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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
SAD ACCIDENT TO A LADY.
Aunt Of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
.Ir.. Fatally Injured.

MACON, GA, December AIRS. T. J.
Cook. a sister Of Mrs. X. Y. Wilson, or
New York, and aunt Of Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt. Jr., and Mrs. Peyton Smith
were thrown from a trap here to-day.
Mrs. Cook received injuries from which,
the doctors say. she cannot recover. Her
left arm was broken between the elbow
and shoulder. her skull IS supposed TO De
fractured and she has received internal
injuries. Up 10 this time she has not re
covered consciousness.
Mrs. Smiths injuries were not serious.
The two ladies were in the trap to-
gether. Mrs Cook driving. The horse be-
came frightened on steep grade on Null
berry street. and soon became unmanage-
able. He dashed down the steep hill az
break-neck speed. and one of the wheels
struck a stone and flew into the air, tip
ping the unfortunate ladies into the
street
Mrs. Cook struck on her head, and was
picked up unconscious and covered with
blood She was carried into an adjacent
house. and Drs. Barron and Winchester
were summoned at once. They did all
they could FOR her. but II has 80 far been
unavailing. Mrs Smith was taken home.
Mrs Cook is a sister Of Messrs. J. ".
and w NJ. Johnston. OF this city. and of
Mrs. r. r. Wilson. OF New York. and
hence an aunt of Mrs. Cornelius Wander
bilt. Jr She has lived in Macon for
number OF years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
sEWANEE DEFEATS CAROLINA.
Former Now Holds Southern Inter-
coiIegiate Championship.

ATLANTA, GA, December I'm
bard-fought game at Piedmont Park this
afternoon. the eleven from Sewanee Uni
versity defeated the University Of North
Carolina team, by score Of to 0. The
game was one Of the snappiest ever seen
here. the playing at times being despe-
rate.
Sewanee has not been defeated this
year, while North Carolina had lowered
her colors only to Princeton and West
Point. To-day's game placed the south
ern intercollegiate championship in the
hands of Sewanee.
Neither side crossed the others goal
line. Sewanee's five points were made
by a place kick from the field on de-
cision of Umpire Taylors, penalizing
North Carolina for a foul tackle. In the
first half North Carolina had the ball
on Sewanee's 3-yard line with five downs
10 her credit, but was unable TO get the
spheroid across.
The features Of the game were the kick
ing of Seibles. of Sewanee, and the hard
running of Howell Of North Carolina.
When time was called at the end of the
game the ball was on Sewanee's lO-yard
line, with North Carolina making des-
perate attempt 10 escape whtewash.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
NOMINATION or HENDERSON.
speech from Future speaker OF
Uousc-Recd Rules Re-Enacfcd

WASHINGTON. December 2-The eau
Gus Of the House Republicans. which was
held in ,ne har OF the House Of Repre-
sentatives tonight. was both interesting
and important. The selection of the can
didates for the speakership and other
House offices was a cut-and-dried affair,
but before tho adjournment of the eau
Gus, after a discussion lasting almost
two hours, the Republican members, with
out a dissenting vote, decided to rc-enact
the Reed rules.
The nomination Of General David y.
Henderson, OF Iowa was foregone con
clusion. and he was nominated tonight
by acclamation. The officers Of the last
House. except Colonel Russell, the Ser
geant-at-Arms. were renominated without
opposition as follows: Clerk. Alexander
Mcdowell. Of Pennsylvania, Doorkeeper,
W. J. Glenn. of New York: Postmaster.
j. NJ MoElroy, Of Ohio; Chaplain. Rev.
Henry Couden, Of Michigan.
Colonel Russell was not d candidate for
reelection. and Colonel Henry A. Casson.
of Wisconsin. was nominated In his stead.
GROSVENOR CHAIRMAN.
The caucus Was held in the House OF
Representatives. and was largely attend
ed 1t was presided over by General
Grosvcnor, of Ohio. who was re-elec ted
chairman of the caucus. Mr. Louden-
slayer, Of New Jersey. was Reelected sec
rotary. General Henderson's name was
presented by Mr.. Payne. Of New YORK,
and seconded by Mr.. Hopkins, OF ILLINOIS,
both of whom had been candidates origi-
nally. The roll WAS not called Inc nom
ination was made by acclamation
General Henderson came to the Capltol,
and remained in the Speakers room, IN
the rear OF the House lobby, until after
the House officers had been selected he
was then escorted TO the rostrum by Mr..
Hopkins. OF Illinois; Payne, Of New YORK;
and sherman, Of New York. His appear
ance was greeted with cheers
eve have great responsibilities resting
upon US in this Congress" said Mr. Hen
0erson. "and great responsibilities IN the
coming year, and upon our wise acton
much depends for the prosperity OF the
country that we all love. May impress impress
upon your minds the absolute necessary
for devotion TO the republic in more than
one particular?
ECONOMY THE WATCHWORD.
..rcopomv must be our watchword;
core in the expenditure of the people
money At the same time, let US be sarge
enough in intellect TO grasp the sltuauoh'
which presents a growing country WIN
orening and expanding conditions, WHICH
demand our careful and patriotic con-
eideration. We are going to be met by
well-organized and able minority, led by
accomplished leaders. This Involves the
necessity for the Republicans touchlns
ylboV,s in the work before us. we nave
cot to realize that in Congress, WIN our
small majority, every man. me d u.
snIdier must be constantly at his post OF
dntv (annlaus0. and l urge with great
&C that this shall be the deter
T9instion Of each and all. Accepting TINS
a,enerous nomination as I do, / nave 10
f gsdra but that the united wisdom and md
york Of this great body will increase me
confidence and happiness Of inc rep"o-
7 lie"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
SENATE PROPOSITION
Financial Plan Of Republicans in
Upper Branch Of Congress-
REBUILDING Of BONDED DEBT
l 2 Per Cent. Interest Rate for
is and 6S.
.,r,o>,u RANK AMENDMENT
,,.,noaon Of circulation Tax and
colonization of the Issue of Cir
nANI< AMENDMENT.
gonds Deposited.

,,..s,rr,-cv0N. December The Re
,...r..n members Of the Senate Com
....,.. oa Finance met in the room oil
..... committee to-day. in accordance with
OF tho chairman, Senator
.... fo consider financial bill TO
.....,tsd at tho approaching session
.-..s There were present sena-
e.. l.ues. Allison, Plat Of Connecti-
.. ,r,...t and Burrows. Mr.. Plat, Of
,., Work. being the only absentee.
....-, GAGE appeared before the
l...,.-.... and was in consultation with
.,. members until after 1 o'clock. He
.-. ov.r the general situation with
,. ,f.re various recommendations.
,-. NJ the points discussed was the ad-
.t..t.tfr 0f q general refunding Of the
,,..t gg1t Of the country. at lower
,..s u interest than that now prevail
,-- The Indications are that feature
~ ts kind VIII be incorporated in the
f.-ats Dill
FEATURES OF MEASURE.
j.. can be definitely stated that the Sen
r. measure will make provision for the
20 .rterance Of the gold standard. 1t is
s., quite definitely understood that the
N..a-. bin will be an entirely different
Dr.. saro from that prepared by the House
.hlcan Caucus Committee. 1t Will
.a.sarily cover much Of the same
,rund, but will differ from the House
iUI In phraseolocy. and I'm other details
'..s measure will have the effect OF re-
C-.r.ng conference committee 10 settle
I'D. differences. I'm case both bills are
3 ssed. each by its respective house.
TO REFUND BONDS.
The proposition 10 refund the outstand
ing Z per cent. bonds of 1907 and 5s OF
1901 was gone over at some length. Sec
rotary Gage, II is understood. has
had this subject under consideration, and
So is learned that his views practically
aeree with those entertained by the COM
.ttDe The proposition involves at least
g.. amendments 10 the national bank
81. one IS 10 reduce the circulation
fE fl.r % i OF j per cent, and tho
D..r Authorizes the issue Of circulation
o. national banks up Co the par value
G.. bonds posted. There are now out
% The per cents. due in 1891
I H0oo1). and OF the As. duo IN
lt $f5.eoO00. taking into account
t>ea purchased by the government under
re.-rys recent offer. making
O. f0'I ot $feje0H0 which are payable
N. tae next seven years.
members Of the Senate Finance
'.-.e are OF the opinion which is
Shared hy the Secretary Of the Trea-
t 't these bonds could De- refunded
80 cr running for a long period Of
barring per cent. interest and
believed that proposition Of this
N le Incorporated in the Senate
before 30 is introduced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
4 PLAGUE SUSPECT.
He II Promptly Dealt With-Tayior's
Coffee Cannot He Landed. III


NEW YORK, December 2-Health-Ohi-
Ger Doty removed TO Swinburne Island
to-day for observation, Third Engineer
story. Of the steamer j. W, Taylor. from
Santos. Story has been under observation
for the past three or four days Ihis
morning an examination showed n small
plmple on the little toe Of his left loot
which was quite painful. There were 10
other general symptoms, tho mans tenn
perature being normal. As precaution-
airy measure, however, DR.. Doty decided
TO remove him TO Swinburne Island FOR
closer inspection and bacterial eNamna-
ton.
This is the only suspicious case since
the steamer arrived here, on November
18th last. The other members OF the crew
are well The room occupied by this en-
gineer on board the steamer was thor
oughly disinfeoted and cleaned to-day.
DR.. Murray, Of the Board OF Health,
declared 10 day that the Taylor's coffee
now on lighters would not be allowed 10
come 10 the city. under any considera-
ton. When asked how long the sanitary
patrol might be Obliged TO remain on the
scene, no said he could not tell. II VIII
be necessary 10 find the conslgnees OF the
cargo before the watch can b. relingulsh-
ed The orders directed to the owners Of
the disinfected ship did not appear to
have effect, and in consequence, II was
determined TO set a guard over the light
ers, 10 prevent the possibility of plague
dissemination in New York.
At quarantine to-day ii was said that
the first lighter-load OF coffee from The
TAYLOR was free so far as quarantine
was concerned, TO pass on up to the clty
at noon. 1t was the intention OF the
police not TO permit any lighter from The
TAYLOR TO pass UP North river, although
definite orders 10 that effect had not been
received and the agents for the cargo
had not been informed whether they
would be allowed TO send the coffee up 10
Poughkeepsie and there discharge II.
Two steamers from Santos, Brazil, with
coffee. arrived to-day. They will proba-
blv have trouble In landing their cargOes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
MISS MARIA TEN EYCK DECATUR
MAYO

ed by one OF Norfolks fairest daughters,
Miss Maria Ten Eyck Decatur Mayo, q
great-great-nioce of the Commodore. and
a granddaughter Of Commodore Stephen
Decatur.
Miss Mayo, who has accepted the post
Of sponsor, rendered her by the Secretary
Of the Navy, is but II years old. She IS a
brilliant young woman, and a student at
one Of the fashionable Norfolk iris
schools who has not yet made her debut
IN society
She comes OF a line Of naval ancestors.
Her mother, Maria susanna Decatur was
q daughter OF Commodore Stephen Deca-
tur. nephew Of the great Commodore.
and her father. Captain Wyndham r.
Mayo, formerly Mayor Of Norfolk. was
first in the United States and afterwards
i'm th9 Confederate navy
Miss Mayo is a young lady OF charming
address: already general favOrte and
destined 10 be a most popular society
woman. She IS as gracious of manner as
she IS fair Of face; a worthy descendant
of the great officer whose name will be
perpetuated by the ship she is to christen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
stsE.
liz fIIl1Ill'E I,llIlllIlllltE Mil O6lIu
n Il, n a
WILL BUY JUSTIS ISLAND.

The Finance Committee has made no
change in It's original report anent tho
taxation of street railways in this city.
The paper which goes from this body
TO the Council tomorrow night recom-
mends a tax OF SLlO on the assessed
value Of the property owned by the New
ton-Boyd Company, and per cent. OF tho
gross receipts of the company for the lirst
ten years. l-2 per cent for the second
ten years. and 10 per cent. for the third
and last term of the franchise.
I'VE do not change our reports in this
committee, said Chairman Hardwicke.
after the body's adjournment last right,
the same report We made to the Com
mittee on Streets will be made to tho
Council"
The committee, in a meeting lasting
until nearly midnight. reconsldered thcr
action in order to bring the matter I'D.
but the old report vas unanimously
adopted.
Mr.. G. V. Meredith and Mr. Randolph
Williams, counsel for the Traction Com
pany, went TO the City Hall 10 make
further statement before the committee.
but they were not heard. the Information
before the hnanclers being satisfactory.
The ordinance framed by the COMMITTEES
on Streets will be reported at the meeting
| of the Council tomorrow night but IL
will not be discussed. A special meeting
will be- he'll. during the week for its con-
sideration.
II is believed that the ordinance Will
! pass with very few and immateriat
amendments. There Is some doubt. how
| ever about the taxation clause I'm view
| OF tho Finance Committees action last
night.
VIII Buy Justis Island.
The Committee on James River I'm
! provement met last night and decided to
! offer 10 Mr. w. NJ. Justis all sand drcdged
from the bed ~ the river by the city
during the next ten years as the pur-
/ chase-price Of Justls Island. the sand-bar
! which lies at the head OF the harbor.
] II f. proposed 10 reclaim this land. ana
/ bv filling it I'm with rock. construct dyke
lines. which are part OF the plan for ths
/ Improvement Of the harbor designed by
| Colonel Cutshaw. The lower part OF ths
/ island. which Is some twenty acres in
extent. will be used b. the Trgs Com
/ panv for the erection Of their new dry
| dock. where the cruiser is 90 be built.
Mr.. Justis, when the proposition was
first made. asked for the sand from tne
river for fifteen years. He represented
/ that the island had provided him WIN
a very comfortable living during the past
seventeen years. and that the supply OK
sand was practically inexhaustible.
The negotiations FOR the purchase nave
been long drawn out, and tho decision
reached by the committee last night was
compromise, which will probably be ac-
ceoted.
The Council Committee on Light mot
I'm the office Of Mr.. Joseph Nalierstdn
Yesterday morning and transacted routine
business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
CARTER CASES AT SAVANNAH.
Charges Against John T.. Gaynor ana
BID. Green, of New York.

SAVANNAH, GA. December when
the grand jury Of the United states Dis
trict Court meets here next week, the
charges against Colonel John +. Gaynor
and captain b. d. Green, OF New York.
of conspiring with Oberlin NJ. Carter, late
captain in the United states Corps OF En-
gineers. to defraud the government OF
sums Of money said TO exceed million
and a half dollars, will be thoroughly in
vestigatod. Information comes from
reliable source that the grand jury Will
meet Tuesday. when the evidence upon
which the charges are TO be based will be
brought 10 it's attention, and its prompt
action required. by District-Attorney Ma
rion Erwin. The specified charge Is 10 be
conspiracy. though il is possible that the
charges will cover a wider field, and that
more than one indictment will be asked
by the District Attorney
A private dispatch from Washington TO-
night savs that a number of army oific r.
len that city tonight TO testify before
the grand jury Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
WILLIAM AND MARY WON
In an Interesting Game With Balti-
more City College.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, December q
(Special) William and Mary College and
baltimore City College met on Hampton
Field this afternoon in a ciosely-contested
coot-ball match. the former winning by
the score Of to 8. The game was inter
esting throughout and a number OF bril-
liant plays were made. Both teams put
up clean game. and were about evenly
matched In weight and skin.
Baltimore was the first 10 score, and
made a goal from the field in the frs,
half. which was % minutes. II was nip
and tuck in the first part Of the half. the
ball lowering around the centre Of the
field. Finally the Baltimore boys worked
IL down into William and Mary's terri
tory. and TO save themselves. the boys
from Williamsburg resorted To a long
kick, which was caught fairly by stone
cipher, OF Baltimore who made placed
kick from the field at a distance Oh
forty yards, the ball going squareiV De-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
FRANKLIN SYNDICATE AFFAIRS.
Money That Passed Through Com
cern BnreIy Half Million.

NEW YORK. December 2.-Inyestiga-
ton Of Miller's Franklin Syndicate shows
that the total amount OF money that
passed through its hands barely reaches
half O. million. This is shown By the
check-books containing the dividend
checks that were 10 have been mailed on
November 18th, the day after Millers
flight. There were $500 Of these dividend
checks. representing total amount OF
$50 9G9 70. The interest paid being 10 per
cent. per week. 10000 in round figures
was all that Miller could possibly have
gotten away with. Even this sum must
greatly exceed the real profits or the syn
dicste since a large number OF depOsitOrs
had left their principals In the hands OF
the syndicate more than ten Ueeks, ana
the sum, therefore. had been repaid by
the weekly dividends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
VIRGINIA MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
Their Washington Abidinr-PIaces-
Other Personals of Interest.

WASHINGTON ID. g.. December D.
oitlJ-Nfmbers Of the Virginia dele
zion in oQrsre- who have arrived are
lf.c as follows:
ratlr Martin IS at tha Gordon.
3' tor Daniel. not SGT arrived
Representative vs.. A. Jones. First Dis
' tae Narnum
representative w. A. Young. Second
Distinct DOT arrived.
H'f rtativc John Lamb. Third Dis
i.. National Hotel
..Ir. rfafve sidney l.. Epcs Fourth
.r..t. Riggs House.
ntaiye a.. A. Swanson. Fifth
- Massa chusetts avenue,
r'atiye 7. J Otey, Sixth Dis
I0e oxford
nta,ive James Hay, Seventh Dis
- street, northwest.
cntaUve J. Il. RiXcy. Eighth Dis
1920 o street northwest.
sentative w. T. Rhoa. Ninth Dis
National Hotel
l-escntatve }. ~ Quarles. Tenth Dis
Riggs House.
i States Marshal S. Brown Allen.
Frrnia. and j Hampton Hoge OF
are at The Hotel Johnson.
hr Is. popham. who rs largely in-
in mining operations I'm Costa
o. r.t .-.,...r and productive country
TY ~....I- AT rms RANOI-Fr
Er "a. ~ -. t,.i In,
1.r. .,,....,- ,t. e,o,l,ers ~, me
fl.. ..t ..,..1 fbr Viro-iria daiega-
r.. lr ,b. fttb irstaot A.
Hotel by the Democratic
...t cln9t.r Daniel will
,. suckers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03

tween the goal-posts. The frat half
closed shortly afterward. Score: Balt-
more. b; William and Mary. 0.
After an intermission Of IS minutes the
players took the field for the second half.
which It was agreed 70 play u minutes.
william and Mary kicked OF and Balu-
more got the ball. but could not keep 1t.
William and Mary rushed the leather
down the field into Baltimore's territory,
gaining ground on a long series Of plays.
Curtis carried the ball over for toucn-
down and Phillips kicked goal. This was
just before the whistle sounded. Final
score: William and Mary. G. Baltimore. D.
Tho teams lined up as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03

TO the fiusl signing, which
was performed at 800 this afternoon.
Three copies of the instrument We're pre-
parod-one for each Of the governments
concerned; all the final changes suggested
were agreed to. and Secretary Hay, after
the ceremony was over expressed him
self as greatly pleased at the successful
contamination OF the negotiations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
MIR. EDMONsON DEAD.
Popular Young Nan PASSES away In
Nechienburg County,

A telegram was received here yester-
day reporting the death Of Mr.. James l..
Edmonson. al the residence Of his father
Mr. J. w. Edmonson, at Stony Cross. In
Mecklenburg county. Mr. EdmonsOn was
an employee Of stern & Co. for seven
years. Last April he was taken sick, and
went 10 Asheville in the hope Of regain
ing his health. His genial disposition and
affable manner won for him not alone
the esteem Of his employers, but all with
whom he ever associated.
The funeral OF Mr.. Walter J. Lufrsey
will take place from Leigh-Street Bap-
list church this afternoon at $50 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
uruLIx DEFEATS MCoRMACk.
Challenge for ANY HenNy-" e'Sh''
JefTries Preferred.

CHICAGO. December Gus Ruhhn'
,be AKRON giant, easily defeated Jack
Mccormack. Of Philadelphia, In a b
round go. at TattersalIs, tonight. .
Roth men were in far from first-class
coalition but Ruhlins superior height
and reach told heavily on his opponent
who was seldom able to land efiecuVeiy'
p',brm scored clean knock-downs in the
6rst and third rounds, and had long
lead in every round.
Rmv Madden. manager for Rubin, To-
ae,, denoslted 81 600 at Colonel Hopkins
~ match Rubin against any heavy
weight. London prize-rins rules Jenries
preferred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
Hays SON 10 Take Maerum's Place

WASHINGTON. Decemtcr, L-InV
President has designed Adelbert f. Hay
renresentative OF the State Department,
and take the place OF Mr.. Macrun. the
present United states Consul at Pretoria.
The State Department has yielded 10
Mr. Aiacrum's repeated appeals TO be re-
leved, and he will not await the arrival
Of MIR Hay before quitting his post.
Mr.. Hay is the son Of the Secretary OF
Stale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03

NEW YORK. December 2.-Charles Pot
ter Jr.. the printing-press inventor. died
~ his home. In Plainheld. y. j., to-day.
OF a complication OF diseases.
Mr.. Potter was born In Madison county.
y Y In 1895 he went into business with
the Walter Scott Press Company. While
with them Mr.. Potter invented the press
which bears his name. Subsequently ne
went into business for himself lie amass-
ed a fortune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
Condition Of the Sick.

Captain r. T.. Frayser Is gradually inn
proving at the Retreat, and strong hopes
are entertained for his ultimate recovery.
Miss Ellie Stanley, who has been AT tho
Retreat for the Sick for the past month.
has recovered sufficiently 70 leave Ter her
home. in Hanover county.
There is no Improvement In the condi-
ton OF Mrs. Elizabeth Hampton who is
an al her home. 81 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT FOR PARIS
Cruiser Prairie Leaves New YORK Tor
Norfolk.

NEW YORK. December THE United
states auxiliary cruiser Prairie VIII san
from the Brooklyn navy-yard tomorrow
having on board the first shipment OF the
United states Government exhibit Tor
tbe paris Exposition. The cruiser VIII
go from here to Norfolk, Va where she
win take on board lumber and VIII iheh
go to Baltimore. whence she sails direct
for Havre. December 10th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
Attempt at Train Wreck Frustrated

MARSHALL1OWN IA, December q
An attempt was made last night 20 wreck
the Northwestern east-bound Colorado
special at State Center, seventeen miles
east of here. but II was frustrated by the
watchfulness OF tower operator. He
observed two men placing ties upon the
track. and tagged the train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
Tobacco Workers Organized.

BRISTOL, TENN, December 2.-lSpe-
cial)-The National Tobacco Workers
Union has just organized two branches OF
the union here, one among white ana the
other among colored employees The
union is taking a strong stand against the
trusts. The members bind themselves not
10 use tobacco manufactured b. any
trust.