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44 THE CRISIS ADVERTISER THE-GHETTO GOVERNOR FERGUSON of Texas, who is threatened with impeachment, began his defense by calling his accuser, Senator W.A. Johnson, a "nigger." W. Ashbie Hawkins of the Baltimore branch of the N. A. A. C. P. has filed a brief of the segregation cases before the Supreme Court of the United States. At Eufaula, Okla., George Martin, a white man, while drunk insulted a colored woman and struck one of her children. She called her husband, Neal Carson, who killed Martin. A mob is hunting for Carson. Edward Jackson of Danville, Va., who snatched a purse containing one dollar has been sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. The mayor of Lakeland, Fla., ha suspended the chief of police for beating a young colored man in order to make him plead guilty to a charge of gambling. A fifth reprieve ha been given Joe Campbell the colored convict of Illinois charged with murder. Edmund J. Murch a retired capitalist of Bangor, Maine, who used to spend his winters in Florida has been killed by George Thompson of Jacksonville, a Negro restaurant proprietor. Thompson found Murch in Thompson's home with Mrs. Thompson. The following lynchings have taken place since our last record: March 12, Maysville, Ky.- William sanders for alleged theft of an overcoat and defending himself against the posse. March 19, Dyersburg, Tenn.- William Thomas, hanged by a mob for shooting an officer. He has escaped from jail and has been already shot ny a deputy sheriff. March 28, Pelham, Ga.- Jow Nowling Killed by a mob. No reason known. Foreign The leader of the revolt against the Turks in the city of Mecca is El Husein Ibn Ali, an Arab of Negro descent. The British transport, Medi, was recently sunk off the Isle of Wright and 615 native South African laborers drowned. Raiswaldi Georgia a cousin of the late Menelik of Abyssinia has been crowned king of Wallou, Goudar and Bekember which are subsidiary states in the Abyssinian empire. Mrs. M. Watson Rudd of the Ideal Exclusive Parlors announces a Special Course in the Art of Beauty Culture during the summer months. This course is planned with special reference to teachers and students contemplating a summer in New York City. As the Size of the class is limited prospective students should apply early. Address Mrs. M. Watson Rudd, 47 West 42d Street, New York City. Red Rose Face Powder Made in all shades to suit your complexion; heals and beautifies. Price 50c. Sample size 20c. Red Rose Cold Cream For dry faces. Price 50c and 25c Red Rose Vanishing Cream For oily faces. Price 50c and 25c Red Rose Beauty Cream For use at night; a real skin food that cleanses, softens and preserves. Price 75c and 50c All made of the best materials. FLORESSENCE MFG. CO., 239 West 63d St., New York City J. R. WIGGINS, Manager. KAHMIR INSTITUTE Trains men and women in modern, scientific methods of hair and skin culture. KASHMIR graduates earn $20.00 to $40.00 per week. Great demand for them. LEARN "THE KASHMIR WAY" Write for catalog, Kashmir Institute- Dept. K. 4709 State St. Chicago,Ill WANTED Agents for THE CRISIS, Dignified work 70 Fifth Avenue, New York THE CRISIS ADVERTISER 45 THE NEGRO PLAYERS Acting Three Plays of Negro Life and Legend By Direction RIDGELY TORRENCE ROBERT EDMOND JONES _________ Dr. W. E. Burghardt DuBois calls the production "Epoch making." The New York TRIBUNE says it is a "Triumph." The New York GLOBE calls it " The most important performance of the season" Cyril V. Briggs, dramatic critic of the AMSTERDAM NEWS, says it " Deserves the support of all." _________ The Art of the Colored Race Established on Broadway It Needs YOUR Support. Music by the Clef Club NOW PLAYING AT THE GARRICK THEATER 35th St., East of Broadway NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE GREELEY 6224