The National tribune., 1888-10-04
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B. d., Marshall. nj. Soldier applied for pen
sion, alleging piles and rheumatism, IN 1888, and
again applied the same disabilities in 1888
When claim is allowed when will the pension COM
menee? 2. Made application for increase on new
disability IN April, 1888. When should hear from
the claim? 3. What disease would result from
scuryy contracted in Andersonviile Prison7 An
st0er l. 1883. ?. Ordinarily such claims are taken
up and acted upon soon after fling application. 8.
Almost any disease An aggravated case Of scurvy
might result in general debility of the system,
affecting nearly every vital organ.
w. ". j., Derter, Me-If a soldier applies for an
increase OF pension, and 1t IS allowed, does he draw
from the date Of application from the date of the
Surgeons examination? AnSl0er. II the increase
Is based upon the disability for which he is pen
stoned. his increase, when allowed, viii date from
the Surgeons examination which finds him en-
titled to an increase and that of course viii be
subsequent to the date OF filing of application. IL
the increase is based upon disability for which
he was not before drawing pension (which would
be pension for a new disability, he would then
draw pension from the date when the application
was filed in the Pension Office.
81 p, BiRghGn1toll. ~ K.-If q soldier was court
Inartialed and deprived of two months pay for
leaving his post of duty does that debar him from
pension for a wound received subsequent to his
court-martial? ARs,Ver. No, if at the time OF re-
ceiving the wound he was in line of duty.
w. VGn s., HITS GTOEe, StflliUan Co., Pa widow
OF soldier of the late received pension from
the date of his death; but she remarked, and her
pension was discontinued. Now her second hus-
band is dead, and she is left destitute. Can she
have her pension renewed? 4nssgeT. She cannot
be restored to the rolls. Her remarriage acts q
bar to her restoration, and even though she be a
widow ali he ri
of the services of her first husband.
+. z. g., Roektalsd, MaSs.-What legislation has
occurred concerning the man who lent the Govern
ment money during the war. and the soldier who
fought for the Government? Compare the two and
the recompense received by each. AHSscsr The
man who lent money to the Government became
bondhOldeF, and has been repaid his money, with
interest iii full Some of the soldiers who sacrificed
themselves to the Union and lost their health
in such service, paid about 81 month each for
their patriotism. Others who are so unfortunate
as to be unable to prove their claims waiting
for Col. Matson to give them relief which he might
have done months ago.
EN- t. Springfield Hass-Why does " The Ma
tional Tribune" Pension Bill wish time Of service
to count until Dec I'll. 1867? The surrender Of Lee
April g. 1865, practically closed the war, and hun
dreds OF thousands of troops discharged before
July l. II seems 70 that the time should be from
April H. 1851 to- say, July l. 1855 Ii is TO be pre-
sumed that you have some good reason for the
date Dec. 81, 1867. would like explanation 81
of it. so, in Of inquiry by others looking at il
as do, may be able to enlighten them. AIlst0eT
service long after July l. 1865. In 1867 the last vol
uHteer regiment was mustered out of service. YOU
will remember shortly after the close OF the wal
that there was a large amount OF Government
stores on hand, neeesstating troops to guard them
until they could be disposed of. The Southern
States were filled with lawless, FESTIVE element
and the presence of troops was necessary to pre-
serve order That is the reason why our bill Is eK
tended so as to include the last volunteer soldier
who remained in the service until he was muster
ed out.
CT B., Fort Scott, Ran-A soldier applied fol
pension, but died before il was completed. Hi
widow took up his original claim after BIZ
death. Twelve years later it was allowed H
left her in destitute circumstances with three small
children. She maintained them. One year after hi
death she remarked poor man, and still takes
in work to support her children. she earns hel
own money to prosecute her claim, and alter hel
children are all of age she received her husbands
arrears and her widow pension. She then applied
for her children, who were under age 81 the tim'
of her remarriage, and received it. Who does tina
belong to- her or the children? She was duly ap
pointed guardian. II it goes to the children how
the mother to be remunerRted for raising those chill
dren and to pay the expense Of getting the pension
afidavit5, lawyers fees etc? AHstCer. The money
belongs solely TO the mother. The children have
nothing Whatever to do with it. Il is paid her a,
an increase OF her pension, to compensate her fo
the care and expense of her children. and they
have no voice whatever in the disposition of the
money, nor are they entitled by law TO one cent o
it while she is living. It is her pension, not theirs
and il belongs to her as much as does her pension
as widow of the soldier.
f. w. ~ Castle Randolph Co.. Ind received
notice in April last that my claim for back pay wa
allowed and muster corrected and have become
impatient since to hear from it. When viii hea
from it? AnSt0er- If you have received notici
from the Second Auditor of the Treasury that you
claim was settled last April, then you will prob
ably receive your money IN q few months. Con
gress has not yet appropriated to pay any claim
allowed since Feb. a. 1898 and there never Is an,
standing appropriation to pay such claims
e. and r. g., Dancing Branch, IenH.-Cau de
pendent parents receive an increase above SIP pc
| month, ifthey become unable to do any work? An
st0eT. No more than Sl2 per month can be paid to
| dependent parent OF an enlisted man under an.
| circumstances. His or her physical or inancia
| condition has no bearing upon the case whatever
II. d., Oregon.-In affidavit supporting m!
original claim for pension stated another diseas
| than the one for which am pensoned. II was no
| stated in tho declaration. II the new disability j
allowed, can draw arrears on it back to the dat
when the affidavit was filed? AnS1Eer. Yes II ther
has been degree OF disability additional to tina
| for which you have been pensioned.
| 7. r., KinIbaH. D0k.-A soldier served through
/ the war in the United States cavalry, and was in
| jured so badly that he cannot walk He has
/ family of small children. and is drawing small
/ pension. Is he entitled to aid from the Natona
| Soldiers Home? AhstUer. He would not be en-
| titled to aid from the National Soldiers Home, be
1 cause such Homes do not give outside aid; but &
/ soldiers of the Regular Army who have served
/ years or more aud been hOnOrabiy discharged. tn
/ Regular Army Home in this city ia some cases al
| fords relief when the claimant is not in receipt
| to support himself by manual labor. For all In
/ formation you should address the Secretary of tn
| Soldiers Home, Washington ID. O.
| j. W. Pan p, CiaUeTGcE, ". VI an receiving 81
! a month for gunshot wound Of ieft limb. Am
entitled to a pension in addition for partial deal
/ ness with which / am afflicted If so, by wha
law should proceed to secure 1t? AnsICer IL ther
/ is pensionable degree found due from the partis
deafness with which yen afflicted, it is quit
i probable in the event Of your proving up you
| claim that you can draw additional pension there
/ for The law under which such pension would b
| given is the general pension law, which provide
pension for any and all disabilities contracted i
the military or naval service of the United States
| You would have 10 prove the date and cause c
origin existence thereafter IN the service and eve
| since discharge.
/ J. H. Grant City, Mol. To whom should appli
| cation be made for truss in case of rupture il
! service? 2. Is any provision made for COMMITS
| ton in case pensioner has never drawn a truss
| ARstVer. l. The Examining Surgeon will, upon az
| plicaIion. examine q pensioner for hernia, an
| transmit report to the Surgeon-GeneTal showin
| that he is Tuptured. The proper way would b
/ to apply TO the SurgeOn-GeBerai, U. 5. A., for
| blank application for truss. 2 No Communication
| allowed. One truss is allowed every two and ha
! years.
| e. H d., Union, Me.-Is there any relief for
! man who enlisted in the navy for one year an
! after serving six months deserted, and enlisted i
the army, serving nearly three years and reeeiVin
/ an honorble discharge from the last service? IN
/ st0er No.
! j. w., Parker City Pa.-Does the act increasing
| the pension of third-elass pensioners for loss {
| arm affect the act granting artificial arms or wi
| fbax stifl he ali AnSlDsr does afFaf