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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
w. M. S. MEETING

The dcvotnonal meeting OF the
Wonman's Missionary Society was
held Monday afternoon. Mrs. Frazer
and Mrs. oCfice had charge of the
program which WAS as follows:
Song, TO the Work.
Prayer-Mrs Langston
Subject, New Orleans.
Evangclizing New Orlcans-Mrs.
Ward. She discussed this in very
interesting way
St. Marks Hall-Mrs. ], J. Pryor.
Song-118
Reading, Just Stand Aside and
Watch Yourself Go By-Elizabeth
Maffctt. All enjoyed this very much.
My Small Church, Missionary
Church was the subject of very in
tcrcsting paper by Mrs. r. M. Ware,
A very helpful Bible lesson was
given by Mrs J. M. Mcdonald.
Mrs. Maffett gave the names OF
those who were III in each circle and
asked each member to remember them
i'll some way.
The meeting was dismissed by a pray
er by Mrs Harold Beall. Reporter.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
NOTICE


The assement roll for the year of
1928 is now in my office at the City
Hall, and will remain open for inspec-
ton to all tax payers until the first
Monday in April, at which time said
roll will be delivered to the Board of
Equalization
The Equalization Board will meet
the End of April (first Monday for
the purpose of equalizing tn t~xcs
for the year 1923. ANY pers r-.l.f ~
cd by anything in the As, 5 i. II,
Roll may appear before said Board
and file complaint
The Board will be in session from
day to day in the Clerks Office I'M
til its labors ale completed.
This END day of March, 1928.
DAVID L. PAULK,
Aplz- City Clerk
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
Evening

Evening
7:25-Orchestra.
7:30-Hymn (standing) All Hail the
Power of Jesus Name.
7,35-Special music, local choir.
7:40-"In the Secret of His Pres
ence" Phil 4:l9, 20, Rev, ]. F. Sing
Teton, Pastor.
8:00-Processional OF Young People
(singing) 20 Zion, Haste.
8:10-Pageant, Waiting for the Doc
tor. Local TWAS.
8:25-Missionary Message, South
ern Baptist Progress and Opportun-
ity in Brazil'-Rev. E.A. Jackson.
9:00-Benediction.
Recessional OF Young People (sing-
ing( Take the Light"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
$40. 900 FIRE IN ALBANY

ALBANY, Ca. Damage estimat-
ed at between $35,OOO and $4,000 was
done ~ fire which late Sunday night
gut-ed the two-story brick building
occupied by the c r. Davis Company
retail shoe dealers and the Georgia
Cotton Company, cotton buyers on
Washington street, in the heart OF
the business district.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
AT THE CENTRAL
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Corner of Lee and Jessamine SITS.
BRUCE NAY. Minister.
1000 A. M.-Bible School.
1850 AN. Lords Supper and
sermon
ZOO p. M.-Miss Catherine Blum
will lead the c. f. Meeting, topic -
Educational Missions at Home and
Abroad. a meeting for the young pee
pie. Forty were present last SUNDAY
?. M.-Eyening worship.
A growing church and a place al
which You can be OF service. If YOU
have no church ho1ne, worship with
us
The ladies will observe the Easter
week OF prayer from March % to Mar
18th.
Special program being prepared fol-
Faster services.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
JR. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
cNCTDTXy


Presbyterian Church, Saturday P
M. at 4:30
Lcader-Myrtice Branch
Song-Onward Christian Soldiers.
Scripture Psalm 96:25.
Locate India and Burma on the
map and tell what our c. F. Society
can do for these people.-Rebecca
Kirkland
What is new in the Gospel for
children in India John Hanger.
Letter read from a boy in India
by lnez Arnold
Story OF a little brown baby by
Eleanor Player.
Song.
Sentence Prayers
Offering.
Mizpah.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
LOYAL DAUGHTERS TO
GIVE BAZAAR

The Loyal Daughters of the Central
Christian Church will hayD their
Easter Sale and Bazaar where the
Surprise Store was formerly located
on sou,h Main street, Friday and Sat
urday before Easter, March 80 and
3lst.
A number OF beautiful and useful
hand made articles will be offered for
sale
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
KENNEDY MEMORIAL
SERVICES

Sunday School 1915 A. M.
Preaching service by Rev. c. A.
CHM.
B.YP.U. at 7 p M.
Preaching service at P. M.
Last Sunday morning an ENJOYABLE
song service was a feature of the
morning program.
At the evening service prayer in
song, Have Thine Own Way Lord"
was sweetly rendered by Misses Mae
Peavey and Martha Mae Chester.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
large crowds OF buyers are seen at the
Curb Market. which is showing an un-
usual supply OF vegetables and table
supplies raised on Ben Hill county
farms. Tor this time OF wear.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
T. E. L. CLASS NOTICE

Next Sunday being our highly es-
teemed Teachers last Sunday with
us. let us be there, every one 1t has
been long time since we've had a
perfect class So make special effort
ii attend Sunday to bid her hearty
farewell. Look up 'Mizpah' and mem
orize its meaning, we'll use that as
our parting words. Reporter,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
BARACA CLASS

FIISt bdptISt CHURCH
AlM-To make happy every man who
comes within the circle.
MOTTO-We do Things. Phil Alb.
We are working towards victory.
Will you help us?
Come next Sunday.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
CLEAN UP

CLEAN UP
Clean up; Paint up;
Watch that skeeter.
Mind what you're about,
Malaria will get yer
If yer
watch
Clean up; Paint up;
Swat the flylets
When they stick their noses out;
Or typhoid might git yer
If yer
don't
watch
out.
Clean up: Paint up;
Beautify.
Plant flowers till it makes YOU shout.
And the "Mollygrubs" won't git yer
When yer
watching
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22

YOU WILL BE WELCOME IN
OUR MEMS BARACA CLASS
We meet at 1000 o'clock every Sun
day at the First Methodist Church
Corner of Lee ana Magnolia Streets
We want you to be with US.
Come next Sunday Sure!
No questions will he asked
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
CARD OF THANKS

May God richly bless those who
We're SO kind to us during the illness
and cath of our beloved husband and
father.
Mrs. w. O. Belts
Mr.. and Mrs. D, G. Mccormick
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22
c. E. TACKY PARTY

The members Of the Christian En-
dcavor Society OF the Christian church
are having a tack party tomorrow
night al the home of Alice Amman
trout on East Magnolia
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22

CARD OF THANKS
| wish to thank the friends and
neighbors for their love and sympa
thy extended to me in the loss of my
brother Sanford H. Pelton and for the.
beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Mary P. Foss.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-22

HOW TO WORSHIP-God in
the Spirit: and they that worship him
must worship him in spirit and in
truth-Iohn 4:24.
Evening star., 1923-10-29

Scotch and Amer
lean made. Panel
style; can be used
single or in pairs.
Dollar Sale, each,
k1s-SecOnd FloOr.
Evening star., 1923-10-29
$1.0O Day Specials-Fourth Floor

scubbng Outfit consisting Mop 1oquart Galvn-
Cloth and
Day combinAhsn consisting Of wash Boiler
OF Laundry Soap. regularly $17S Special $l.00.
Of
painted finishes Choice Of Sizes 81
Special eaoh 81, 90. - - ''
Bono onbnation consisting
ano Bono Sprayer regularly $1s5 Special, $1.o0. =
oedaf Combination consisting Mop ana boe
OIL; regularly $1.30. Special, 500. " - e y
Cleaning Combination, consisting
and Japanned Dust Pan; regularly s1.4O Special,
Laundry Combination. consisting Of Basket 25-
$1.45 Special, $1oo ' Ns-"
oolapsible Folding Clothes Drys kndned lumber
has SSfoot OF drying regularly $175
Stone Jars, esalon slze smoothly finished Special $780,
1t.ins Bowl Sets A. Weller glazed stone
Bulb Flower Dishes,
with colored nsets; regularly $1.60. Special $loo.
English EaTthen Te pretty decorations
choice OF and cup capacities; regularly 1925 Special
Pnlais Royal-Fourth Fqeor.
Evening star., 1923-10-29
Notion Specials

Kleiners Doublefaced Sheetng. SO
Shields, guaranteed; silk lined
tAnrubber Sanitary Aprons, with net top. 81
.Penla Doubemesh Hair Nets, black blonde
assorted 16 for
obonr rubber but
ton; white, Z pair, 81
Tsrtnit Wash Cloths, with coored edge. . for n
Eureka Sanitary Napkins, best quality . dsssu, 81
Enamel Hangers. assorted for Il
assorted colcrs, with metal pairs
Stocking Dryers, assorted sizes pair n
PalAis Royal-AIaal F1eor
Evening star., 1923-10-29
Boys SEC Union Suits. 2 for


Ribbed GAUGE Suits high neck, short sleeves knee
length Sizes to 16. Dollar Sale, for $l.-Main
Evening star., 1923-10-29
Jewelry, Dollar Sale, z Pieces for
Jewelry, Dollar Sale, Each

Includes Knives pearl gold filled slipper buckles.
gold bar pins. bangle bracelets, sterling in
metal and siiverpated mesh change purses rhine
dinner rings, mems watch chains long filled pearl
head chains large Spanish and fanshape combs in white
dem drop earrings in Jet pearl colos bead neck
graduated "a q inch lengths; choker neck
aces all size bead graduated sterling silver
crr links. Values up $49S. Dollar Sale At $l-Han
Floor.
Evening star., 1923-10-29
Children's 29c & 35c Hose, 4 Prs.

Boys ribbed hose good heavy weight in black. to 10
Sizes
MEDIUM. weight ribbed black, white and brown,
4 10 sizes.
Boys girls English ribbed 3. hose, roll top in
black, white brown; to TO- Dollar Sale,
pairs $l.-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1923-10-29
.Women's SEC to $1.00 Silk and
Sports Hose, z Pairs for

First and second qualities of &c. Toe and
81 grades Pure silk, scanned back with rib
bed top in black. Irregular weaves.
Silk and fiber all-over silk IN black and
coors. Irregulars
Fiber-silk with scanned back, in black and
coors. All perfect.
English ribbed sports hose, cotton in black,
brown gray. beige. nude. All perfect. -
Sports hose, twO-tOned, some have SILK
clocks. first and second quality.
Wool mixed fiber silk, stripe in black only.
Irregulars
ONYX full-fashioned cotton stockings. full
length. Regular and extra sizes. First quail
ity. Dollar Sale, pair. $x.-Main Floor
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
CLERIC JOINS DNPROTEST ON
 SOVIET ACT
Heads of Orders of Every Faith Sign
 Document CALL WORLD TO DO SAME Prelate's Execution Is Denounced as
 Barbarous

LONDON, April 13.-The attitude of the Soviet Government towards the Christian church of the world as was manifested in the recent exc cution of Vicar General Butchkavitch forms the subject of a protest Of indignation issued over the names of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of York, Cardinal Bourne Rabbi Hertz, Commander Bramwell Booth and others prominent in the religious world, representing nearly every sect in England, which is given publication here today. The protest calls upon the people throughout the world to express in similar manner their condemnation of the Soviet action, which is regarded as an out rage to the religious of every de nomination.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
EINSTEIN STOLE THEORY
 FROM OTHERS
Astronomer Claims That Relativitv Law Can't
 Be Proved

VALLEJO, April 13.-"Vigorously contesting" the announcement made by Prof w. w. Campbell, president elect of the University of California, that photographs taken at Walla, Australia, had confirmed the Fin stein theory of relativity, Captain T. J. See, professor of Astronomy for the Navy and Government astrono- mer at the Mare Island Navy Yard issued statement in which he de- clared that this had not been done. Professor See further asserted that the alleged discovery of Einstein had been stolen by him from copies made of discoveries by Henry Cav endish, and Englishman, and J. von Soldner, a German, hundred and twenty years ago. The Naval As tronomer declared that the fraud had been disclosed by the fact that endish, and Englishman, and J. von by Von Soldner in his thesis. "The Einstein theory" said Professor See, "has not been confirmed, and can not be confirmed"
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
WOULD CONFER MOREPOWERO ON
 NATIVE TOWNS
Bill Gives Right to Indian Villages for Self
 Government
OTHERS ARE PRESENTED
Ore Sample rau d s Among Abuses
 Prevented

JUNEAU, April 13.-Senate Bill No. 94, greatly enlarging the powers be- slowed on Indians under Chapter II of the Laws of 1915, was intro duced in the Senate yesterday by Senator Snodgrass. The bill vir- tually gives to Indian villages the right to incorporate as cities of the second class, power to arrest and prosecute white residents for certain offenses, to levy general tax not exceeding one per cent, and other wise adding to the powers granted by the old law.
 An ti-election-gamb measure terday, prohibiting bookmaking on elections.
 A resolution was introduced in the Senate by Senator Dimond authoriz- ing the creation of Sesqui- Cen tenial Commission, to be composed of two senators, four representatives,, and with the Governor acting as chairman, to formulate plans for Alaska's participation in the celebra- tion of the 15oth anniversary of American Independence at Philadel- phia in 1926, at which time a great exposition will be held. The reso- lution was passed by the Senate and sent to the House.
 A memorial was introduced by Senator Aver, calling upon Congress to repeal the act of August list, 1912, relative to the location of placer claims in Alaska, and to authorize legislation covering the subject.
 Representative Staser introduced in the House bill to prevent the high-grading of ores by making if obligatory to provide written evi- dence of the sale or delivery of ores, concentrates and amalgams. Another bill designed as a protection against false or bogus assays was also in troduced by Staser. This bill pro- vides penalties for interference with samples intended for assays.
 The Aldrich controller bill, and the resolution authorizing the expendi- ture by the Attorney General of s100OO in testing the legality of the Federal fisheries reserve, and de- lending persons and corporations prosecuted for violations of reserve rulings therein, is slated to come up in the Senate today
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
HARDINCURCED NOT ABANDON
 ALASKA TOUR
Seattle Chamber Wires Hope Visit Will Be
 Undertaken
IS REPORTED HESITATING
Being Influenced by Opponents Charge of
 Political Purpose

SEATTLE, April 13.-By unani- nous vote the Chamber of Com merce yesterday adopted resolution authorizing a committee to address to President Harding a telegram urg- ing upon him that he carry out his proposed plans for visit to Alaska. and advising him that the people of Seattle feel that he owes it to the Territory to make a personal investigation" of the Territory's needs. The action of the Chamber was taken when reports reached the Chamber indicating that the Presi- dent is considering the question of cancelling his trip because certain of his political opponents have taken the stand that it is campaign tour. A messege was also sent by the Chamber to Secretary Hoover, ask ing him not to give up his proposed trip to Alaska, the same message inviting the House and Senate Con- mittee on Fisheries, recently ap- pointed to investigate that question, to come also A report was made to the Chamber of Commerce that plans are under way by which Asahel Curtis, the photographer, will make trip to Alaska this Summer to take more than 800 photographs, to be available as views of the re- sources and scenery of the Territory for distribution to newspaper and magazine syndicates. A proposal is being considered that business men of San Francisco, Portland, Seattle and Tacoma charter the steamship Buford for trade excursion and travel tour of Alaska and Siberia during the month of July.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
PROPOSED TOUR URGED
 BY PARTY OFFICIAL

WASHINGTON, April 13.-Discus- sion of the subject of President Hard l. ing's proposed tour of Alaska was the portent of a conference held today between the President and Fred w. Upham, treasurer of the National Re- publican Committee. The President is understood to be firm in his in sistence that the trip should have no tinge of being for political pur- poses. In the event of his going West MT. Harding was asked by Up ham to speak in Chicago on his re- turn. The trip south from the Ter ritory will in all probability include addresses to be delivered at Spokane and Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
COURT MEMBERSHIP
 DOES NOT SUBJECT
 TO LEAGUE DICTATES

DIES MONIES, April 13-In an in- terview here today Lord Robert Cecil, one of the principal proponents of the League of Nations, who is on a visit to the United States in behalf of the League, stated that the entry of the United States into membership in the International Court of Justice, as pro- posed by President Harding, did not obligate the United States to obey the dictates of the League itself. Lord Cecil added that the Court itself is still in a formative stage.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
MILITIA HEAD BLAMED FOR FAILURE 10 SEND
 TROOPS TO HERREN

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12.--Testi- fving before the Legislative investigat- ing committee yesterday relative to the Herrin riot of last Summer Col. Samuel N Hunter, who has been ac- cused of not having exercised due vigil lance in sending for troops at the proper time, stated that he had in formed Adjutant General c. T. Black, of the State Militia, OIL June 21st that serious trouble was threatening at Herrin Hunter said that Black re- piled, "Let them damn fools go to it. Maybe if they kill off few they will quit" Hunter laid upon Black the blame for the troops not having been sent.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
TAXICAB MURDERER IS BELIEVED FOUND
 IN STRANGE DRIVER

SEATTLE, April 13.-Believed to be the man who has been sought for the murder of George Marsh, the taxicab driver, who was killed and his body flung beside lonely road between Seattle and Tacoma on the night of January Srd, stranger giv- ing his name as Frank Marsh was arrested last night at Fl Paso, ac- cording to advices received by the local police from the Texas city. The man was driving a car answering to the description of the one driven by Marsh at the time of his staying, and which later disappeared.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
BABES FOUND ~
 STARVING IN
 ICEB0X TRAP
Three Lost Tots Are Discovered Overcome
 With Hunger

WARREN, O., April 13.-After hav- ing been sought by the whole city since last Tuesday, when they disap- peared from their homes. three small children, aged three and four years. were discovered yesterday locked in an ice-box in an abandoned store in the market district, The children, who had neither food nor water, were all in a fainting condition, and one was un- conscious. It is believed that the tots locked themselves in the box while at play.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
WOMEN ASKED SUPPORT PLAN
 WORLD COURT
Voters Presented With Resolution Favoring
 U. s. Entry LEAGUE ADVOCATES STALL Declare Plan Fails Go Far Enough as Peace
 Preventive

DIES MONIES, April 13.-A ieso- lution asking the National League of Women Voters to support Pre3i- dent Harding's proposal that the United States join the International yesterdays session of the League convention by Miss Ruth Morgan, chairman of the Department on In- ternational Affairs. Supporters of the League of Nations, who take the position that the Presidents court proposals do not go far enough to serve as a preventative of war. plan to introduce another resolution in support of the Morgan measure.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
PARISH HEAD SHOT BY AID
 IN QUARREL
Catholic Rector Killed in Controversy With
 Priest

KALAMAZOO, Mich, April 13. - gustines Parish, was shot and killed yesterday by Father Charles Dillon, his assistant, in the course of a quar- rel which ensued during dinner. Dill lon, alleging that the rector treated him like little boy, after the rector had ordered him from the room, went and got revolver. Returning, he be- gan shooting as he entered the room following, as he declares, the action of the rector, who had picked up a salt cellar to hurl at him.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
CHuC0OT PRIVATE IS AWARDED MEDAL
 FOR HEROIC ACT

WASHINGTON, April IS. - St, George T. Masury, a private in Com pany E, Seventh Infantry, now sta toned at Chilcoot Barracks, has been awarded the Distinguished Service cross for extraordinary heroism in action. Masury's special deed Of bravery, as cited in the award, was enacted at Vladivostok November 17th, 1919, when, entering burning railway station, unassisted he brought to safety through a fire swept zone a number of women and children who had been trapped by the flames.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
CLERK IS SLAIN BY ROBBERS BULLET:
 THIEF IS PURSUED

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13.-Ern- est Engdale, a clerk, aged thirty three, was shot and killed during an attempted hold-up of a jewelry store on Market Street last night, in which he was the accidental victim of the robbers bullet. A man calling himself Antone Smith, and giving his home as Fort Worth, Tex as, was arrested and accused of the shooting, after having been chased for several blocks.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
REIGN OF TERROR IN RESIDENCE SECTION
 STAGED BY BANDITS

OMAHA, April 13-Inaugurating Q wave of crime that is coincident with the first warm night of Spring three masked bandits operating from the vantage of an automobile spread d reign of terror through the exclusive residence section of the city last night through a series of holdups. The highwaymen made their escape after having robbed more than if teen people, relieving them of thou sands of dollars worth of jewelry and furs.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
PEACE PROPAGANDA
 BELONGS IN EUROPE,
 SAYS SENATOR B0RAH

NEW YORK, April 13.-Replying to the speeches being delivered iu this country by Lord Robert Cecil in behalf of the League of Nations, Senator Borah yesterday declared it to be his belief that no league de- signed to promote peace can "func
 tion for peace" until war is out lawed as an institution. "The place for missionary work" declared the Irreconcilable of the Wilson admin istration, ''is not in the United States, but in Europe"
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
SLAYER INSANE, BELIEF
 OF DISTRICT JUDGE

CHICAGO. April 13. - That Father Charles Dillon is insane was the opin- ion expressed here this morning by Bishop Gallagher, of Detroit, who states that Dillon had endured great hardships in Spain, Italy and the Phil ippines after the Carpathian Order, to which he belonged, was expelled from France a few years ago. That his mind had become unhinged by his ex- periences is the belief of the Bishop of his diocese.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
METAL WORKERS ARE
 PERSISTENT IN THEIR
 EFFORTS FOR MOONEY

WARREN, O., April 13.-The Anal gamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers yesterday. ordered telegram sent to Governor Rich ardson, of California, asking for the release from San Quentin peniten- tiary of Tom Mooney and Warren Billings, convicted of the bomb out rage perpetrated during parade in San Francisco several years ago.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-13
BRITISH GOVERNMENT PROBES TREATMENT OF
 VETS IN CIVILIAN POSTS

LONDON, April 13.-The Govern sition in the House of Commons yesterday on the question of the treatment imposed upon veterans of the World War, subject which brought about it's defeat in a sharp division of the House on Tuesday. The Chancellor of the Exchequcr announced that a committee would be appointed to investigate the grievances of ex-soldiers with re- gard to the salaries they are receiv- ing in civilian service.