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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
BAIL BOND FORFEITED
Il. w. Atwood Fails to Appear In Police
Court when Case liz Called.

H. w. Atwood. the man arrested by
Detectives Bryant and Thurman at the
instance OF Scout Executive Housman,
10 whom he Is alleged to have repre-
scented himself as being connected with
the Boy Scouts of America. failed to
appear in court yesterday, and Justice
Crutchheld issued an ttachment for
nm and ordered forfeited the bond
which had been furnished by his attor-
ney, Gilbert X. Pollock.
Atwood was arrested on n charge of
attempting to swindle Miss NJ. NJ Tyler,
Il milltner, of 2l3 North Fifth Street,
out OF $40 through means OF an adver-
Using scheme. Atwood Is alleged to
have claimed to the young woman that
he was connected with the Boy Scouts,
and his scheme included their partici-
patton in the advertising OF her firm.
She talked with Scout Executive Hous-
man. with the result that he went to
her store with the detective, and when
Atwood returned. had him repeat his
proposition. He was at once arrested.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
State EDUCATION BOARD
WILL MEET TOMORROW
Question Of SchoolbOok Adoptio,
May BE Deferred for In.
vestigation.
TO FILL THREE vAcANC1E.
Hot Fight On for Superintendent,
in Newport News-R. II. Jone.
Resigns In Petersburg - Henr,
County Brings Out Candidates.

The state Board OF Education will
meet tomorrow In the quarters OF IN,
Department OF Public instruction fl
the Chamber OF Commerce BUILDING
The meeting was arranged for AT Tn.
last session. with the understanding
that contracts for the school books 4,
be used during the next four year,
would be awarded. In view OF the reso
lutions pending in the General Assem-
bly, calling for an investigation int
the school book question. il is not prob
able that tho board will proceed viii
its plans. Other important matters
however. await Its attention.
There are three vacancies in scboo
supcrintendencies to be filled by IN.
board. and II is probable that II viii
take up one or more OF these cases. II
only one. that OF tho city OF Newpor
News. Is the opposition hot, althoug,
there are five candidates for the posi-
ton in Henry County. Tho vacanc,
in the latter. however. has only eXistc,
two weeks. and the applicants have no
yet gone Into personalities.
NEWPORT NEWS UNABLE
TO AGREE ON CANDIDATE
For the Newport News position, III,
candidates arc Hugh S. Bird. n. A. Du
trow. Henry T. Louthan. w. NJ. Ashb,
BloXton. and W. T.. HUFFMAN. The va
cancy has existed for some time. bu,
the Newport News people have been un.
able TO get together on any ono candi
date.
There Is vacancy in Petersburg DC
casioned by the resignation OF r. Ran
dolph Jones, who has been on a lcav,
OF absence for year. Mr. Jones wa,
compelled to go South on account Of
his wife's health, and was given a fur
Tough. At the expiration Of the year
he finds that he VIII be unable to ra
turn to Petersburg. T.. NJ. Martin, for
mcrly OF Farmvillc. who has been act
Ing az supervisor OF the Petersburt
schools, has the solid Endorsement OF
the Petersburg School Board for the DO
sition. There are no other applicants
In Henry County the applicants ar.
John w. Carter. Jr.. r. p. brewery, n
W. Fisher. Thomas y. Self. Fletcher =
Booker and Theodore Morris. All OF
these candidates have strong indorse.
mcnts.
SENATE HAS NOT ACTED
on GUM RESOLUTION
Delegate Gum. OF Hcnrico County
has already introduced a bill asking for
an investigation of school book prices
and IL was amended TO have report
made back to the present session OF the
General Assembly. No action has yet
been taken on this resolution In IN.
Senate.
me state Board OF Education is pas.
siVe on the question. It Is willing TO
see the investigation held or TO pro.
"ecd with the award In its customary
ir"nner All figures showing apparent
a! "rcDancies In prices charged In Nir.
ginta and other States, which show dis
elimination against Virginia. have been
compiled by the board. The new bids.
however. have been so arranged that
practically every point that could he
cleared by the investigation will be an
swered by the publishers themselves.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
RESIGNS Passionate
rev. :. {. Wcathrrly VIII Engage in
insurance md Real Estntc business.

Rev s C.. Wcatherly. pastor o- tho
Unitarian Church, Highland Springs
has resigned his pastoratc and retired
from the ministry. lie viii engage
in the real estate and insurance busl-
ness In Norfolk
Mt Weathcrly was n ,nachinist and
poiiermaher two years ago, when he
entered the ministry The church -,
Highland Springs was his nrst and
only charge. lie heca7i" prominent In
the last wear as Socialist lecturer and
teacher IN Hcnrico County. Tn.
socialists In this district nominated him
tor Congress against Congressman,
Montasue II" conducted an active
campaign. but received less votes in
tn" election than either tie Repuh-
lican OF Standardization candidates
Ills successor as pastor Of the High
land SPRINGS Unitarian Church is Vet
10 be chosen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
NEGROES ENGAGE IN
FIGHT WITH BEER BOTTLES
Police Raid Ross street House, where
Smnll Battle Is Co

Nester Brown and Sarah Bright. both
colorcd. were fined $50 and costs each
Yesterday on charge of maintain
ing disorderly house at l4ol Ross
street Police Sergeant Waymack,
with Policemen Akers, Matt, Cline and
Duke. raidcd the place during a free
for all fight, In which number OF
lamps were thrown across the room.
They arrested eight negroes
howard Miller and John Coles are
being held on charge OF throwing
a lamp at William Going Coles and
lanes johnson are also charged with
assault!ng John Mayo with a lamp and
beer bottle, while Miller Is alleged to
have assaulted Alfred Stokes with n
lamp. These cases were continued
until January 80 on account OF tho in
jurics which Mayo and Stokes received
They arc In Virginia Hospital
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
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ATTACHMENT ABATED
Sheriff Mercer No Longer Holds Auto
mobile OF William Wade Scott.

Judge Crump. of the Law and Equity
Court. yesterday abated an attachment
levied some weeks ago by Sheriff
Mercer on an automobile said TO be
owned by William Wade Scott and his
wife, Lucille La Verne. The attach
mcnt was issued at the instance OF
Lawrence kesler. former property man
OF the Lucille La Verne Company. while
the company was playing at the En-
pire Theatre Mr.. Eesler alleged that
$3.50 was due him In salary. Suit for
that amount has since been Instituted
by him. Miss La Verne contcnded that
the car was not owned hy her. hut by
n relative who lives In New York.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
MAY NOT HAVE CHIEF
Much Opposition in Chesterneld County
to Appointment OF Police Head.

Although the Chesterfield Board OF
Supervisors provide for the creation
OF the office when II reorganized the
county police fore. ia:t year, It Is rot
believed now that a CHEF of police Nill
be appointed There has been much op-
position to the plan. many arguing that
there is no need :o' n head over tina
sunr comfy officers. rEd that the extra
~ salary per month that goes with the
cifce should be saved. Judge Robcr:
q. Southall was to have made the ap-
LLintment six months ago. but he has
taken no action in the matter. County
officer a. T. Taylor. the oldest man or
the force. was expected to be chosen
for the position
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Not Robbed In untcI

Headquarters detectives are investi-
gazing the loss of II. u. Gregorys
watch, worth SEQ. and SIS in cash.
which were taken from him Sunday
morning. Although Gregory reported
TO the police that his room at the
Aber House. Eighth and Franklin
streets. had been entered. the manage
ment or the hotel states that the rob-
perry was not committed in the hos
telry.. but on the street. Sunday morn
Ing Gregory left the hotel with his
watch and money In his pockets. When
he returned to the hotel In company
with two men. whom he met while out
or the hotel, he was minus his valu-
ables
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
PERFECT SCORES
Policemen WhftIock and TinsIey Make
Record for Pistol Shooting.

Policeman w. b. Whitlock and De-
tccttve TinSley yesterday made perfect
scores of thirty In the pistol practice
held at the First Precinct Station
Several other officers made excellent
records. registering twenty seven,
twenty eight and even twenty-nine
hits In thirty shots More than fifty
policemen participated In the shoot
OF yesterday. Other members of the
force Will be given an opportunity 10
test their skill to-day and Tomorrow.
Policeman Whitlock has registered
perfect records with considerable con-
sistency during the last two years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
unknown BURGLAR
FIRES At MRS. |. W. LANE
Floyd Avenue Woman Finds In
truder Rifiing Her Husbands
Pockets.
MAN RUNS OFF WITH TROUSERS
Turns at Foot Of Staircase and Fires
One Shot at Mrs. Lane, Standing at
Top of Steps, Bullet Striking Over
Her Head.

burglar shot at Mrs. L. w. Lane,
1913 Floyd Avenue. about 1O:45 o'clock
last night after she had discovered
him In the act OF ri1!ng her husband
pockets and had chased him from the
room and down the front staircase.
The man reached the foot OF the stairs
In safety. and there turned and shot
at Mrs. Lane. who was at the head
OF the steps. The bullet entered the
ceiling above her head, and the man
escaped
Mrs. Lane informed Policeman witt
Tomlinson. who was rushed to the
house I'm the Second Station automo-
bile as soon rs word was received OF
the attack. that she had awakened to
see the man bending over chair on
which her husbands trousers had been
placed. She arose In bed and de-
mandcd to know who was in the room
The man half-turned and broke for
the door. Mrs. Lane jumped up and
started after him. He ran down the
stairs toward the front OF the house,
and after firing the shot made good
his escape
DROPPED LANES TROUSERS
AS HE RAN UP AVENUE
Policeman Tomlinson learned that
the burglar had entered the house
through front window, and that he
had made his exit In the same manner
The burglar did not drop Lanes trous-
ers until he had proceeded up Floyd
Avenue some distance, the officer find
Ing them In tho front yard OF house
further up on the block. Lane was not
awakened until the shot was fired at
his wife.
1t is believed that the shot was fired
in an attempt to discourage pursuit
and was not intended to strike Mrs
Lane. The police were Informed of the
incident promptly. and Sergeant Clark
son ordered Tomlinson to the house at
once. lie arrived within five minutes
after the shooting. but could discover
nothing as to the route taken by the
burglar other than that he had gone I'D
Floyd Avenue. Mrs. Lane, who later
became somewhat nervous, reported
that nothing had been stolen. She was
unable to give good description OF
the man, but thinks he was small, and,
possibly, white man
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20

The hnal decision ia the case OF Mrs
Mary r. Quinn. OF stop 20. Sc. en- Pines
Line, who was arrested some time ago
on chhrRe OF shopliftine in THAI
hejmer Brothers store. v;s ay.tp nov,
Doned yesterday Justice crutchneld
announced that h" wished to talk with
the members OF the commission which
ad5udged the woman sane before he
passed Judgment. ana. therefore, con
tinued the case until January IS. Sub
poenas were Issued for y l.. Martin and
i. +. Bright and Justice OF the Peace
Il. j. Puryear. OF Iicnrico COUNTY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
many ASSOCIATIONS
PAY TRIBUTE TO LEE
Birthday Is Observed ms State, Mu-
nicipal and Bank Holt
day.
PLACE TABLET IN HOLLYWOOD
Date OF Annual Memorial Exercises
Advanced to June 3 to Agree With
Reunion Dates-Open House Is
Kept All Day at Lee Camp Hall.

All the South yesterday observed tho
nativity OF General, Robert Il. Lee. and
In Richmond there was holiday in state
and municipal Offices. banks. public
SCHOOLS and the larger commercial
houses. In the City Hall only the
courts were open, though the other
departments had performed such duties
as IN their nature were absolutely es-
Sential. There were various observ-
anccS during the day.
r. E. Lee Camp OF Confederate Vet
Grams held open house from . o'clock to
. o'clock. and many visitors thronged
through the building to gaze upon tho
portraits OF the distinguished leaders
Homo feast was given to the vet
Grams.
At the meetirg of the Hollywood Me-
mortal Association 1t was decided. on
the request of the Confederate veteran
associations to change the date of the
hollywood Memorial Day this year
from May 30 to June 3, In order to
coincide with the Confederate Reunion
TO be held here during the first part
of tho latter month.
WILL. UNyEIL TABLET on
SOLDIERS MONUMENT
Member OF Confederate womcn's or
Eantzations will at that time unvcil
with appropriate ceremonies a bronze
tablet TO be placed at the front OF ;hc
Soldiers Monument in Hollywood as n
memorial to Confederate woman and
TO commemorate the fact that the Leg
islature of 1914 gave $4,000 to place this
section In the perpetual care of Holly
wood Cemetery Company.
The Memorial Association has just
completed much necessary work in or
der to beautify the soldiers section, re-
pairing the stone work. painting the
grand stand. building Il new fence and
strengthening the monuments. They
expect also 10 plant shrubs and flowers
this spring. and in many other ways
to add to the attractivenesa OF the
grounds.
DIR. BOWIE SPEAKS TO
BUSINESS COLLEGE STUDENTS
patriotic address delivered before the
sey Business College in celebration OF
the anniversary. Rev w. Russell Bowie,
d. d.. rector of st. Paurs Episcopal
Church. declared that the revered
chicftain of the Confcdcracy, in leov-
ing the high position In the Union to
serve his own people of the South,
made great personal sacrifice like
unto that OF Moses. who left his sta
tion of ease, wealth and glory In the
palace of Egyptian nobility to lead his
chosen people out of bondage anu i:ito
a fair and free land
DR.. Bowie has the distinction Of scrv-
ing the church Of which Lee was 4
member during the troublous days OF
the early sixties. Being n student of
Virginia history and an orator he made
profound impression upon his large
and arpreciative audience
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
FUND for Earthquake Sufferers.

a committee has been appointed by
the Italian Beneficial and Social So
ciety TO raise funds for the sufferers
from the earthquake which brought
such disaster to Italy last Wednesday,
Large response Is anticipated
The officers OF the society are Chasie
Trafleri. president: D. Marroni. vice
president; r. Catignani. financial secre-
tary. and Louis Corrieri. treasurer:
trustees. c. A. Canepa. A. Alright and
John Coll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
FIVE CANDIDATES OUT FOR
HOSPITAL COMMISSIONER
Many Well-Known Men Seek An.
pointment to Alleged Sinecuro
Position,
MOVE TO SECURE ALIENIsT
Would Increase Pay and Appoint as
supervisor of State Institutions
for Insane an Expert Consulting
Alienist.

while OF tho surface little effort is
being expended. there is a sharD and
vigorous campaign being waged BY fve
cahnidatcs FOR tho appointment OF
State Hospital Commissioners The
term OF the incumbent expires on
March ]. and the appointment lies in
me hands OF Governor Stuart. The DO
sitioh pays salary OF $4,000 q year,
together with certain travelling cx-
penses. There being little actual work
connected with it. the position is con-
sidcrcd sinecurc, which is eagerly
sought after.
The position OF State HospitaI Com
missioner was created by tho Virginia
constitution. 1t Is now held by J. n.
Hauserman, nm attorney. Of Woodstock,
who has been In the position for sew
cral years, the term being for n period
OF four years. Opposing the incumbent
arc Robert Gillian. Sr.. Of Petersburg:
Darnall. Roanoke, and Or. l.. s Foster,
Norfolk
MOVEMENT on FOOT TO SECURE
EXPERT CONSULTING: ALIESIST
For some time there have been CT
forts directed toward securing the APP
potntmcnt OF AN cxpcr, alicnist for the
position. The idea Is 20 secure q man
who can actually take charge OF the
State institutions and direct their ar
fairs In scientific and modern way.
Such "A man. however, could not be re
cured at the present salary. but II is
thought that the figure could be in :
creased II the proper man was Sc
cured.
Governor Stuart has the appointment
In his power. and as the term does not
expire until March /. he has not yet
ton. and will probably not do so for
several weeks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Roys Said to hive sto,cn cana,

Charged with breaking into the store
al "of North Twenty-scvcnth street
ana stealing lot of candy. four small
"h'tc boys w"r" yesterday afternoon
arrested ny Policemen Rcrtucci and
cousins. inc boys were sent to the
Juvenile Detention Home. where they
w!ll be held pending their arraign-
ment In the Juvenile Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Convicted of StenIInx.

Mary Carter, alias Mary st. John,
alias Nora Phillips. colored, charged
with stealing from several merchants
by means Of orders purporting to have
been those of Mrs. j. Scott Parrish, was
yesterday convicted on each charge in
the Police Court, and was sentenced to
800 days In Jail. The woman noted an
appeal in each case. The cases have
been standing since June of last year.
when she was first arrested by Detec-
tiveSergeants Willy and Kellam and
Detective Bryant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
House Flag at Unlf Nu,t.

state Capitol while the General As
scmbly is IN session. WAS AZ half mas,
yesterday out Of respect FOR John T.
Loving. the veteran enYroSsinx clerk
who died yesterday morning Tho Stat.
and United States flags hung in their
usual positions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Small Ffre or soutbr,de.

small FIRE In two frame dwellings
at 2ll and 2f3 East Seventeenth Street.
South Richmond. called out Engine
Company No. 13 and Truck Company
No. yesterday at noon. The blaze
started on tho roof. but was soon ex-
tinguished by the fremen. 1t Is be-
lieved that defective flue was the
origin Of the fire. Little damage was
done the buildings. which are occupied
by negroes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Mr. Gray Named M Trustee.

Ernest a. Cray, an attorney Of this
city, has been appointed trustee OF the
estate OF +. T. Sheppard. which is
largely In Central Texas. The estate
Is valued at 100000. Mr. GRAY sue
ceeds .. l.. Cochran. president Of the
First National Bank, of Houston, as
trustee. Mr.. Gray Will leave February
] for Texas to assume his duties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Small Hoy. Arre.ted.

Robert Gary and Charles Baldwin,
two young white boys. were yesterday
arrested by Policemen Bertucci and
Cousins on charge OF being disorderly
on the street. They were sent to tho
Juvenile Detention Home. and will be
nrraiEncd In the Juvenile Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Hear Charge Against Railroad

The State Corporation Commission
will to-day go into the trial OF charges
against the Laurel Railway Company,
which, II is alleged, failed to make Its
annual report Of operating expenses for
the year 1914. The case will be heard
in the courtroom OF the commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Disiocatcd III.

Ambulance Surgeon Stern was yes-
terday afternoon called upon to treat
ucRer wood. a2l South Randolph
street VINO suffered a dislocated iustcr
wien morse Tell on his foot The
man was able TO 20 homo af,cr h,inu
treated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
street Car Block. Tron.

TRAFFIC along Main Street and on
several or the cross-tJwn lines was in
terrupted for about fifteen minutes yes
terday morning. when 81 motor on
HUI street car burned out as the car
was rounding the curve AT Ninth and
Main Streets. The car was finally
pushed up the steep hill and on TO the
barns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20

Policeman a. VI. Smith last night ar
rested William Winston, colored, on a
warrant charging him with being a
fugitive from justice In Hcnrico County.
where the man is said to be wanted
on larceny charge. He will be de-
livcrcd TO the county authorities to-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Want colored renchera.

The Co1ored CIVIC Improvement
League will hold public meeting at
Icbenczer Baptist Church .o-night for
the purpose OF considering the question
Of colored teachers for the Armstrong
High School.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20

The case against Zenova Hfkmcv.
charged with assaulting and cut,iug
John Lunis. was Yesterday continued
until January 30. Lunis IS said TO nc
in serious condition at Virginia IIns.
pitaL Policeman KUHN arrested NIX
,n.v
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Charged with burglary.

George Randolph. colored, was last
night arrested by Policeman Kuhn on
a warrant charging him with burglar
izing tho house OF Annie Newton. a,
los North Seventeenth Street. The man
viii be arraigncd before Justice
Crutchiicld to-day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20

Robert Harrison, colorcd. was yc,
'cTday arrested by Policeman Small
wood on warrant charging him with
being q suspicious character, suspocted
OF larceny. lie VIII he arraiyncd In
Inc Police Court this morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Arrerted for Stealing shoes.

Haywood Cabcll colorcd charged
with stealing a pair OF shoes from the
Adams Express Company. was con-
vj.tcd In tho Police Court yesterday,
and was sentenced to Jail for ninety
days. Detective Gordon Smith arrested
tho man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
Sent to Grand Jury.

Tho case against Edwin Charity,
charged with killing his slster-in-law
January !, was yesterday sent to the
grand Jury for trial. The mans
brother was the principal witness
against him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-20
SEGREGATION LAW UPHELD
Two CoiOred People Fined for Moving
Into white NeiEhborhoOd.

Mary Jackson and Joseph Blaylock.
both colorcd. were fined 500 and costs
each In the Police Court yesterday on
charge OF violating the segregation
ordinance.
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-05-04
WEEKS BANK STATEMENT

-, New York. May 1.-The statement Of
tne actua! condition of clearing houSa
panks Is aud trust companies shows that
1ney 3n, mold $17O,1SO,37O reserve in excess Of
eesai eo requirement. This is a decrease of
$S4, 500 from last week 0iease VI
Inc statement follows:
Actual Condition
zoi Loans, oar etc.. s., ,4aO, ,593 zoo, increase sao
1865 ieserye in own ss9 1aults (B) s4s4
f1ae feMeral a reserve bank $121 600 decrea 90
COO Relergs dearsaxd in 9thsr depesitories
mand ma deposits s. 34s COO: increase sea
Increase see eoa tine aaH deposits 1927 ESQ
~; ~ IN Increase s65,00O. OBJ of which SO
0O oSe 0oH IS specie specie aggregate reserve $576,
crease ere Ss54,5oo. Summary of STATE bant Ie :
nnt nf ;rusr ;paSna companies in greater New York
ment; me IT, Loans. etc, s569. .s57 oOO decrease
1oa' leo Specie $45. 5.137. 500: increase ssce
s1oc tOc ooa Legal tenders s9.414 800: decreas;e
.oo s.oo,.oo; y Total deposits s7O2, ,7o5. 600: in
lease ros.1s sSo.9lS. leo. Banks cash reserve in
reserve in vault $43, ,73s9, eco ''S1