The National tribune., 1882-05-27

L. S., TRAVERSE CITY, MICH.-You are en-
titled. See reply to r. A. w.
NJ. j. J. c., METROPOLIS, ILL.-Yours is GER
tainly hard case. In a recent similar case
that passed the House, and failed in the Sen
ate, the Senate committee reported as follows {:
The precedent would be harmful. = . :
There is no reason for granting this applicant a
pension that would not apply with equal force
to every other scout employed by the Govern
ment, who might at some subsequent period to
his service be afflicted with disease that might
In some remote way be traced as originating in
the service. If this class of cases are to be pen
stoned, it should be by general laws, and not by
special acts"
HESTER, 0. F., SHELBY BASIN, n Y-If the
bill printed in THE TRIBUNE of the 18th ult
shonld pass, we will advise you, as you seem to
come under its provisions.
j. S, SWANTON, OHIo.-1. The legal fee in
pension claims filed subsequent to June 90
1873, is $40. 2. We should suggest that the
original claim be passed upon first. 3. Yes, if
you can find the man and prove it. 4. Send
twenty-five cents, and we will advertise for the
parties named.
B. E., HIGHLAND, WIs.-Yes.- See advertise
ment in another column.
L. E. L., ASHLAND, I'LL. By bill, which
should be introduced by your Representative
or Senator 2. No arrears are allowed, unless
expressly stipulated. 3. Depends entirely
upon the character of the claim and the amount
of business before the committee.
S. d. S., CANAAN, N. H-If the bill was in
troduced early in the session, and is being
looked after in committee, it stands good
chance.
E. C. c., NORTH VAssALBoRo, ME.-The bal
anee was payable at the expiration of your term
of service as an enlisted man, but prior to such
expiration you were commissioned as an officer,
and lost the unaccrued instalments. We will
endeavor at some future time to give the re-
quired synopsis; our limited space alone pre-
vents us now. 3
J. NJ. B., BURLEsoN, TEX.-Your wife was
entitled to a pension from the date of her
fathers death until she reached the age of six
teen years.
A. B. s, BLUE MOUND, ILL.-See reply to
VIM. E., this issue.
A. j., JEFFERSON, WIs.-see reply to Marion
J. NJ. ROBERTS, PLAINFIELD, IA.-The mat
ter has been referred to a competent attorney.
wv. NJ, WEST EPPING, n. H.-The chances
seem very good.
S. J. H., JAMToN, OIL No. 9 The total
rate of pension for enlisted men IS per month.
Certain disabilities are rated above that amount
and specially, by law, and the Pension Office is
allowed to give fractional rates as high as SIS.
See ours of January II, 1882. s. Yes; provided
origin in service is proved.
p. II. W., EAST LIBERTY, OIL. About
month or six weeks. 2. Yes.
J. S., NORTH WHITEFIELD, ME.-We are
sorry we cannot inform you, the records not
being classified in that manner.
D. G., NEW CENTREvILLE, n. Y.-A joint
resolution was reported on the 18th instant ap-
propriating $16,000,000 to supply deficiency
for payment of pensions for fiscal year ending
June 80, 1882
SUB, CALHOUN, MIss.-It might.
JNo CoNGER, CARDINGTON, O.-The mother
must apply in her own behalf.
derstand it, we should say you would be entitled
to an equitable portion (say $3.50 of the full
pension only.
SUB, n. Yin about two or three months.
d. d., MECHANICsyILLE, VII. No. 3 Cam
not say. 3. No; but think with you that he is
a myth 4. By giving your name, rank, COM
pany and regiment, you could ascertain by ap-
plying to the Pension Office. 5. The legal fee
for prosecuting pension claim filed subsequent
to June 20, 1873 is $40; to charge more is I'M
lawful.
IRA c. W., WEST DAY, n. we do not
think the bill establishing Board of Review
will pass. If it becomes law, and your case
has been rejected, it may upon your application
be re-examined by the board and, as the board
is empowered to adopt such rules and regu-
lations as they deem necessary, you could be
ordered for examination before board or a
surgeon whenever thought proper.
s"s Remaining answers next week.