Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-18
ULCERS LAID BARE
Disclosures Made in Debate In the
German Reichstag
Unusual Scenes witnesscd-A Sensational
Criminal Trial Involving Scandal In
Military Circles "A German Jnck-the-
Ripper Social Matters.

Berlin, March 17.-Nhroughout the
week the so-called Lex Heize, which
Government measure was originally de-
signed against public immortality in
various shapes, but into which the Cen
trists and Conservative parties have
managed to smuggle number of pro-
visions curtailing the liberty OF art.
literature and the stage, occupied the
Reichstag. The debate spread over
an enormous field. laying bare many
ulcers never before publicly discussed.
One OF these was the strong evidence
produced by the Left, and unanswered
of the low estate of morality on the
Memorial estates and also the most
general abuse of power by employers
against female employees. This evil
dence was drawn from published re-
ports about the results of an investiga-
ton made by|a score of rural parsons.
When the opposition towards the illib-
eral paragraphs of the bill found the
majority, consisting OF Conservatives,
Centrists and Nationalists meant to
sQuelch the speeches and argumenta-
tions against the above, an obstruction
policy was adopted under the leader
ship of Heron, Richter and Singer, the
intention. apparently. being to wear
out the majority and render them ready
for compromise. This obstruction
policy, which was skilfully carried out
during the latter half of the week, be-
ing Il novel feature in German Parlia-
mentary life, caused the greatest SEN
sation and the most varied comment,
the Tagcblatt speaking of 1T as Par
liamentary breach of the constitution.
UNUSUAL SCENES.
Besides the obstruction caused highly
unusual scenes and noisy and violent
abuses on both sides. Amidst the
Reichstag roar the fact was almost
overlooked that the, meat bill. which.
during the fortnight before. dominated
politics. has again been shelved No
body seems able to tell precisely for
how long nor why, although different
statements in regard to the measure
are current In political circles. The
AErarian leaders believe that the gov
eminent wishes to first have the naval
bill passed, which would defer final ac-
ton on the meat bin until after the
EIlstertide In the meanwhile both the
Emperor and the Bundesrath are still
being bombardcd with protests and
petitions pro and con.
A SENSATIONAL TRIAL
A sensational criminal trial has Just
begun in Iclberfield and will last, 1t is
thought. some weeks. The defendants
are charged with conspiracy in liberat-
lnH luHuTeuS OIL StTOnS ana neaItny
men from military service by the use
Of certain drugs which affected them
temporarily. Cologne physicians and
druggists and army surgeons are also
implicated
GERMAN JACK TIE RIPPER.
The district around Frankfort on the
main is now invaded by IL criminal of
the Jack the Ripper" class. After
several previous cases had been
brought to light the 16-ycar-o son OF
an architect named Winter. in Prech-
lau was horribly mutilated. the body
being partially dissected. The Indca-
tons pointed to the same murderer in
all the cases. but the Identity of the
criminal has not been discovered.
SOCIAL. MATTERS.
Mr.. Andrew d. White. the United
States Ambassador here. and Mrs.
White gave lunch and musicals to-
day, at which Adele Andsderche PLAYED.
a number OF diplomats were present
There will be private theatricals We'd
nesday a t the Lesaig Theatre under the
patronage of Princess Carl Anton
Hohenzollern for the benefit of dis
charged prisoners. The Empress has
purchased a hundred tickets for the
performance. Both the players and the
audience will belong to the highest
court circles. Enormous prices are be-
Ing paid for tickets.
A REICHSTAG SCARE
The Reichstag sat with closed doors
to-day in order to discuss the amend
ment to the Lex Heinz bill.
There was no quorum in the Reich
stag when q vote was about to be
taken. Fifty members demanded a
vote by roll call. and thereupon dem
onstrativey quilted the house before
the decision.
Gov. Taylor Loaves Frankfort.