems, pave roads and build packing plant.
 In 1927 Peru borrowed $50,000.- GOO to stabilize her currency and finance a mortgage bank.
 HIGH-POWERED SPENDING
 Cuba went on a spending binge in 1928, 1929 and 193O, borrowing $20,- 100000 in the first two years and S40,0O0 900 in the third. The princi- pal product was the 700-mile great central highway from tip to tip o1 the island, although waterworks schools and sanitary systems also were built.
 There was a tremendous enthusi- asm about going into South America with loans during the twenties. Prior to the World War European coun- tries had monopolized the South American capital market while Van kee bankers were included tightly out. Came the war and Europe need ed all the cash it could get for its own affairs and the United States began moving in. A certain portion of the Yankee money went to clear out the European debts, although the Department of Commerce esti- mates it was not an extraordinary portion.
 In any event, between 1914 wher the World War started and 1888 when the next one was getting
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15

MONDAY, JULY IT, 1859
 Until late today adverse planetary influences are strong, according to astrology. Restraint should be em- ployed where important work is in Volved.
 Industry may be hampered by la bor costs and union difficulties. h. creased demands for workers are forecast.
 Nerves may be affected by weather as we'll as by financial strain.
 Mental poise may be subject to disturbance. Thoughts should be disciplined to eliminate fear and anxiety.
 Young folk are subject to portents that suggest excessive egotism and Gelf-confidence, but the seers de- rlare that they are merely prepar- Ing for public service and private business requiring courage.
 Accidents may be numerous un- der this sway which is unfortunate 
 chinery should be carefully inspect- cd, for serious defects. ]
 The evening is promising for writ CTS and accountants. It is lucky time for signing contracts or leases. The stars encourage practical plan- ming.
 This evening there is sign of good luck for new acquaintances among young people. Trustworthy friendships will be formed under this rule of the planets.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of some dan ger. Guard against deception and exercise caution in all things.
 Children born on this day may be sanguine in nature and resource ful in mentality. These subjects of Cancer generally make the best of their opportunities.
 Copyright, 1939
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eHoroscobe, The stars inclins
 but do not eornpsl"
SUNDAY. JULY Is. 1899

| SUNDAY, JULY 10, l939 Although this is read as an un. certain day benefic aspects art strong in the afternoon. According to astrology the planetary influences encourage introspection and dis content.
 Conflicting and illogical views re- garding public affairs may be preva lent. Even the dullest voters will feel competent to manage government affairs.
 Many persons will be susceptible to dangerous propaganda in com ing weeks. International relations will cause anxiety
 This is a date favorable to keen mental vision and fortunate for speakers and writers who seek to lead public opinion Editors and for eign correspondents are well direct ed.
 Good news may be expected in to- morrows mail Business men are likely to receive large orders for merchandise. Prosperity is indicated for many.
 In the evening there is a sign stimulating strenuous activities in coming weeks. Outdoor recreations will bring satisfaction. Wealth is to come from the mountains where mining will engross attention.
 Good sense is extended under this direction of the stars which is en- couraging to agreements in inter national affairs. Stronger bonds will develop with neighboring countries.
 III omens are seen for those in the public eye Criticism and even scandal will be general due to in tense envy and jealousy. Warning is given that selfishness may retard progress in governmental affairs.
 Persons whose birtndate it is have the augury Of year of advance ment and prosperity. Bank accounts should be watched lest extravaganza become a habit.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be artistic, friendly and easy-going. These subjects of Can cer may be unusually talented, but inactive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-15
''HI5T0RIC FRAUD
 OF 192O'5" AGAIN
 REVIVED FOR U. S.

Continued from Page One)
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Miss Eva Campbell, head of the drygoods department for B. M Behrends Company, was to sail on the Alameda on a buying trip.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
New York Produce

eS ssssI ;ss,sy ss5
mediums. 1871; dirt:ies. 'S.OSi No. l., i5asela;
ayerase checks. IS. storase-packed frsts.
, Whites-Rssale so.E Of premiums marks; 80; 2a-
Nearhv Neadoy ear premium marks xeI.nss .ne
is-211a Nearby and Midwestern, ex-
eh9nee n1exnT@N1aSbv mednmS 17n e3ir. fancy so .,
Nearby ~ and Midwestern; exchange specials.
~, lsaat2o; eSchanse Standards 1sha-'-.
Neasey Psec coasf vbie meaas Jumbo and
miums. -e7a.-3O specials. -28ls.27: stand
ards. 25H'4; mediums 23-2312.
f,rsts, september. lah; sales. ! car; stor-
age packed frsts April and May. is; sales.
Dressed poultry generally steady: fresh
coioTed: l5i;;sisis: Leshorn: is.l7; Old
crosses 1915: Leshorns. larse I6-i7Ia:
fowls. colored. .17Ia-ls: Leshorns 17-1s;
e!esses ses, s1es @ Mediums ' ss esHmR Reds
old roosters. 1914: turkeys. hens 80;
yoYns H1s toms p; 81 dgeks' ss 10.
RutterLes4.l2s: steady; Creamery;
:eoTsl; s5H-.: y =, hrsss s. iss-sD. s1H-ssis:
Cheese-279.906; quiet. Prices un-
changed.
soft winter straights. 4.1O-4O; hard winter
straights. 4.4O-65.
Rye-Spot. steady: No. 2 American. I.
o. b.. New York. 56h4 No. Western.
c. l. T.. New York, 81.
Barley firm; No. 2 domestic. {. 1. T.,
New York, 81
Beans steady; marrow. 4.90-5 90: pea.
2.S5: red kidney 3.O0-3.15; white kidney.
6.35-50.
80: 1879. 1920.
Other articles steady and UNCHANGED
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Copper Prices
Edge Upward
lon Two Levels
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated IleSS.
NEW YORK. April 26.-The price
of copper, under the impetus of do
mestic and foreign buying orders,
edged upward today on two levels.
American smelling g. Refining
Co.. which for three weeks has been
leading a downward price move
ment, raised its price a cent a
pound, re-entering the 10l4 cents
pound level of most leading pro-
ducers.
The action was preceded, how
ever. by Phelps Dodge Corp. large
producer, which jumped its price u
cent to 1912 cents a pound. AS
result, for time copper was quoted
at 10, 10l4 and 1912 cents pound.
Establishment of triangle price
structure in the copper industry
presented a novel situation to the
metals trade which was without
parallel, at least in recent years.
Since April 3 the price of domestic
copper has been subject to unusual
fluctuations and a tWo-Way price
level much of the time.
Copper trade men who would dis
cuss the situation said they be-
lieved the step taken by Phelps
Dodge was the result of a sudden
burst of activity in the foreign cop
per market over the last two days
when a large amount of the metal
changed hands at gradually rising
prices. Such transactions were re-
ported today on the basis of 1909 to
1912 cents pound, elf, European
base ports.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK. April 26.-United
States Governments continued to
gain in an uneven bond market
today.
Starting the final hour most
Treasures were ahead 1-32d to
5-32ds, with some at new peaks.
Absence of definite trend in the
corporate list reflected small
trading interest, but dealers were
hopeful the stalemate would end
after Hitler aired his views next
Friday.
A little higher were loans of Great
Northern. Commonwealth Edison,
Bethlehem Steel. Erie and Pacific
Telephone. Losses of fractions to
around IL points occurred in West
ern Union SIS, Studebaker IS, North
ern Pacific 4s and Nickel Plate 5l2s.
Some inactive rails had fairly wide
moves either way. with Santa Fe
AVS up about 3 and New Haven
convertible IS of '48, off 1,2.
In the foreign division Italian
loans suffered a relapse, losing l to
more than points. Other groups
were generally steady.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Ice Cream Makers
Open Sales Conference

Between $50 and 200 wholesale ice
cream manufacturers and thei,
dealers fro mthe District, MARYLAND.
Virginia, West Virginia and Penn.
sylvania opened a two-day session
at the Mayflower Hotel this morn
ing, all being members of the Ice
Cream Merchandising Institute,
with headquarters in the Barr
Building.
George w. Hennerich. manager
OF the institute. is in charge of the
meeting, which is similar to 81
others which have been held all owe,
the country.
L. M. Cantrell, Richmond Dairy
Co., Richmond, Va. is chairman Of
the meeting and Pat Mckee, Co,
lonlal Ice Cream Co., Washington.
in charge of local arrangements.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Chicago Produce

one CHICAGO Lea April I1,cs e @.dRoultEy live;
broilers,. II; bareback chickens. 1915;
ducks. ~ pounds up white. 1874: other
Butter. 761.553. unsettled. prices un-
Esss s7.45o, unsettled. prices un-
United States Department of Asri-
culture, tit I,a;, I,M;potstoes, 100; on trae6 $50;
stock. Idaho Russets, barely steady, slightly
weaker undertone; Northern stock, all
varieties ysd about steady supplies moderate
Burbanks. United States No. /. .65-75:
Colorado Red McClures United States No.
Whites. gnIted states commercials. lew
Triumphs. 30 per cent or more United
l4o;45; s. to 90 per cent United States
ssn s9na, Bliss S., T.iupphs' demsnd slow: Cali
supplies liberal; Louisiana Bliss Triumphs
70 and !oG pound 1i5n SACKS gni.ed a. States
~ h1h-ineh r.. m!nimYm' .i;So; Un,ssd States
United States No. /. 1.46.bo; sise B. $500.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Strike in Coal Fields
Felt More Stronu|v
In Steel Industry
Restriction on Orders
Caused by Situation;
Buying Hand -to-Mouth
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 26.-While its
influence so far has been small, the
coal tieup in the Appalachian fields
is having a more marked effect On
the steel situation" Iron Age re-
ported today in its weekly review.
Industrial users of STEEL" said
the review, "are not increasing their
orders because Of fear of steel
shortage, probably because Of the =
fact that a protracted shutdown at
coal mines would affect many con.
sumers Of steel as we'll as the pro-.
ducers
"Contrarily. some of the restric-
ton or steel orders has been caused.
by the coal strike situation; for ex-
ample, among the railroads the New.
York Central has reduced working
forces at some of its shops to skele-
ton crews. Coal-carrying roads are
suffering large losses in revenue"
The trade journal asserted that
steel lngot production declined an
other 2 points to 48la per cent of
capacity and suggested the rate
may 60 slightly lower during May
under the influence of declining de-
mand and the restrictions on OUT
put dictated by coal economy.
During April some of the steel
companies have been living partly
OH backlogs accumulated in March
or earlier, but buying this month
has been largely of hand to- mouth
character. indicating that May out
put will be sustained only to the
degree that consumers and distribu-
tors actually need steel for current
requirements.
Even so. the fact that inven.
tories are generally low may serve
as cushion against sharp decline.
Scrap markets continue to be
affected by prevailing uncertainty
and lack of mill buying. Declines
have occurred in several markets"
Evening star., 1939-04-26
u. S. Treasury Position

The position of the Treasury April "a
Receipts. Sls.517,I41 50: expenditures
s3s 1868 96; net BALANCE. S3.o77 $50
4327s including S2.414,436215.37 work
inE balance; customs receipts for the
month S23.146.4S4.1
Receipts for the fiscal year (since July
u. S4.6O3 .a13,2S3.S1 expenditures 81
4362OO. 6aO06. including S2.545 1866
5l3.1s Of emergency expenditures; excess
Ct d4 se os G o
SleO3,6l4 "a above the previous day; gold
assets. S15,7OO.aa7 93914
date lats year,. Ss.442,4O4.3l expendi-
lures, S24 a21.124 13; net balance. So
O1,405,132. including S2.227,5s1.- -
s3325 working balance: customs receipts
for the month S1a.Os1 .330. SO: receipts
for the fiscal wear. 81. .99a. 1874 "a: ,x-
sss ss Of en- expenai
lures: excess of expenditures. 81 OBS OO1 :
731 SO: gros debt, S37.564 1885, O5 gold
assets. S12 .S4S 3OS.:3419
Evening star., 1939-04-26
R. R. Retirement Bourd
Appoints Directors
By the Associated Press.

by the associated Press.
The Railroad Retirement Board
yesterday appointed II regional di-
rectors to administer the Railroad
Unemployment Insurance Act,
which will become effective July l..
Under the decentralized operation,
unemployment insurance claims will
be sent to regional Offices by the en-
pioyers for adjudication and GER
tiflcation for payment.
The directors and regions in
clude:
Region 5-Walter Burr, head
quarters Richmond, District of Co.
lumbia. Virginia, except for small
southwestern section. Cape Charles
Peninsula. Southeastern West Vir-
ginia. North Carolina. except south
western portion, and Eastern South
Carolina.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Attacks on Industry Held
Assault on Employees
BY the Associated Press.

BALTIMORE. April 26-Lammot
du Pont, president of E. I. du Pont
de Nemours & Co.. told a group of
manufacturers yesterday "the DEM
agogue who attacks industry attacks
not only the corporation, but the
employe as we'll"
"A particular industry furnishes
a living not merely to its employees.
but to all orders of people engaged
in all orders of, occupations who
serve them," the industrialist con-
tinued.
Mr.. du Pont was the chief speaker
at the luncheon meeting of $50 Bal
timore business men called to pro-
mote wider understanding of cur
rent problems.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Deere & Co. Votes IS Cents
4 Share on Preferred
BY the Associated Press.

MOLINE, ILL.,. April 26.-Deere &
Co. declared yesterday the regular
preferred quarterly dividend of IS
cents per share, payable June l to
stockholders of record on May Is.
The old Board. of Directors was
elected, with the addition of w. H
Stentz of St. Louis, who succeeds
the late w. w. Alexander. Stentz
is general manager of the John
Deere PloW Co. of St. Louis.
All present officers were renamed
by the board.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
London Stock Market
Turns Irregular
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 26.-Prices in the
stock market turned irregular at
the close today, failing to maintain
earlier gains which had been at
tributed to CONSUMPTION plans and
the lack of increase in the basic in
come tax rate for next year.
Trading volume was light and
British government bonds declined,
apparently upon investors more
mature consideration of the bor-
rowings necessitated by the nations
huge rearmament.
Brewery shares and iron and steel
issues, however, closed with mod
crate gains for the day.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Nine Firms Show Profit

The Securities Commission reports
that nine leading manufacturers of
Office machinery and equipment
whose securities are registered had
q combined profit after paying taxes
and all charges of SAL 100000 equal
to 1873 per cent of sales, in 1887,
compared with s33,000,000, equal to
1866 per cent of sales, in 1886.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Insurance Men Elect

HAVRE DE GRACE, April 26 tF.
H. H. Gilkyson of Coatesville, Nd,
is the new president of the Eastern
Federation of Mutual Fire Insurance
Companies. He was elected at the
annual dinner meeting here. Other
officers include H. T. Wentz of Drug
Hill, Md, vice president; John N.
Wilkinson, jr, of Havre de Grace,
secretary treasurer, and w. Sterling
Evans of Elkton and w. B. Munnik-
huysen of Belair, members of the
Executive Committee.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
New York Bank Stocks
NEW YORK. April % lP.-Investn
Bankers Conference, Inc:
Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK. April 26 Gp.-The. belea
and Netherlands guilder advanced brisklv
Most future prices for leading European
change markets noted the lull in war
threats from abroad.
The belea advanced O5 of cent and
the euilder .03 Of cent Sterling dropped
l.. of q cent and the Swiss franc was mar
rowly lower. The French franc was ur-
Late rates follow: Great Britain in do,-
lars others in cents: Great Britain 6s:
eO.day bills. 46sla Canada. Montreal in
New York. a9.467s: Canada. New York in
marx. 2o.eo; 2.eoo Finland; Ii s;o7; Franee, 2 s4is:
20aO: Greece. SO: HUNGARY 1870: Itaiv.
e26H; Yusoslavaisa "a 80 23o; Ne,herlsnds
Portueal. 4.s7: Rumaniia -: Sweden,
24Ji: switzer!and, 22;47; Argentina,
japan. 27.32: Hong Kong. 2s.7s: Shanghai,
lokRs Rates in SPOT cables unless otb.rv,,.
indicated.
? Nominal
Evening star., 1939-04-26

reoreanlzeo under Bankruptcy Act or
securities assumed oy such COMPANIES
Rates OF dividend IN the foresolng table
are annual disbursements based on the last
quarterly or seml-annual declaration On
less otherwise noted special or extra d1vl-
dendS are not included
xd Ex dividend xr Ex rights . Also
extra or extras Paid last year. fPay-
this year h Cash or stock < Accumu-
lated dividend paid or declared this year
ur Under rule WV With warrants. "
Without warrants. war Warrants
Evening star., 1939-04-26
| Exchange Seat
Is Transferred
For 100000
By the Associated Press.

by tHe ASSocIated PreSS.
NEW YORK, April ga mem
bership in the New York Stock Ex-
change was transferred today for
s600O0. an increase of $4,000 over
the previous sale April II. which
duplicated the 1888 low. also the
lowest since 1918. Highest price
paid this year was $4,000 on
March 8.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Display Is Arranged

The Commerce Department and
the United States Potters' Associa-
ton have arranged a public display
Of American-made dinnerware in
the lobby Of the department build
ing in Washington.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
London Gold and Silver

LONDON, April 20 R.-Bar gold, 14a
Sd. I'D n penny. Equivalent. $S4 4.7o),
Bar silver. 20i.d. UNCHANGED. (tduivA
lent, 4227 cents)
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Electric Production
Advances Ahead
Of Seasonal Trend
Gain of 1.3 Per Cent
Is Registered Over
Previous Week
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. April 26.-Electric
power production In the United
States during the week ended April
% totaled 2.199, ,OO2, 900 kilowatt
hours, gain of l3 per cent over
2,170,67a,000 in the preceding week
and 1877 per cent ahead of 1851
456, 900 in the comparable 1888 week,
the Edison Electric Institute re-
ported today.
The advance-more than sea-
sonally expected-carried the AS
sociated Press power index up to
1884 from 1923 in the previous
week. A year ago the index, which
is based on 1929-30 as 100 and is
adjusted for seasonal and long term
trend, stood at 1923.
Range for recent years follows:
1889 1898 1887 1888 1a34-5
Low iia5 ioa.s Ills idso 1875 99.S S9.S
Percentage gains over year ago
according to major geographic re-
gions were reported as follows by
the institute: New England, 1875;
Middle Atlantic, 1876; Central Indus
trial, l59; West Central, Al South
ern States, 8.5; Rocky Mountain,
lat; Pacific Coast, lib.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Crude Rubber Futures

NEp YORK. April 20 R.-cruds sQAb4
16.72.76; July. 1887: osDtsmbsf. 1b.S7.
Evening star., 1939-04-26

The motorist who gives the pedes-
TRAN his legal right Of way finds
driving easier.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
FOR EIGN.

Hanover Pv Gas 40 - 16 16 Is
Rio de Jan 6as 3d. 10T 10h 10H
WV With warrants. XIV without war
rants. New st (stp) Stamped.
Ne9otiability impaired by maturity.