Evening Star Newspaper, June 14, 1926, Page 19

NENCO REDUENE MLITARY FORCS Serrano Says Cauntry Had 100,000 Troops in 1920 and 40,000 at Present. Br the Ascociated Press, | TUCSON, . June 14.—While Europe is talking peace and pre: paring for war, Mexico rapidiy is re- ducing her standing army, it is stated by Division General Francisco Ser- rano, secretary of war during the regime of President Albaro Obregon. | ien. Serrano, who returned to Mex- an extensive m\lrJ‘ rere he was sent to in- | e the military establishments jous countries, arrived here | day in company Wwith| persons high in the ecivil and military life of Mexico. | “After the revolution of 1920." Gen. | Serrano said, “Mexico acquired, by a process of an amalgamation of the different groups that joined in the general movement, an army of 100,- 000 men. Steadily this number has been reduced until it now has reached 40,000 and the objective of 30,000 is close at hand®™ . “Mexico has no military problem as| far as the outside world is con-| cerned,” he continued. “It maln-| tains. its standing army for police purposes. only and not with an eye| to international complications, either | to the North or South. “For the first time in its history the Mexican government has money end instead of spending it inprepara- tion for war it is using it on roads and other civil improvements.” | BRAZIL'S TOKIO ENVOY | IS ORDERED TO MEXICO R. De Lima Silva, Who Escaped | Mobbing After Tilt With Po- lice, to Be Shifted. By the Associated Prase TOKIO, June 14.-—Brazilian Am- bassador R. De Lima Silva, who nar- rowly escaped being mobbed here; when he caned a policeman last| January, will trade posts with the ! Rrazilian Ambassador to Mexico. This announcement was made by the em bassy today. | The caning incident resulted from| an attempt on the part of Tokio police to prevent the Ambassador from crossing an area on which traffic was! stopped to permit the passing of! Crown Prince Hirohito. One police ! officer was sent to a hospital as a| result of the whipping given by the| Ambassador. R | The Japanese foreign office took no| official notice of the incident, holding | it was a private matter between the: Ambassador and the police. The| Black Dragon and other reactionary | Japanese societies attempted to have | the Ambassador recalled, but the mat- ter never went further than the| agitation. ! —_— SOLDIERS FIGHT FIRE. | $500,000 Blaze Destroys Ordnance ! Warehouse at Fort Sill. ! LAWTON, Okla. June 14 (P).— More than 1,000 Field Artillery men gtationed at Fort Sill responded to a | fire alarm at the post vesterday and | aided firemen in bringing under con- trol a blaze which destroved an ordnance warehouse with a loss of $500,000 The fire was prevented from reach- ing nearby ordnance warehouses, | filled with 155 millimeter shells. Bar- | racks of the remount gtation, housing | 80 families, narrowly escaped the | flames. | Only five classes of exhibits, namely | automobiles, radio apparatus, farming' implements,. wine and international 'S, were ghown this year at the Zagreb, Jugoslavia. { ular The “‘i:,iw\\m e " pri get real Resinol I you want to get rid ot eczema, pimples or some other distressing skin eruption, insist upon obtaining Resinol Ointment in the original package. It is | gut up in opal jars, two sizes only— 314 0z. and 135 oz, Preparations similar | in name or appearance and those offered as or for Resinol are not “just the same as Resinol.” Many of '.‘em have_ little healing power, and may even be dangerous to use. ~ THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, On These Floor Samples - Napanee Cabinets —Hundreds of Washington homes are using Napanee Kitchen Cabinets—and hundreds of other homes are waiting for an advantageous opportunity to get one. This sale provides that opportunity. —are classed as Seconds—because of some small im- perfection that in no way lessons their usefulness. $1 Down, Convenient Terms Kann's—Third Floor. These cahinets woven with cretonne. - An Exceptional Value! $18.75 Marie Antoin- ette 5.’ Rugs at $10.98 —9x12 and 8x10 ft. rugs, made of heavy fiber, inter- These are the ideal rugs for Summer as they are cool, durable and unusually at- tractive in their pretty pastel celorings. sale lower than we have hertofore quoted. A Special Sale $1.95 Inlaid Linoleums Priced in this Resinol is never sold in bulk 1 4 Square ° Yard —This is a grade noted for its durability and good looks. The colors go through to the heavy burlap back and the patterns are unusually attractive. 3000 square yards to sell at the reduction above—get what you need and make a real saving. $2.65 (Per Square Yard) Armstrong’s $3.45 Inlaid Linoleums —Every woman knows she will be getting a real bargain when she buys this Linoleum at the reduction offered in this sale. A splendid assortment of patterns is here from which you may choose, including marble-tile designs. Please bring floor meas- urements. Kann's—Third Floor. “POSITIVE AGITATION” —that’s the big revolutionary contribution now made to the world by the oldest and largest maker of electric cleanersin . . . It's the farthest step ever [[[[HHHIKR 1 1“ i taken in thedesignof elec- um{h it tric cleanere—a stepwhich ||(RtaN NI will completely revolu- ‘m“ “ mw tionize household clean- ““ 1“ ing. ) 4 Here is a Hoover that will . remove 101% more dirt, in the same cleaning time, than theHoover you know. , : See The Greater Hoover at once! You'll be fascinared, amazed, enthusiastic! It's the most marvelous cicaner ever devised. See it today, or phone us for a fres home demonstration. Same Easy Terms! $6.25 Down, Completely Equipped Kann's—Third Floor. 155500, The Busy Corner A Remarkably Varied Collection of - Summer Silk Dresses Offers Plain Colors, Printed Polka Dots, Bordered Effects, Etc., at from an assortment varied enough to meet the demands of almost any type of figure, complexion and style. In this lot you will find new one and two piece models, smart holero stvles: plain and printed models with the plain part overblouse and the skirt of the polka dot.: There are hoth long and short sleeved styles. some have the long grace- ful tie. Dress for sports and afternoon wear. Colors and materials as follows: Our Greatest Sale This Season! Thousands of Yards of - $1.95 to $3.00 Silks at and Patterns 72x108 and 90x108, and long erough to cover the P”- lows. Strictly perfect, and regularly priced at §300. Reg. $7.95 Rayon Spreads —72x0-inch Spreads. with scalloped and cut corners and throw to match, in rose, blue, orchid and gold. for single beds only; beau- tiful striped designs Table Linens At Special Prices Sixteen Popular Kinds —Washable Flat Crepe —Striped Tub Crepes —Printed Radium Foulards —Printed Silk Crepes —Georgette Crepes —Striped Tub Broadcloths g —He —Printed Foulards —One enjovs sclecting New Tans Soft Grays Navy Blues New Greens and Combinations —The cizes are Misses' 16 1o 20. Juniors' 13 to 17, Women's regular and extra sizes 36 to 50 and odd cizes from 39 to 45. Kann's—Second Floor. . —All-silk Rough FPongee —Polka Dot Washable Broadcloth —Silk-and-wool Bengaline —Plain and Changeable Taffeta —Panel Lffect Printed Crepe Printed Crepes —All-silk Lingerie Radium —Plain Tub Broadcloth Kann's—Street Floor. The New:Duro Process of Permanent Waving, $20 —The Duro is a-new and superior method which originated in France, and produces the effect of the large, flat marcel. Tt is exclusive with Kann'’s in Washington—make an appointment now—know comfort and convenience for the entire Summer, —For heads that have been p;e\[-)imud_\:rper- . 5 tly waved we recommen uro Treat- ments. at $3.00 ments at Black Dotted worn over black or colored slips Kann's—Street Floor. " A Carload Sale! 700 Extension Window Screens Beauty Parlor—Kann's—Third Floor. ' Tunics, $8.95 and Cream Lace —Fancy Dotted Black Silk Net Tunics, beautifully trimmed with black chantilly lace. These can be Sizes 38 to 46 36 to 49¢ Ea. —Regular 65c grade. Standard Size Hardwood Extension Screens, size 24x33 inches, filled with rustless gal- vanized wire cloth. These have center brace and are in natural finish. ' _Sige 18x33 inches at ... TSize 24281 inches at. —Size 28x41 inches at. % it —Size 3| Other Sizes Priced as Follows e —Sine 3037 30x43 5% - ..19%¢c - e 0x60 inches at MONDAY. JUNE 14, 1926. The Avenue 8th St.-D St. Printed Crepes Bordered Effects Radium de Soie Floral Georgettes Flat Crepes inches wide. —One of the m fabrics. Tt i ton Crepes, 58¢Yd. st popular of Summer wash light weight enough to he* cool, and yet is firm enough to he desriahle for wear on almost any accasion. It is shown in neat. all-over patter; plenty of polka dets and an including llent as- sortment of color combinations. ‘36 inches Dézens of Colors in Irish Dress Linens - 39¢ Yd. smart tweed ground with woven checks and stripes in contrasting colors. This is in a firm, lustrous weave and finish; and at the same price are plain colors, in a complete line of shades. All shrunk to 36 Kann's—Second Floor. Hundreds of Colors 31 X: | wide. 3 —A new departure in the weave has brought out a The Popular Candlewick Bedspreads at $3.75 —The ‘material is"an excelient grade of unbleached cheeting, with the Candlewick design in rose, blue, white and green. Sizes for single and double beds— Kann's—Street Floor. 84.50 Hemstitchéd Linen Table- cloths —The Cream-colored Tunics are made of plain and Pt. d'Esprit net with lace insertion’s and edges—either imitation Pt. Venise or filet. Sizes The Famous “Continental’ Kann's—Street Floor. Screens and Doors * 3 Popular Styles of Sereen Doors $2.29 Ea. —There are 600 of these Doors of- fered. In walnut, silver gray and natural hardwood finishes, but not all sizes in each finish. Some filled with galvanized wire, others black ‘wire, and all with mortised corners . and mitered mountings. 2 These Three Styles—In Sizes 30x78 Inches 32280, 34x84 and 36x84 Inches Other style Doors priced at $1.69 to $4.95 each. Kann's—Third Floor. —Size A0x60 inches, of 'a nicq weight bleached damask and a splendid wearing quality. . .. | @ $2.25 Pure Linen Table Damask at —70 inches wide, heavy weight, silver bleached, and sturdy wear- ing quality . [ Mercerized Damask Tablecloths —70-inch size, made of a nice weight damask, hemmed, ready 1 for use. In neat circular designs. ® Japanese Blue Print Tablecloths - —60-inch size, good quality, in light or dark grounds with attractive designs. Special, each X c