The Dothan Eagle from Dothan, Alabama • 1

The Weather ALABAMA: Cloudy and Wednes some colder tonight. partly cloudy. VOLUME 25. DEBT OF CITY TWO MILLION, REPORT SHOWS Investments for Past Four Years Total Interest Paid For Loans $530,212 OFFICIALS COMPARE OLD, PRESENT ADMINISTRATION: General Indebtedness of Dothan Increased $1,968,052 In Past 14 Years of Dothan's entire inThe City debtedness to date is $2,125,349.75, to a statement released according city officials who said it today by came in response to a large 1 numInquiries from Dothan citiber of sens. The indebtedness Oct.

1, $2,341,239.75, and since 1928, was time it has been reduced that quarter of a million dollars, or $225,889.98, It was pointed out. Investments from Oct. 1, 1928 February 1. this year, tothrough taled $131,703.70, which included $84,680.86 for water, and electric line extensions, $20,252.49 for sanitary and storm sewer extensions, and $26,790.35 for miscellaneous equipment. Interest paid from Oct.

1, 1928 to Oct. 1, of last year totaled, 212.23. Interest paid each year during that time was: 1928-29, 187.13; 1929-80, $133,500.93: 1930-31, 1931-32. $128,138,82. Payroll reductions from Oct.

1. 1928. to Feb. 1, this year, reached $32,484.36 annually or a monthly reduction of $2,707.03. Cash paid from current funds on improvement bonds and interest for the same period totaled $29,045.07.

Bonds maturing in 1932 and 1933 wh'ch must be paid or refunded total $333,500. The statement also carried comparison of the debts made by each administration for the past 14 years, showing the debt Increase for each. In 1918-20. the increase was $48,884.74: 1920-22, 1922-24. $1.167.827.91 (the Chalkers Bluff project): 1924-26, $219 336.71; 1926-28, and 1 1928-Feb.

1, this year, none. The only reducton in the debts dur'ng the 14 year period was from 1928 to Feb. 1, this year, which was $225,889.98. The total Increase of dehts for neriod was $1.968 052.87, and the decrease, $225,889.98. JOVIAL GEORGIA ACTOR SUCCUMBS Bronchial Pneumonia Fatal to Walter Hiers At Home of Father-In-Law LOS ANGELES, Feb.

28. (AP)The films lost a jovial, rotund comedian Monday when Walter Heirs, native Georgian, died suddenly from bronchial pneumonia at the home of his father-in-law. Hiers came to California after goIng Into vaudeville Immediately following graduation from school and worked as a film extra under David W. Griffith. Among the films in which he starred were "Ghost Breakers," "I'mmy," "Bought and Paid For," Lummox," "Seventeen." "Beware of Widows," "Hold That Lion," "Hot Lemonade," and many others.

He played both football and baseball and retained his interest in the games. He was actively identifled fraternal circles and was a memIn ber of the Hollywood Athletic club, the Masquers and Beach clubs along with the Masons and Elks, He was born at Cordele, July 18, 1893, and was graduated from Savannah High School and later from Peeks-Hill Military Academy. He weighed 300 pounds and capital'zed on his size in films. In addition to his widow he is carvived by his father, J. Q.

Heirs New York and an aunt, Mrs. Guyton Fisher of Miami, Fla. FUNERAL. FOR YOUNG HARTFORD MAN HELD HARTFORD, Feb. 28.

(Special)Funeral of George Blackman, 21, who d'ed Saturday morning was held at the family residence Saturday afternoon with the Rev. A. D. Zbinden officiating. Young Blackman is survived by This mother, Mrs.

K. Blackman: two brothers, Mack Blackman of Birmingham, and Osborne Blackman, of Davtona Beach. and one sister, Mrs. Esbon Windham, of Birmingham. Dollar THE BOETTCHER STILL SURE MISSING SON WILL BE RETURNED Refuses to Divulge Contents of Mysterious Package From Kidnapers DENVER, Feb.

28. (AP)-Confident he would receive another communication within the next 20 hours, Claude K. Boettcher, multimillionaire father of Charles Boettcher 2nd. refused Monday to divulge to police contents of letters he received from the abductors containing instructions on how to pay $60,000 ransom. He refused to say why he thought he would hear from the abductors, but it was known the Rev.

D. B. Dagwell visited Boettcher's mansion twice during the morning. Mr. Dagwell previously had delivered to Boettcher three communications which Boettcher admitted were from the kidnapers.

Clark, confronted with Boettcher's newest stand against police interference in his negotiations with the kiduapers, said he had not decided what course of action he would pursue. He said he had not determined whether to press a suge search of Greater Denver and adjoining counties in which 3500 citizens volunteered to participate. Clark sala he was convinced young Boettcher was still alive. RISH PREDICTS ANOTHER SALES TAX BILL SOON I Houston County Solon "Would Not Be Surprised" If Administration Tries Again Rather than attempt to take sales tax bills from the adverse calendar, procedure that would require two-thirds majority, administration leaders Instead are belleved to be contemplating introduction of a new revenue measure that includes levy on sales, according to Rep. J.

W. Rish. The Houston legislator said yesterday that he would not be surprised if the contemplated new sale, tax bill was introduced tomorrow. "Despite the fact that the house ways and means committee adversed the sales tax bills last Wednesday," said Representative Rish, "I do not believe such a measure is dead by any means. I do not believe, however, that administration leaders will attempt to take the bills from the calendar, which would require a two thirds majority, but I look for the Introduction of a new bill, the easiest course for tax advocates to follow." Mr.

Rish expressed the opinion that Rep. F. E. St. John's 'reversal' was sincere last Wednesday when the chairman of the house ways and means committee declared his sales tax 'chloroformed' and definitely stated opposition to further taxation in any form.

Delegations that appeared at the committee meeting last week to protest pending tax measures were warned that further efforts would be made to impose a sales levy, but the consensus of political observers has been that consideration of such measures would be postponed until closing days of the legislature. Nevertheless the Inability of the economy bloc to put the house on record last week against all revenue measures revealed creased strength of tax advocates and the move predicted by Representative Rish has occasioned no great surprise. Since sales tax bills were first introduced this session of the legislature, advocates of the measure have attempted to wear down resistance by postponing hearings and by resorting to other strategy reckoned as favorable 1 to their program. But a militant opposition has refused to surrender with the result that 'surprise' moves have been met la sufficient time to kill their effects. Any new sales tax bill that might be introduced must frat be referred to the ways and meang committee, and unless a hearing is refused -a doubtful procedure- headquarters of the Alabama Independent Merchants association that a large group of citizens will again bepresent to protest.

TO HAVE OPERATION Mrs. V. A. Tidman, wife of Capt. V.A.

Tidman of the Salvation Army unit here, was taken to a hospital today to undergo an appendix operation. Day Tomorrow DOTHAN Heard Them Say, 'Let Us Go To Dothan'." DOTHAN ALABAMA, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, 1 ROOSEVELT PICKS WALSH FOR PLACE IN NEXT CABINET Expected to Finish Official List By Tomorrow With Miss Perkins and Roper HYDE PARK, Feb. 28. (AP)Roosevelt announced today the appointment of Thomas Walsh, of Montana, as attorney-general. He is expected to fill the official list before tomorrow with the announcements of Miss Frances Perkins as secretary of labor and Daniel Roper, secretary of commerce.

MEN HURT SEVERAL DAYS AGO BROUGHT TO HOSPITAL HERE Son of Former Samson Doctor, and Dentist In Serious Condition Today Injured in an automobile accident several days ago, Lamar Holley, 21, of Samson, son of the late Dr. J. H. Holley, and Dr. E.

S. Cooper, Samson dentist, were brought to a Dothan hospital late last night where their condition today was reported as being serious. Holley suffered an injured left shoulder and right leg, and also a possible fractured skull. His leg have been broken also, hosmay pital attendants said, explaining that X-ray pictures were to 1 be made today of both accident victims. Dr.

Cooper suffered a shoulder injury, abrasions on his face, shoulders and arms. His condition is not considered as serious as that of young Holley. Both of the men were treated by a Samson physiclan before being brought to the Dothan hospital. HOUSTON'S QUOTA DEMO DEFICIT $200 Committee Says $110 Is Lacking In Reaching Quota; Urges Democrats Give A committee consisting of Perry Calhoun, Ed Jones and Mrs. Annie Laurie Harmon today were solicitDemocrats for funds to make ing the deficit created by the last up campaign.

Houston County's quota was set at $200. The committee this morning lacked $110 of this amount of reaching the quota, Any Democrats who desire to contribute to the fund are requested to get in touch with any member of the committee. CERMAK HAS EVEN CHANCE FOR LIFE Mayor Has "Reasonable Chance To Live," Physician Says In Official Bulletin MIAMI, Feb. 28. (AP)--Dr.

E. S. Nichols said today Mayor Anton Cermak, of Chicago, had a "reasonable chance live" and that he saw nothing to indicate he didn't have an "excellent chance of life for the next 24 hours." The bulletin said the pneumonia condition in the mayor's right lung was stationary. Youth and Sister Burned to Death When Plane Falls NORTH WILKESBORO, N. Feb.

Sanburn, 19, and his sister, Evelyn, 17, of Black Mountain, were burned to death here Monday when their airplane in which they were en route to Black Mountain from Charlotte struck a line and crashed as they atpower tempted to make a landing here. They were children of Charles Sanburn of Black Mountain. Identification was slow, the bodles having been burned beyond recognition. They were believed to have lost their way on the return trip and sought a landing here to get their bearings. The ship, piloted by young Sanborn, had been assembled by him and his sister and they had made numerous flights throughout the mountain section in it without mis hap.

Expected To EAGLE JAPANESE CAPTURE PASS INTO JEHOL AFTER 2-DAY FIGHT But Chinese Are Jubilant, Claiming Another Attack At Linguyan Failed By The Associated Press A reinforced Japanese army captured Shamoshan, an important pass into Jehol from the southeast, after a terrific two-day battle. Meanwhile the Chinese were jubllant, claiming another Japanese offensive which had swept through Peipiao and Chaoyang failed in an attack at Linguyan and turned northward away from the objective. If Linguyan fails the Japanese will have a stra'ght 75-mile highwa, to Jehol City. Another Japanese force sweeping down from the far north expected to occupy Chihgeng, the Jehol communication and transportation center tomorrow. 37:17 28, 1933 TWO ANDALUSIA MEN MURDERED ON RIVER BANKS Deputies Find Bodies of Marvin Longmier and Carl Hicks Mutilated By Shot ANDALUSIA, Feb.

bodies of Carl Hicks, former Covington county deputy sheriff, and Marvin Longmier, Andalusia Telephone company cableman, were found yesterday on the banks of the Yellow river, The two young men had been shot to death. Hicks and Longmier, who were brothers-in-law, left Hicks' home in the Watkins Ridge community, near here, about 7 a.m. Sunday to go fishing. When they failed to return Sunday night, relatives of victims organized searching parties that sought the missing men all last night. Deputies Sheriff Brake Gantt and Jess Ridgby, en route to Florala with a prisoner, were stopped at the Watkins bridge by several relative, and friends of the missing fishers.

Proceeding past the bridge, the deputies, in an effort to locate footlog crossing a small creek, stumbled onto the horribly mutilated bodies of the two men. Both men had been shot at close range from the rear with buckshot. Hicks lay slumped against a sinall stump, his fishing pole under his arm. The top of his head had been shot off, then several shots of buckshot "had been fired into his body. Four feet away was 'Longmier's body.

He had been shot in the chest under the arm, and the left side of his face and skull had Been shot off. Several loads of buckshot also had been fired into his body AB he lay on the banks of the stream, probably adready dead. BUCKSHOT FOUND Several buckshot were found by investigating officers in a tree near the scene of the double murder. Wadding found by deputies Indicated a .16 gauge shotgun and a .410 bird gun were used by the killers, Indicating two men had slain Hicks and Longmier. Sheriff Tom Gantt was notified immediately and went to the community, taking several other officers with him.

They returned to Andalusia about 6:30 o'clock last night with not a clue to aid them in their investigation of the double killing. No tracks were found except those of Hicks and Longmier, the officers revealed. No sign of an atitomobile's having been driven to and from the murder scene was evident. Nothing to Indicate the number of persons in the execution squad, nor their identity, was found. These facts led officers to believe that the slayers had approached the two men, quietly fishing along the banks of the little stream, by boat.

The automobile in which Hicks and Longmier drove to the fishing was found with Its doors locked and apparently undisturbed. It was first believed the murders had stolen high-powered rifle which Mrs. Hicks maid her husband had taken with him Sunday morning, but it was found later today in the automobile the two men drove, after keys were obtained to unlock the doors of the car. Mrs. Nell Thompson, who lives near the scene of the shooting, said she heard six shots shortly before noon Sunday, and failed to pay any attention to them.

Dr. J. C. Pennington examined the bodies and said death was inHe set the hour of stantaneous, the shooting at between 9 a.m. and noon Sunday.

(Continued from Page 6) Large Shopping Dothan Spot Strict low middling 513 Middling 538 Strict middling 530 "For I GRAVE IN CELLAR YIELDS OF MISSING 2 YEARS AT SCOTTSBORO SCOTTSBORO, Feb. 28. (AP)-A crude grave in storm cellar near his rural home, today gave the answer to the mysterious disappearance of Jim Roberta, In November, 1930, and four persons, includRoberts's widow, were in jall charged with accessories to murder, Those arrested after the halfburned body of Roberts had been exhumed were: Mrs. 0c- tavia Ladd, his widow, who since has remarried, Tom Stokes, B. T.

Stokes and D. Smith. Officers said a story told them by Jake Morris, youth led them to the storm cellar where the body was found. Morris told officers he saw Roberts killed with a hammer during a party at his home near Long Island, and then the body after being partially burned, was buried in a storm cellar. BILL TAKING PART OF GASOLINE TAX NOW BEFORE HOUSE Bill Also Would Provide That Convicts Work Roads Other Than State Highways MONTGOMERY, Feb.

28-(AP) A bill to take one-third of the 1- celpts of the one cent gasoline tax now going to the counties and place It in the state treasury to provide maintenance for convicts, was introduced in the house today by Representative Norman of Bullock. It would also place the county convicts under the highway department to maintain roads other than state highways. The senate became engaged in the prohibition discussion. SURVEY TO START IN SEVERAL WEEKS Equipment for Study Has Been Shipped to Dothan, But Not Received The Brille's fever survey in the Wiregrass will not actually get underway for probably two weeks, pending arrival of laboratory equipment and other members of the personnel employed for the study, Dr. J.

B. Ryon of Washington, D. in charge of the survey, announced today. Dr. Ryon has taken charge of the survey office in the city hall bullding.

The equipment necessary for the study of the disease has already been shipped but 1 not expected 1 to arrive for several days. Negro Woman Cut Across Stomach In Knife Affray Here Lillie Mae Jackson, Negro woman, was in a serious condition from knife wounds today and Minnie Baker, also a Negro, was under $300 bond, following a slashing affray in Pleasant View late Monday. County deputies said the Jackson woman was slashed across the stomach several times, and 31 stitches were required to close the wound. Despite her injuries, however, deputies said the woman was able to be downtown today. The alleged assallant was reported to have attacked the Jackson woman following an argument over domestic matters.

Nathan Bachman to Take Hull's Seat In Unexpired Term NASHVILLE, Feb. McAllister appointed Nathan Bachman, Democrat of Chattanooga, to succeed Cordell Hull as United States senator. Bachman said he was in 'hearty sympathy' with Roosevelt's plan of development of Muscle Shoals and the Tennessee valley. DEATH TAKES CAROLINIAN CHARLESTON, S. C.

-(AP) Oscar McFayden, 62, Greensboro and Fayette insurance man, died here Monday at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. N. M. McFayden where he had been visiting. PORT SAID, Egypt-(AP)- -Elevwere burned to death en persons and 150 others rendered homeless In fire Monday in the village of a Karpouti, NUMBER 136.

NEGROES WERE PLAYING CHARGES OF GAMBLING DISMISSED Maybe John Wiggins, Negro, who paid a tine for gambling before he was even brought to trial in recorder's court Monday, was playing "solitaire" and again he may not have been, but another Negro accused in the game was freed and Wiggins' fine will be returned to him. Wiggins and Robert Warren, Negro youth, were the only two of a group of Negroes who were taking part in a card game in Baptist Bottom, police testifled Monday. Warren was arrested, Detective Taylor Hicks said, after a chase of two blocks when he was pulled from under a bed in the house of a neighbor. When we broke up the game," Hicks sald, "they scattered like a covey of quall." Lack of evidence that Warren was actually gambling resulted in charges against him being dismissed, Recorder J. Vaughn said, but as the defendant turned to leave the prisoners chair he said, "Wait a minute.

Another Negro in the game has already paid 8 fine for gambling." Warren's insistence. however, that no gambling was in progress when officers broke the group resulted in up Vaughn finally dismissing charges against Warren and Wiggins, saying, "Go ahead, I suppose Wiggins was playing solitaire, because he has already admitted he WAR gambling." W'ggins' fine was ordered returned to him as he could not gamble against himself. REICHSTAG PARTLY BURNED BY FLAMES Fire of Incendiary Origin, Authorities Claim; No Damage Estimate BERLIN. Feb. 28, (AP) -Virtual martial law under the police regime was decided today by the German cabinet.

The action resulted from a fire which damaged the Reichstag buildIng, and a raid on Communist headquarters. The decrees will have the effect of placing Germany in a state of emergency with the sole object of meeting the Communist danger. BERLIN, Feb. 28. -(AP)- The historic Reichstag building, built: at cost of more than $6,000,000 WAR partly destroyed last night by Are that police described as being of Incendiary origin.

The blaze was checked after police and firemen had battled the flames for two hours. man who called himself Dutch Communist, was said by police to have confessed setting the Are which started simultaneously at three or four points and within few minutes enveloped a large part of the structure in flames. Every fire engine in Berlin was the scene. Police old back treon mendou, throngs which packed the streets near the building. No estimate of the damage was immediately available, although at 10:30 p.m., when the whole east wring was ablaze and it seemed ape parent that only the west wing could be saved, it WAS said the damage had already amounted to several million marks.

The Plenary hall by 10:30 p.m., had been completely swept by the flames which spread rapidly on the plush hangings and the upholstery of the ministerial seats. At 10:45 the fire was reported checked but smoke we, still rising from the smouldering embers. Firemen continued their efforts to exAuthorities indicated a firm betinguish them. lief that this was a case of arson. CONDITION OF MAN INJURED IN AUTO MISHAP UNCHANGED Condition of Marcellus Pridgen, Dothan stable operator, who was injured in an automobile accident more than a week ago, remained unchanged at a Dothan hospital today where he was reported to have spent an uncomfortable night.

Mr. Pridgen suffered a bruised chest, leg injuries, and possible internal injuries. DOUKOBOR LEADER ILL HALIFAX, N. -(AP)- Peter Verigin, leader of the Doukobor religious sect, was too sick Monday to start back to Saskatchewan. His illness developed from frost bite while he was serving term In Prince Albert prison for perjury.

Draw FIRST WRESTLING HERE IN 10 YEARS SET FOR TONIGHT "All Ready," Say Legion Post Officials; Wrestlers Here Late Today The stage was 'all set' today for Dothan's first wrestling exhibition in more than ten years, which will be held tonight at the city auditorum under the auspices of the Dothan American Legion post. On the card for tonight's matches, which start at 8:15 o'clock, were 'Dynamite' Joe Dillman, pitted with Jack Harbin, Atlanta heavyweight, and Eddie Elzia and Cowboy BIll Roland. Promoters of the bouts and the wrestler, were to arrive in Dothan this afternoon. Legion officials reported a good advance sale of tickets for the bouts. Other tickets can be purchased at the ticket box at the city hall.

As the matches will be held under the direction of the state athletic commission, Legion officials have promised plenty of battle and tussle among the contestants in tonights bouts and future Tuesday night matches. Seats a for tonight's matches will be avallable for ringside, first, second and third floors. Prices of admission are the lowest ever asked for wrestling matche, here, accordIng to Legion officials. PAUL BERN DEATH BROUGHT UP WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT Grand Jury Foreman Refuses to Join In Statement That Case Was Suicide LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28.

(AP)A woman's wet, yellow bathing suit, feminine scream, mysterious tete-a-tete on the edge of a private swimming pool, and the disappearof a piece of cake linked into ance a strange chair of circumstances that kept the question of who killed Paul Bern, film executive, a live issue Monday. These unexplained events, all occurring within twenty-four hours of the pistol shot last September that killed the bridegroom of Jean Harlow, platinum bionde screen were told Monday by one of player, the servants at the Bern residence. W. W. Widenham, foreman of the county grand jury.

kept the death story a live mystery when he refused to join in a scheduled statement from District Attorney Burton Fitts that the second Investigation Into the case corroborated the coroner's jury verdict of sulcide. Bern's body was found September 5 with a bullet hole in the head, a pistol in one hand, and a mystic small book, slumped In note in a his dressing room. Mrs. Winifred Carmichael, serin the house, said Monday she vant had not been asked about these Incidents at the time of the strange coroner's Inquest, and, therefore, did not tell of them. She said a strange woman visited about sundown on the day which proved to be his last, This woman avoided the servants, she said.

mysterious woman's scream sounded in the house that night, she sald She discovered a wet bathing suit, yellow, and belonging to some strange woman, near the pool of the residence, and also two glasses. indicating a tete-a-tete at the edge of the pool. The cake mystery Involved piece of devil's food cake she had prepared and left in Jean Harlow's dressing room. Although Miss Harlow had not returned that night, the cake was missing in the mornIng, and Bern, she said, never ate cake. Firemen Get First Call In Two Weeks But Find Fire Out Dothan firemen got their first chance at a fire in two and a half weeks Monday afternoon, but by the time they arrived at the scene of the blaze it had been extinguiahed.

The alarm was for an automobile fire in the used car lot of the Malone Motor Co. Employes of the motor firm extinguished the blaze soon after the alarm was turned in. R. F. C.

LOANS ALLOTTED WASHINGTON -(AP)-The Reconstruction corporation board Monday voted an emergency relief loan of $1,432,734 for Detrolt, Mich. one of $883,600 for Oregon and 647,719 for Oklahoma. Crowds BANKERS GET LEGISLATION DURING CRISIS Pennsylvania, Ohio, Arkansas and Delaware Governing Bodies Pass Bills Which are Signed At Midnight LAWS GIVE BANKERS POWER TO PREVENT WITHDRAWALS Clerks Work All Night In Book. keeping Task Necessary to Open Ford Banks (By the Associated Press) Banks In Ohio and Pennsylvania opened today fortified by emergency legislation passed since the close of business yesterday. A resolution was passed and signed at midnight in Pennsylvania, The banks received power to regulate withdrawals with the approval of the State Banking secretary.

Ohio passed two laws giving the superintendent of banks the unprecedented power to control withdrawals and slash red tape in 11- quidation or reopening of closed banks. Little Rock, Arkansas, restricted withdrawals. The Delaware Legislature passed bill empowering the Banking Commissioner to suspend or postthe payment of accounts if pone the banks deemed necessary, Clerks worked around the clock in Detroit 1 in the bookkeeping task of getting the two new Ford-backed banks ready for opening probably tomorrow. SMITH ADVOCATES BOND ISSUE AND DEBT MORATORIUM Tells Senate Finance Committee He Opposes Fixing Method of Conventions WASHINGTON, Feb. Alfred E.

Smith today laid before the senate finance committee a p.o gram embracing recommendations for a federal bond issue to finance and enlarge public construction, war debt moratorium aimed to expand American foreign markets, and recognition of Soviet Russia. Telling the committee his Ideas for helpng the national situaton, he said he opposed any Inflationary schemes. Turning to prohibition he said he opposed congress fixing the manner for states to call convention, to met on the amendment as contained in the repeal resolution before the states. ELMORE CASE NOW IN SUPREME COURT Court of Appeals Has Twice Ordered New Trial For Convicted Man The case of J. F.

Elmore, sentenced to six to eight years for knite on L. 8. Deal, and ordered by the Court of Appeals to be tried again, was in the Alabama Supreme Court today, where state attorneys hope to have the sentence upheld. The case was first reversed by the Court of Appeals, with state attorneys later, being successful in having the reversal withdrawn and the sentence upheld. The appelate court, however, ruled a second time for a new trial.

Whether Elmore will be tried again or whether he will start his sentence in the penitentiary Immediately depends upon the action taken by the Supreme Court, local court officials said. Crippled Farmer Freed From Jail On His Own Bond Gordon Davis, crippled farmer of near Samson, who was arrested by U. S. dry agents last week in a series of raids in Geneva county, released from the Houston was county jail today on his own bond. officials said Davis was alU.

8. lowed to make his own ball on acof his physical condition. He count left today for Samson. UNDERGOES OPERATION Condition of Mrs. G.

M. Lewis, who underwent an operation yesterday was reported 'satisfactory' at a Dothan hospital today,.