Evening Star Newspaper, November 9, 1935, Page 1

(0 8 Weather Bureau Forecast.) Cloudy and warmer tonight and tomor- row, probably occasional light rain today; lowest temperature tonight about 50 de- grees. Temperatures—Highest, 62, at 3:30 p.m. yesterday; lowest, 39, at 7 am. today. Full report on page A-4. __ (Closing N. Y.Markets,Pages 15,16&17 NNt = < Markets,Pages 15,16&17 No. 33,429. ITALIANS SET OUT ADVANGE POSTS ON YRMILE ROUTE T0 AMBA ALAII GOAL Objective Fixed for Third Phase of Invasion From North as Southern Army Opens Pathway to Harar. FRONT NOW 75 MILES FROM ERITREA BORDER Gorrahei Capture Carries Graziani Forces 120 Miles From Italian Somaliland, Third of Way to Ogaden Desert—Ethiopians Dis- appear From Makale. (Copyright. 19:35. by the Associated Press.) WITH THE IT. Y IN NORTHERN ETHIOPIA, November 9.—The high command of Italy's northern army drove its advance guard past the captured City of Makale today, and declared the vic- tory by the southern army at Gor- rahei opened the “road to Harar.” After pausing briefly to celebrate the passive capitulation of Makale, forward units fanned out swiftly through new Ethiopian territory to the south, east and west. Control positions were established along the heights of Enda Selassie and Donghea Pass, pathway to Selicot, 15 miles down the 40-mile line of March to Amba Alaji, next objective in the north. Way Opened to Harar. Officers at field headquarters said the successful entrance into Gorrahei in the south by a band of native Dubats Jaid open the way to Harar, where the two armies would join to unite Italy's East Affcan colonies of Eritrea and Somaliland. The new disposition of Italian troops throughout Ethiopia after yes- terday’s twofold triumph lined up the fronts as follows: The two central columns of the northern army—the Fascist Black- shirts under Gen. Ruggiero Santini and the native Askari under Gen. Alessandro Pirzio-Biroli—held Makale. This moved the main northern front forward 60 miles from the first lines set through Adigrat, Aduwa and Aksum in the original drive, and about 75 miles beyond the Eritrean frontier. Gen. Pietro Maravigna's column cut through territory to the north and west, protecting the right flank of the northern army and penetrating into the Adi Abo regions toward Lake Tana, headwaters of the Blue Nile, and therefor of vital importance to British interests. Danakils Control Heights. The fourth column of Danakil war- riors controlled the heights command- ing Makale on the east, protecting the left flank. In the south the capture of the fortified town of Gorrahei carried the leading edge of the wide wedge of troops, advancing under Gen. Rudolfo Graziani, 120 miles out of Italian Somaliland. About double that distance lay ahead of the southern army before it could penetrate the barren Ogaden Desert and reach Harar, strategic capital of the province of the same name and “Garden of Ethiopia.” It is close to the Addis .Ababa-Djibouti Railway, Ethiopia’s only modern out- let to the world. Only forward patrols participated at first in the new drive from the north, with another pause expected to consolidate positions about Makale and perfect communications before the main force advanced again on Amba Alaji. The bands of Ethiopians reported south of Makale by aerial scouts, lead- ing to a belief that the first real resistance might be encountered at Amba Alaji, had disappeared. Seyoum’s Warriors Scattered. Reports from Gen. Maravigna's column to the right said warriors under Ras Seyoum, Ethiopian com- mander in chief on the north, also had been scattered. Earlier reports from natives said the mountain stronghold of Amba Alaji was garrisoned by between 5,000 and 6,000 soldiers, and that 50 per- sons had been killed there under a bombardment by squadrons of Italian military planes. Behind the protection of strong out- posts, festivity prevailed in Makale, where Ras Halle Selassie Gugsa set himself up in his old role of governor, (See WAR, Page 4.) JAPAN’S EMPEROR IS ILL WITH COLD Indisposition Keeps Hirohito From Mock Warfare of Army on Coast. By the Associated Press. KAGOSHIMA, Japan, Névember 9. ~—The Japanese army launched its an- nual grand maneuvers today. with Em- peror Hirohito unable to join his troops in the field because of a cold. Thead forward to the coasts of Kagoshimsa Bay, seeking to repel an “enemy” army into the sea, from which it was supposed to have landed. ‘The Emperor came to this port with pating by Hirohito will be held Wed- troops #gere estimated at 30,000, Entered as second class matter vost office, Washington, D. C. The Foening Sfaf WASHINGTON, D. War Fears Allayed as Italy Quiets Anti-British Campaign Progress Toward Understanding Is In- dicated in Conversations of Mussolini: With English and French Envoys. By the Associated Press. ROME, November 9.—Fascist steps to quiet agitation against Great Brit- ain and other nations imposing sanc- tions on Italy checked today mount~ ing Italian fear of a European con- flict. Despite the silence ‘which the gov- ernment maintained over conversa- tions between Premier Mussolini, Sir Eric Drummond, British Ambassador, and Count Charles de Chambrun, French Ambassador, usually well in- formed sourees said they saw indica- tions of progress toward a definite Anglo-Italian understanding. In the absence of any official an- nouncement to this effect, however, these sources were cautious about pre- dicting the actual extent of any such rapprochement. Two facts were clear: Italy proceeded with its prepara- tions for meeting the worst that League of Nations sanctions could of- fer, should the negotiations for un- derstanding in Europe and peace with Ethiopia fail. Also, Italy’s colonial armies estab- lished themselves solidly in newly conquered territory with no apparent thought of turning back. To aid the European negotiations, nevertheless, an authoritative source said, Fascist leaders had ordered a halt to anti-foreign demonstrations. Subordinates in the vast Fascist organization throughout Italy were in- structed, this source said, that the sign-snatching and similar manifesta- tions which menaced foreign property in Italy during the last week must stop. The press was told to end its heated criticisms of Great Britain, editors being instructed to avoid inflamatory articles which might arouse fll feeling against residents in Italy of any other nationality. The source said these orders reflect- ed an advance in the conversations proceeding between Italy, Britain and France. He pointed out, however, that the conciliatory policy did not mean any slackening of preparations to resist sanctions. ‘These preparations included closing of scores of stores for charging exces- sive prices, in view of the forthcoming League boycott and embargo on key products to Italy, which has been ordered into effect nine days from today. Persons trying to move their money out of the country have been arrested, and speculators selling the lira at a great discount for foreign money have been jailed. Fascist vlgflanoe committees kept watch in Rome and provincial centers. CAFFERY IS SAVED FROM DEATH PLOT U. S. Ambassador Marked as Cuba Opens War on Criminals. By the Associated Press. HAVANA, November 9.—An official appeal called the people of Cuba into & campaign to “exterminate” crim- inals today after a high source dis- closed that a plot to assassinate United States Ambassador Jefferson Caffery had been frustrated. ‘The first fruits of the drive fol- lowed at once, with announcement of the arrest of four persons accused of planning to kidnap or kill Police Chief Col. Jose Pedraza. ‘The “master plot” against Caffery, authorities said, was balked by Cuban Army intelligence agents on the eve of the assassination day. Plot Halted by Arrest. ‘Twenty-nine men were said by army agents to have sworn to kill Caffery—the first intended victim of a terrorist campaign—with the slay- ing set for last Priday. The arrest of the leader the day before halted the plot. Army authorities said they believed the plot arose from a desire by radicals to draw American intervention in Cuba, thus provoking a revolution. With a majority of the 29 suspects still at large, Secretary of the In- terior Maximilian Smith summoned all Cubans to aid a drive to “exter- minate * * * a sect of dangerous criminals * * * who must be faced as tigers, grown vicious on the taste of human flesh.” “Intolerable Savagery.” “It is impossible for a civilized city to tolerate such savagery as Havana has been suffering,” he said. “Self-preservation demands civic co- operation. You are only asked to watch what goes on about you and report any suspicious occurrence at once to the nearest police station to make it possible to prevent acts of {Arrorl.sm that may strike those you ove. “The government is strong enough to defend itself and punish the guilty, but you can help avoid lamentable consequences.” PLOT FACTS LACKING HERE. State Department Declines Comment on Cuban Reports. By the Associated Press. State Department authorities said last night they had no knowledge of a reported plot to kill United States Ambassador Jefferson Caffery in Havana. Lacking official information, officials declined to comment. China Bans Silver Export. HONGKONG, November 9 (#).— The government today banned the ex- port of silver coins or bullion. AUTOS DEATHLESS FORG-DAY PERIOD Safety Stretch Climbs Up on 1934 Record—Sev- eral Injured. A 15-month record was set today in elapsed time since a fatal traffic acci- dent in the District. It has been 16 days since the last fatal accident here although the per- son injured at that time died several days later. The period is the longest without a fatal injury since August, 1934, when 24 days elapsed without a death. No one was critically injured here in the past 24 hours, according to police reports, although a 5-year-old child suffered a leg fracture and sev- eral others were treated at hospitals for cuts and bruises. Helen Mierke, 822 Sixth street southwest, whose leg was broken, was struck by a truck in front of her home when she ran out in front of a parked automobtle, police said. She was treated at Emergency Hospital. The truck was driven by Fred L. Davis, 33, of 212 A street northeast, according to police. Eloise Coghill, 6, colored, first block of Patterson street northeast, suf- fered cuts on the lip and the loss of three teeth when struck by an automobile near her home. She was treated at Gallinger Hospital. CHINA CLIPPER ROARS NORTH FOR CALIFORNIA Carrying 50,500 Extra Pounds, Huge Ship Clears Acapulco Harbor in 50 Seconds. By the Associated Press. ACAPULCO, Mexico, November 9 (Via Pan-American Airways Radio) — The heavily-loaded China Clipper, her four 800-horsepower motors at full throttle, roared up off this city’s mountain-guarded harbor at 6:25 a.m., C. 8. T. (7:25 am, E. 8. T) today and headed for San Diego, Calif., 1,600 miles north. Her goal, San Prancisco, where she will inaugurate regular Califoraia- China mail and passenger service No- vember 22, the Clipper hoisted her own 25 tons and 50,500 pounds addi- tional load, 12 tons of it gasoline, into the air in 50 seconds. Her commaader, Capt. Edwin C. Musick, reported she easily cleared the hills lying gbout Acapulco, to which port she flew yesterday from Miami, Fla. e e $2,225 & Month Alimony Asked. LOS ANGELES, November 9 (#).— Temporary alimony of $2,225 & month was requested yesterday of the Su- perior Court by Mrs. Robey Bacon, former actress, pending trial of the divorce suit brought by her husband, Liloyd Bacon, noted film director. She said she would file & cross-complaint in the divorce action. D. C. Federation of Music Clubs Joins Star Safety Campaign Sunshine and Community Society Also Supports Council and Starts Pledging Members. Traffic Deaths to November 9—92; Same Period, 1934—107 mmmw@tmmmummdflhfin) Believing that its work in promoting esthetic standards in Washington should be backed by & practical interest in the welfare of the city, the Dis- trict of Columbis Federation of Music Clubs has joined with The Evening Star Safety Council in the campaign to reduce the death and accident toll on the streets and highways of the city. Community Society of the District of Columbis, WITH. SUSR4IY MORNING EDITION e b C., STUDY OF PEPCO RETURN ORDERED BY COMMISSION 7 Per Cent Figure May Be “Revised Downward on ° Basis of Net Excess. STUDY TO BE PRELUDE TO RATE ADJUSTMENT Annual Hearing on Charges to Follow in January—Last Cut $147,500. An investigation of the rate of re- turn allowed the Potomac Electric Power Co. under the present sliding scale agreement was ordered today by the Public Utilities Commission as a prelude to the annual adjustment of rates to be determined in January. Notice was served on William Mc- Clellan, president of the power com- pany, that the commission had con- cluded that existing facts warrant consideration of the rate of return prior to the January annual hearing. The company last year reaped a profit of nearly $5,000,000 under rates then existing. This was the net operating income. The excess over the allowed 7 per cent return was found to be $285,000. The commis- sion last January set aside $147,500 for reduction in rates, which was spread over several brackets. These facts and the wording used by the commission in its notice to the company set up possibilities of a re- duction of the rate of return which might be allowed the company under the suggested revision of the present sliding-scale plan. New Shares to Be Issued. ‘The development came suddenly to- day as & sequel to announcement the North American Co. giant utilities holding company, is to issue 25 partic- ipating shares for each of its 62,000~ odd common shares held in the Wash- ington Railway & Electric Co., which owns the Potomac Electric Power Co. outright. That plan, filed with the Federal Securities and Exchange Commission some days ago, now is being scruti- nized by the Public Utilities Commis- sion and Reople’s Counsel William A. Roberts, as well as by the Federal commission. ‘The North American stated it pro- posed to sell on the open market its holdings of the participating shares, which would be substituted for the present Washington Rallway & Elec- tric shares, and then have but a small interest in the local holding concern. With the North American suggest- ing it would expect to sell its partici- pating shares at prices up to $30 a share, local experts have figured the North American would reap a huge profit in the stock disposition. ‘Wording of Letter. The commission’s letter to Presi- dent McClellan stated: “The commission for some time has been giving serious consideration to the matter of rate of return allowed your company under the existing slid- ing scale arrangement. “It has concluded that the existing facts warrant consideration prior to, or at the time of, the annual rate hearing. Timely notice under the statute as to date of hearing will be given.” Members of the commisison, in dis- cussing the investigation move, re- frained from any forecast of the out- come of scrutiny of the allowed rate of return under the sliding scale. Riley E. Elgen, commission chair- men, explained generally he thought the commission from time to time should investigate to see if it was desirable to consider changes in the sliding scale plan. He said he thought now was a time when there should be an investigation as to the propriety of the present scale. $66,073,182 Rate Base. The present scale became effective in January. 1933. It allows a 7 per cent return to go wholly to the owners of the P. E. P. Co. The rate of return last January was applied to an agreed rate base, or valuation, of $66,073,182. One-half of the excess of the re- turns between 7 and 8.25 per cent was to be returned to the P. E. P. Co. subscribers in rate reductions under this plan. Three-fourths of the returns between 8.25 and 9 per cent was to be used for rate reduc- tions. Five-sixths of the excess profits over 9 per cent was to be applied in rate reductions. The total net income of the Pepco was found last January by the com- mission to be $4,920,123. The excess (See PEPCO, Page 4.) STORM DISSIPATED * Weather Bureau Allays Fears of Hurricane’s Return. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., November 9 (P).—A terse Weather Bureau advis- ory, “Storm has dissipated,” today cheered coastal residents who feared the return of the post-seasonal hurri- cane which killed 19 persons in the Bahamas and South Florida. “All warnings are down on the Florida coast,” the bureau said. Readers’ Guide KINGSFORD-SMITH SEARCH GONTINUES Faint Hopes Still Held That Lost Flyer May Be Found. By the Associated Press. SINGAPORE, Straits Settlements, November 9.—Desperate aerial search- ers for Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, missing nearly two days on a speed flight from England to Australia, re< fused today to abandon hope of res- cuing the world-famous aviator. Contrary to earlier belief, it was learned that the missing ace’s plane could remain afloat indefinitely if he had been forced down with his co- pilot, Tom Pethybridge, on the Bay of Bengal, where they were last seen fighting through a monsoon. Planes and ships searched fruitlessly throughout the day for the missing fiyers, however, and darkness fell with no further word of their fate. Royal Air Force Joins Search. Royal Air Force planes soared north, nearing the Siamese frontier, to start | a systematic scanning of the stormy waters from Victoria Point, above the Malay Federated States. C. James Meirose, who abandoned his own flight from England to Aus- tralia and placed himself at the orders of the Royal Air Force after flying past Kingsford-Smith’s ship over the bay, followed the flying boats at a slower speed. Earlier today, two of the Royal Air Force ships returned from a dawn flight over the bay and coastal jungle islands, having found no trace of the men, then missing 36 hours. Another squadron of bombing planes was held in readiness to give any necessary aid. Melrose, taking off for the North, said he would fly low over the water, following Kingsford-Smith’s route over the Bay of Bengal where he had passed the lost Australian pilots, fly- ing low about 150 miles from shore. Previously Lost for Days. Hour after hour passed without any word from Kingsford-Smith, whose monoplane was equipped with a wire- less set, but the 38-year-old fiyer, a former member of the Royal Air Force who has flown both the Pacific and the Atlantic, has often been lost for days, only to emerge from danger safely. In this latest of his adventures he (See KINGSFORD-SMITH, Page 2.) POLICEMAN KILLED CHASING GUNMEN Companion of Jersey Trooper Con- tinues Pursuit, but Is Out- distanced. By the Associated Press. . ELIZABETH, N. J., November 9.— State Trooper Warren G. Yenser was fatally wounded today by shotgun fire from a fleeing automobile on the State highway near Avenel. Yenser and Trooper John Matey were on night patrol and had stopped at Sand Hill, 6 miles south of New Brunswick, when a couple with Penn- sylvania license plates roared by, They jumped into their car and gave chase, overhauling the car in Avenel. Matey was driving and e Exd SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1935—THIRTY-FOUR PAGES. Kingsford-Smith’s England-Australia Record Is Lowered By the Associated Press. PORT DARWIN, Australia, No- vember 9.—Sir Charles Kingsford- Smith’s 1933 England-Australia solo record was lowered today by a fellow Australian, H. F. Broad- bent. Broadbent, landing here six days, 21 hours, 19 minutes after leaving Croydon, beat Kingsford- Smith's record by 7 hours, 28 minutes. EASTMAN CHARTS WORKERS' GOURSE Doubts Government Man- agement of Railroads Wil Be Necessary. By the Associated Press. ST. LOUIS, Mo., November 9.—The possibilities of Government manage- smcnt of railroads were discussed to- day by Joseph B. Eastman, Federal co-ordinator of transportation, but he expressed doubt that such a step will be necessary. Addressing the annual organization conference of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, East- man charted policles which he said rail employes might wisely pursue “with respect to the introduction by the railroads of labor-saving plans, | practices and devices.” Urges Acceptance of Plan. Emphasizing the carriers’ need for “greatest operating efficiency at low- est possible cost,” Eastman told his listeners that although consolidation and unification economies would throw some men out of work in the immediate future “there will be more jobs in the long run if you accept these *economies now.” “If you do not,” he warned, “if you insist that two men must do work that could be safely and efficiently performed by one, you are helping to close the door against future increase in employment opportunities.” Declaring that some rail workers might think Government operation would be the solution of their present difficulties, the speaker said “this idea is in no way shocking to me and there is much to be said for it.” Unwilling to Urge Step. Eastman said he had been unwilling to recommend such a step under pres- ent conditions, but added: “It is at least possible that, regard- less of any theoretical considerations, we shall reach the state which many other countries have reached, where, as a practical matter, it will be neces- sary to take the railroads over because they have ceased to be an attractive fleld for private capital and enterprise and no other alternative will be open.” While expressing doubt that “we shall come to that pass,” Eastman added that if Government manage- ment should be necessary he would “fight with all the strength that is in me” for a business rather than a political administration of the roads. ‘Under Government ownership, East- man said, the carriers would continue to compete with other forms of trans- portation, and for that reason it would still be necessary to cut operating ex- penses to “the lowest reasonable min- imum consistent with good and at- tractive service.” La Guardia Takes Rest. NEW YORK, November 9 (#).— Mayor F. H. La Guardia entered Mount Sinai Hospital for a week's rest and observation yesterday. The only evemng Kaper in Washington with the Associated Press News and Wirephoto Services. %% ANYHOW, THEY CANT LAY THE BLAME onMe! UTILITIES WARNED ON COLEMAN RULE Landis Says Law Is Valid Pending High Tribunal Decision. By the Assoclated Press. The New Deal was embarked today | on an effort to get utility holding com- panies to take the first step of com- pliance with the 1935 public utility act. Alluding to the Baltimore Federal | Court decision declaring the whole act unconstitutional, Chairman James M. Landis of the Securities Commission | said the law “is valid until the Su- preme Court declares otherwise.” He warned holding companies that if they do not register with the Securi- ties Commission by December 1, as provided in the act, much of their cor- porate activity thereafter will be tainted with questionable legality. ‘The registration section calls for cer- tain information about the companies, on which the commission will base its | determination as to which ones should | be permitted to continue in opera- tion. The sct provides for the eventual elimination of utility holding firms considered uneconomic or unnecessary, splitting up of those whose area of operations is deemed too widespread, | and regulation of the remeinder. Registration Urged. Landis, in a press interview yester- day, sought to show registration would be the wisest step for the utilities firms to take, and he also said it was “about time” they informed their stockhold- ers whether they intended to do so. If they declin® to register, he said, their subsequent actions, such as issu- ing securities, negotiating contracts, acquiring other companies, and even performing sales and service contracts would be in doubt as to their legality. Referring to the registration forms which, he said, call for only a small amount of information about finances and operating structure, he said: “We have purposely made this as simple as possible. It calls for no un- usual disclosures and places no heavy burdens. They can take this way, or they can refuse to register—then they won't know where they are; neither will the public nor the stockholders.” The act of registering, Landis em- phasized, will not prevent the com- panies from fighting the act in the courts. “There is full opportunity all along the line to contest our every action,” he said. President Roosevelt declined to com- ment on the Baltimore decision yester- day, saying he had only seen the head- lines in the newspapers and had not had time to study the ruling. Meanwhile, utility shares in the New York market soared 1 to 3 or more points to reach new tops for the last two years. Some other stocks were carried along with them. Landis noted at his press confer- ence that $976,000,000 utility issues (See UTILITIES, Page 4.) A. A. A. DROPS WORKERS ON TEMPORARY STATUS Officials Announce Dismissals ‘Will Continue at Rate of 10 to 15 Daily. The Agricultural Adjustment Ad- ministration has begun to drop a large of temporary workers taken on under 60-day appointments to clean up corn-hog, cotton and wheat contracts coming in from farmers as the year ends. ‘T. Weed Harvey said the reduction was customary and thas from now until the last of the month, dismissals would be at the rate of 10 or 15 daily. Clerks and auditors are the class involved. Value of Gasoline Trade Names Is Doubted in Reportby N. R. A. By the Associated Press. The N. R. A. consumers division reported today that gasoline sold un- der a trade name has & “tantalizing Yesterday’s Circulation, Some Returns Not Yet Received. (UP) Means Associated Press. 130,581 TWO CENTS. BOXER IS QUIZZED ON TORCH SLAYING N MONTGOMERY Charred and Shot Body of Man Found Two Miles From His Auto. FACE UNRECOGNIZABLE; FINGERS BURNED AWAY Colored Suspect Questiomed on Missing Resident of Doubs in Murder. By a 8taff Correspondent of The Btar. ROCKVILLE, Md, November 9.— A colored boxer who claims to be the stepson of Manuel Silva of Doubs, Md., whose abandoned car was found near the spot where the unidentified body of a torch murder victim was discovered this morning, was being questioned by States Attorney James H. Pugh this afternoon. ‘The suspect was brought to Rocke ville for questioning as Montgomery County police pushed their investigae tion of the circumstances surrounding the death of a youth whose charred body, believed bullet ridden, was dis= covered beside the Rockville-Beallse ville road about 14 miles from here, Abandoned Car Found. Within 2 miles of the body a high= powered sedan, containing smears on its upholstery, which police think were caused by burns, and a mat of blood-soaked hair, was found. The man being questioned identi fled himself as Alfred Brown, 21, & professional prize fighter, of 31 South Baltimore street, Baltimore, who claims to have sparred with Joe Louis and other noted pugilists under the name of Young Bobby Burns. Brown claims he started for Wash- ington in Silva's car yesterday, but had a flat tire and left it on the roadside. Reports Seeing Machine. Harold Ward of Dawsonville, how= ever, told police he saw the machine near his home between 10 and 11 o'clock last night. There were two men in it at that time, he said. According to the story told police | by Brown, Silva is married to a woman | said to be employed as a cook to & ‘Washington physician. Brown also said that Silva was a seaman by profession, but had been unemployed for about four years. On | Thursday afternoon, he said. a man who looked like a Spaniard came to the Silva home at Doubs end told the seaman he had a job for him. Left for Baltimore. Silva, according to Brown, left about 2 pm. to go to Baltimore with the stranger, presumably to take the job. When he left home, Silva was wear= ing gray trousers and a white shirt, Brown said. A hasty examination of the body by Dr. Upton D. Nourse of Dawsonville disclosed & hole in the forehead at the hairline above the nose and ane cther in the back of the skull, bee lieved caused by a bullet. Burns Seen Deliberate. Sergt. Joseph A. Nolte and Polices man Riggs Griffith of the Montgomery force said the victim undoubtedly had been murdered and then burned in an effort to prevent identification. The burns had enveloped so come pletely that only a spot on the back between the shoulder blades was not discolored. The fingers were burned (See MURDER, Page 4.) HOOVER IS SILENT ON CANDIDACY ROW Refuses Comment on Report, Ate tributed to Brother, He Would Not Seek Presidency. By the Associated Prer PALO ALTO, Calif,, November 9.— Former President Herbert Hoover was en route to Los Angeles today, silent on a disputed report from Arizona that he would not be a Republican presidential candidate next year. The Globe (Ariz.) Record yesterday quoted Theodore J. Hoover, brother of Herbert Hoover, as the source of the candidacy report, but the former dismissed the story as & “complete fabrication.” This comment from Theodore Hoo- ver, dean of engineering at Stanford University, brought a reply from T. W. B. Anderson, who wrote the story, that “in 25 years of newspaper work I have never fabricated an ine terview.” He asserted he obtained the inter- view while Dean Hoover was on & recent Arizona trip. Anderson added he told Hoover the material would be used for publication. In a statement last night, Theodore Hoover said, “As I have no informae tion on the (candidacy) subject, I naturally discussed it with no one.” The former President is en route to New York, where on November 16 he will address the Ohio Society. MAIL PILOT IS KILLED AS PLANE CRASHES Ship Falls in Street of Suburb of Fort Worth Shortly After Take-Off. By the Associated Press. FORT WORTH, Tex., November 9. Maus was flying alone from Dallas to Fort Worth and carried no mail. He left Dallas, his home, at 4:10a.m.