The National tribune., 1883-10-11
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
Replies to Questions on Variety Of Interestil
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Replies to Questions on a Variety Of Interesting
Subjects.
r. NIB Genera Pa-There is no such thing as
duplicated PENSIONS" What you refer to is,
probably, duplicate certificates, which are some
times issued to replace original certificates when
the latter have been lost or mutiIated.
II. A. D. Dosdesblrrg Pd-BInor children are not
entitled to pension where the father is drawing
pension. They can only draw pension in case of
the death of their father.
j. z. T., Garden City hinn.-Hon James G..
Blaines new book viii be published by the Henry
Bill Publishing Co., Norwich, Conn. The first vol
ume will be ready sometime between this and jan
nary l, 1884,
L. A. s., Medina, N. Y.-Yours issn invalid claim
1t is the rule to order claimants for examination,
in eases where disease is alleged, at least once
year while claim is pending; therefore, you may
expect to be again examined. You should hear
from your claim very soon. If you do not, write
to the Commissioner and ask cause of delay.
A. 4. Mca Madison, Kan.-A widow pensioner
who re-marries forfeits her title to pension there
after. She cannot be restored to the roll again
less by reason of serce and death of her second hus
band She has further claim on account of her
first husband
FVT, BeUerisic Mo-Ist. The Pension ofice
is far behind in claims referred for special examin-
ton That division of the Office is literally swamp
ed with work and there are more cases on hand
than can be attended TO in long time Usually,
after claim hss been examined by p special ex-
aminer, final action Is had soon. We cannot sp-
proximate any date. ID. The buildings OF the Vet
erans' Home in California are well advanced to-
wards completion, but are at a stand still just now
for want of funds Sd The Home Is intended for
those veterans who disabled from earning a
livelihood by reason of old age or infirmities
brought on by their service.
WB. c., Georgefo,crs IH.-Civl appointments un-
der the Government are now regulated by the Civil
Service Commission, list Of officers of which you
viii find in this column of issue OF September 20
last. Write to VIM. S. Roulhac secretary this city,
for blank application and instructions. The mat
ter of preference to ex-soders Is now being aItat
ed, and we trust viii result IN such action govern
ing in future. There is no doubt that such Is the
law, but our officials have not had the nerve 10
force it until Secretary of War Lincoln recently
gave soldier the preference and appointed him 10
position, although he did not stand at the head of
the list.
CEV, Wellington, Kaa-Your questions as to
the political and financial history OF Garfield and
Sherman, the Credit Mobilier, the Republican
party in general, and JEFF Davis, are questions
that divide the people of this country into political
parties holding different views and opinions.
There Is no newspaper of any Importance that has
not discussed these questions pro and con-. and to
which must refer YOU. The ponderous political
literature of the last two campaigns should enable
any person to form correct opinion on public
matters. You pays your money and you takes
your choice" We have no desire TO discuss poll
tics or decry the reputation OF any man without
good cause.
considered as outweighing all other evidence
2d. In claims for gun-shOt wounds, where records
establish tAe Tact OF SuC disability received IN ltn6
OF duty, no testimony Is necessary Sd There Is
no way to procure the testimony mentioned that
we know Of
B. E II, Hest Bay City Mieh-we do not think
that the will can be set aside now Such proceed
ings should have been made when the contents Of
the viii We're made known. The heirs, having ac-
eeptsd its provisions cannot now Te=ciBd such IS
our opinion. You can however, ascertain whether
you have any legal remedy by application TO the
court of probate where proceedings IN the case
were held.
G.R w., Southington, Cosp.-phe widow Is not
entitled unless she prove that the consumption
which caused the soldiers death originated in the
service and in line of duty therein. In @ cases the
direct cause of death mnst be connected with the
soldiers service, &c, to euttle widow or children
to pension.
AIS, Black Earth, WTs-writet to the Surgeon
General U. 5. A.. this city, aud blanks for appiiea-
ton for artificial limb or communication therefor VIII
be sent you Other matters referred to an attorney.
who will write you in regard thereto.
JGA A., Coon Rapids, Io,va-Soda Springs, Idaho.
are in the southeastern portion OF the Territory,
and consist of a collection of mineral springs Of
various kinds. They are 5000 feet above the level
OF the sea, on the Oregon Short Line Railroad
about Loco miles from Omaha We are informed
by ComTade Van Dervoort that these springs have
remarkable healing qualities. There are hundreds
of them, embracing all the salt and mineral springs
found elsewhere, and the invalid can here find
relief as there are IN the collection springs suited
to every disease. From june 70 November IL the
proper time to soIourn there. The aecOmnoda-
tions are somewhat primitive at present
e. H, Netrfeid Y. we are of the opinion that
the clause quoted very materially mpaiTs the tes
tmony of the witness and viii have but little
weight in establishing the facts attempted TO be
shown in the second affidavit. Your ease stands
about the same as before the second affidavit was
hed-that Is 1t has not added much to the array Of
proof it IS somewhat OF boomerang
j. c. g., Colorado Springs-we do not quite un-
derstand your question. You say you applied Tor IN
crease and it was allowed, and ask whether you gilI
be' entitled toarrcars or not. When your claim was
increased nuuSHDt wound Fflffrs claim
was disposed of, snd, we understand from your
statements, yon have no claim pending. You ought
to know whether You received arrears on the gun
shot wound Your pension certificate VIII show
date of commencement.
Er-Soldier, Ns1o Burnside IH--A first lieutenant
draws SIT per month for the same disability that
enlisted man would draw but - per month Such
IS the law enacted by Congress. There Il no
remedy.
" G.. Alone. Mo.-1st. The rate for total PEN
sion Is s. per n.onth. ID The rate for total blind
ness is So per month Sd The rating of SD for
total blindness enacted by Congress June IL.
1878. PresuppOSion OF the necessity for constant
attendance of another person does not enter into
The question, as the rate Is established by law. 4th
The proof mentioned should be considered sufi-
cient. 5th You correctly state the object OF spec
ial examination 9Th. see reply to T. V. T., this
column. 7th II viii expedite matters il sueh facts
are made known to the Commissioner of Pensions.
Tlvcsty-frsl Maiae.-our opinion Is that your
claim IS in fair condition Whether it win be al
lowed or rejected We cannot say, as We are not
gifted with seeond-sight.
j. H., Collins Ceairs. n. Y-Yos are not entitled
to bounty When you accepted Il commission as
AN officer and was mustered ia as such, you for
feited all bounty 10 which you would have been
entitled as am enlisted man.
J. r.. Maple Rapids. Nich.--Pensioner IS notified
OF the allowance rejection of his claim whenever
such action Is taken therein. As to the time that
elap5es between his examination by examining
surgeon and final action in his claim it depends
upon the peculiar circumstances arising IN his
claim No two claims are alike, and action in one
claim Is guide to action in another claim; hence
CANNOT ha determined when haal aclion will hsa