The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-09-26
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l.. f. b., Clinton, O-Is there any prospect Of SOL
diers bounties being equnIized soon? And II so,
why do our law makers in Congress longer defer
this matter? The debt was acknowledged just
one some score Of years since. AnStger We have
been hoping for favorable action regarding the
equalization OF bounties year by year and now
that we have new Congress our hopes are again
awakened.
w. Il. Moore 300 Grand ST., Esuu York CT,v. writes:
have had in my possession for tire The cee-
DRAFTED picture of "ShsrmRn's March y sc Sea-
nave never seen a key to u, aud loss 20
locate the identify the prominent charac-
tiers. Can you inform where could ai,iain 4
key to the picture. Or. ia lieu thereof will some
haven't the key"
j. Il. D.. Maggart, Tenn am n pensioner for
disability contracted in Co A, lst Regt MID Tenn.
Gan get an increase for another disability in
Cured IN Go. C,Sth Regt Md Tenn? Aastrer Yes,
ifyou can prove your claim thereto and there is an
increased disability resulting thersfrom.
y. ". s., Bergen, ~ IA soldier Of The rebellion
Is drawing n pension Of $50 per month He now
requires the constant aid and attendance Of another
person, anu mas uiel an application with the Pen
SION Bureau for an increase. He has furnished all
the evidence called for, together with that of his
family physician. /. IL allowed an increase how
much will he get, and when the same date from ?
2. VIII he be required to go before a Board OF
United States Surgeons for medical examination
3 He edapplicatinn last pril. How long should
It be before lac hears from it2 AHsirer l. The only
rate above $50 which he could receive would be
$50 TO receive which the examination and evidence
must show disability requiring the regular aid
and attendance Of another person Increase II nj
geon- 2. Yes. g He should hear from Il by this
time. In case he does not he should write TO the
Commissioner OF Pensions aud ask the condition Of
the claim. giving his certificate number
s. q. B., Greenfield IOl0a.-I Why are Special
Examiners OF the Pension Bureau sent out to ex-
anime applicants for pension and their atlantis ?
? How long does II take them to finish such
claims? AHstreT. !. Special Examiners Of the Pen
sion Bureau detailed by the Commissioner Of
Pensions To personally specially investigate claims
which may appear doubtful, to assist the claim
ant ia procuring and completing his evidence. 2
IL - impossible to say how long will take them
complete their examination Of such claims, because
the several witnesses ia case may be scattered
over entirely different sections OF the country and
the claim may have to pass through the hands OF
"A number of Special Examiners.
C. y. b., BoHtto CITY. ~ Her.-My oldest brother
was killed ia tho Mexican war. Would not his
heirs be entitled To a land warrant, none having
ever been drawn to our knowledge? 4RslseT. Yes
The title to bounty land warrant rests first with
the widow, second to children, third the parents.
ana fourth hfothers and sisters. The iast-named
are not entitled unless they under q years of
age March 3 1855
n. w. NJ, Orange flights Fa-I Does the Gov
erGmeut furnish headstones for the graves OF all
honorabiy discharged soldiers, regardless OF the
causc OF death? 2 Does the Governments paw
honT j In case stones are furnished TO deceased
soldiers in Florida where would they be sent from.
. Who Is the one 10 apply to? ARStrer. ]. Yes. 2
Yes. 3. We cannot say; probably from the most
accessible quarry wher, they are nr,yrured 4 The
QuNrtermasteT-Genera U. :. A, this city.
q r., Cooiia. ". Dak.-Caa I receive Communication
at the rate OF . cents per day while home sick
furlough9 ABstVeF. Yes, for the time covered by
the furlough. providing you can produce the origi-
nal furtongh. Application must DO made TO the
Commissary- General of Subsistence, u. ). A, this
city.
AZ. r. Barron, Wis-where can get the proper
Instructions for the organization OF Camp of Sons
OF Veterans There are plenty Of eligible young
men here. but do not know how 20 proceed IA
sser You should address Mr.. W F. jenkins Adju-
tant-Generai, sons OF Veterans, IS Fiflh avenue,
Chicago ILL.,. for full information and instruction.
o. h. Port Washington, o.. In pension claim
will Tho afildavits of four citizens who knew the
claimant before aud amer discharge have much
weighs as the evidence of one cOmrade IN the serv-
ice, and II otherwise complete. would IL be allowed
on that eyidence7 2 Must "a claimant employ an
attorney? Having lost confidence in my attorney,
can prosecute my claim By corresponding direct
with the Commissioner of PensiOnsF 1aSsgeT. 1.
No The evidence would be- considered la the adj
judicnton OF tho claim, but It would DO necessary
60 prove origin of the disability by the evidence OF
eomndes who personally knew when, where and
how the same was contracted. 2 les; but la that
you.
c. L. f.. WildsrriUe, 0rs-My brother filed a
homestead on so acres of land. and built him a
house on IL and did some other work and four
months thereafter lac died, leaving no wife nor
children, aud Rm the only brother he has in Ore
gon. His claim joins mine. Can / make final
proof on his claim and get a patent from Govern
ment? Ansiger. Yes; you can make final proof
rs one Of the heirs. bat such proof must be made
for the benefit OF ell the heirs and the patent will
issue 10 tho heirs in general leaving the local
TO decide who such heirs
L. C. ", BsAeViele, Fid--l. What pension Is paid
for the loss OF all the toes OF both feet? . How
long does 10 take for the settlement OF a pension
claim after all the evidence Is In aud the examina-
ton made by the Board OF Surgeonss ARStrsr 1.
From, sl2 TO SIG per month, depending upon the
condition OF the stumps. 2 IL Is impossible 10 state
definitely.
C. l. e.. HiehHd. ". Y--l- Has q comrade who has
been discharged from the GA X. still the right "a
wear the badge? 2 Il "A comrade who has served
"a term of Is months in the peniientaTy eligible to
the position of Commander OF a Post? Anstpor. 1.
No; having ceased To be member he has no
longer the right to wear tho badge. 9 Yes. IL is
within tho discretion OF the comrades Of the Post
whether they elect him not
Comrades: If you wish for a patriotic and