The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

presstons gathered in London. where
he was struck BY the elegant appear
ance OF hatless ladies in theatres.
The theatre managers, who are TO
be held responsible for violations OF
Herr Won Jagows ukase. and fined
s2b for each breach are no less upset
than their lady patrons. Berlin ladies
SIT m theatre boxes largely for the
purpose of displaying ornate millinery
effects. First nights at the Metropol
Theatre. Gay Berlin's particular re-
sort. are interesting no less for the
events on the stage than for the array
of feminine finery on the horseshoe
OF boxes.
There will be premier at the
Metropol In "A few days and whether
fair Berliners are to Yield 10 Won
Jagow or defy him viii be revealed on
that occasion. Meantime a firm OF
fashionable miiiiners announces a new
creation designed especially to over
come the police presidents decree. II
Is filmy thing of satin. jewels and
spangies, embellished with a fakish
aigrette or two. 1t has been named
the "Jagow cap" and forthcoming
first nights are to witness Its debut.
Provide Rapid Exit.
The enterprising authorities of the
city of Berlin, ever ready to adopt i'm
provements have now. by the intro
duction OF municipal motor car
hearse. shown their willingness to
meet the wishes of those persons who
desire a rapid exit from the world.
Hitherto those impatient citizens for
whom life did not pass rapidly enough
In the ordinary way and who ended
1t abruptly by their own hands have
been conveyed TO the mortuary In a
eli u
whose appearance il known to every
citizen in Berlin and which has for
generation been called the blue
box"
AS there Is only one Of these vehi-
Giles and self-intiicted deaths are num-
eroas. totalling nearly a thousand an
nually in Berlin. it has happened that
bodies have had to wait an ,inar4lI-
nate time for conveyance to the NOR
tuary- With the motor car hearse
this difficulty will be overcome, for
1t has accommodation for several oc-
cupants. and can travel at a rapid
rate. 1t In mounted on three pnea-
matte wheels like a delivery tricycle.
1t is painted blue, like its predecessor,
and Is adorned with the Prussian
eagle.
Labor Situation Serious.
The labon unrest in other countries
has given rise to considerable uneasi-
ness in Germany. This is manifest
ing itself both on the side Of the
workmen and on thas of the en-
ployerS
In the metal trades. In which near
ly a million and q half men are en-
gagged. strikes and lockoutS have been
going on for some time, and the situ-
alton has become SO threatening that
the united declarations Of employers
have been forced to meet to discuss
measures Of protection. For the mo-
ment, however. they have decided to
take no combined action. although
they hold out the menace of gen
eral lockout unless the men show
some inclination to limit their de-
mands. Should the lockout occur. as
may happen In the course OF this
month, over 100000 organized trades
urionists will be affected, and along
with them a much larger number of
unorganixed iaborers.
While this disquieting outlook In
one Of the principal branches Of Ger
man industry continues, the employ
ers In other branches are seeking to
strengthen the law against picketing.
which they regard as a danger TO
the community at large. A number
or petitions have been drawn by varl-
Gus decorations and committees and
laid on the table Of the Retchstag.
demanding that the amendment Of
the criminal code now under coneld-