The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-07-17
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s. C. b.. San Luis Obispo Gall. Are headstones
furnished by the Government for unmarked graves
of Mexican veterans. the same rs for soldiers OF the
late war? g Are hendstones furnished by the Gov
eminent to be placed at the head of the mound to
represent the graves of the unknown deadn in
National cemeteries? Ansiger. 1. No. 2. Yes.
". Dr. H., Cottonwood Idaho.-l. What was the
net or ruling that increased certain pensioners dated
Nov Is, 1882 2. If Examining Board finds appli-
cant disability greater than total should he report,
say, ten twslve-eighteenths, or what would be
the correct report? AHsCer. l. 1t was ruling OF
the Commlssiuner of Pensions. 2. Ten-e ighteents,
twelve -cighteenths, etc, would be the correct
report
followed by medical examinations? 2. Give laws
relating TO widows pensions 3 Are pensioners
who die between pension days allowed full three
months pension? AnSWer. 1. Not followed but
preceded by medical examinations, else the pen
soner right TO ncrease could not be demonstrated
Under the old law, which is still in force the
legal widow of soldier draw Sl2 If sire can
prove that her husbands death was due TO line of
duty in the service. Under the recent new pension
law she can draw IS without regard 10 cause of
j. W. C., Chcstnee Nils Tenn. If a pensioner
chooses TO take his pension under the disability
he be cut ont OF arrears? 2 What course must one
take TO have his pension changed from the old to
the new law? AHsiDer. l. No 2. Make regular
application Tor pension under the law, and file
it with the Commissioner OF Pensions
LtdinHd-Widoyy remarked during the time her
only was in the army. He came home in 1865
aud died Ia 1866 OF diseases contracted in service
The mother divorced in 1867, and remarked
the same man abouttwo years later. Can she draw
pension after her remarTiage? AHsVer. No.
j. H. g., Naples N. u. Can the evidence of n
relative to deceased soldier be rightfully used
| when only one other witness can be procured. at
| time OF widow making application for pension !;
| said second witness being a minor daughter? 2
| Can widow procure pension from death of husband
whom she has not lived with for several years and
| had no support from him IN the meantime? An
| Yes, to both questions.
s. b., ROppiRee, IHd.-Cau q sister get n pension
/ from her brother If she is a cripple and not able TO
/ do much Tor her support see ia your paper. as
well as in other papers that "A great many private
/ pensions are given, md If ean prove all things
correct about my brother - there any chance 10 get
pension? 4nSiger. As you fail TO state any partic-
/ ulRrs regarding your claim, are unable to state
whether your chance to obtain pension Is good
or not. If you will state whether yOur brother left
/ a widow, minor child. mother or father surviving
him. date and cause OF his DEATH your age at that
/ tihie, Whetller you We're dependent upon MN FOR
support AT mat date, we may be able TO lntelli-
gently advise You. Private pension bill Is are grant
/ ed by Congress in meritori0us cases.
/ X. b.. StfJiefte MI. 4 Tan heir agrees to pay
I j mot Attorney a certain stipulation to help
! a get his pension claim. Il has ali the writing 10
do, also has 10 70 60 Couniy-segt 90 hunt up rec
oTds TO help said claim through. Is not 4 holding
/ 10 u, according TO agreement tower and above the
/ SD allowed by Government as attorneys fees.
4 the same as any other debt? 2. Is there book OF
/ kansas IN the war; If so, where IL be got ?
1nsiBer. l. Yes if such agreement was in writing.
We do not recollect of ever having seen q copy.
Ask the Adjutant General Of the State.
}. +. s, AcLouth, Kan.-i. served nearly three
years in gsth Ohio. and was detailed as WAGNER
most OF the time Am not entitled to extra pay
/ for doing detail duty? Ii the case IN some
branches OF the service. 2. II so, how should /
! make application? 3. To whom should make
! application? Aststser. !. Not unless the service
a. PRIOR to March 3 1853. and 3 II such service
/ was prior 90 said date, ard you were regularly
/ borne upon the RcgimeHtal Quartermasiers roll
rs detailed upon such duty, ppiicaiiOn should be
! made TO Tie Third Auditor OF the Treasury, this
| city.
! s. A.. Collier, Kan.-1. How long must physi-
clan have been IN constant practice before he can
| gel an appointment upon pension bOardf ?. II
soldier loses eye in line OF duty is he entitled
to an artificial eye from the Pension Department
or. # lac does not take eye, il he entitled TO any
| certain amount for said eye. II So how much and
| how often does lac draw such amount from the
| Department? Austcsr. ]. There IS requirement
| of the Pension Bureau which makes il necessary
TINT doctor shall have practced certain uum Der
Of years 10 DO eligible Tor appointment a. Exam
lining Surgeon. ?. Neither artificial eyes COM
mutation IN lieu thereof - furnished by The Gov
/ eminent.
4. ". C., Gra',din, No.. draw SIS per month
for disease of eyes and total deafness of len ear.
some time Ia ls79 made application for additional
pension for loss of hearing OF right and cataTrh
In head. II allowed. can IL he less than S. pei
month"; 2. Can / take pension under the dis
ability bill for additional Pension2 g. II my claim
FOR additional pension Is Ii5. 1872 about what time
| viii u be reached in us turn? 4. Can you give
number OF last certificate Issued for gnai invalid
pension also. additional and Increase? 5. II my
claim for increase j. No. li5 1872 and the last mum
Der Issued Is ia i52 how long will il take to reach
my ciaim7 6. Are original claims aud increase
and additional al rated in same class of numbers
or does each begin with its own number
AHsteer. /. No. 2 No. 3. Whenever the evidence
IL complete the claim is settled. Claims are adiudi
Gated whenever complete. without regard To num-
Der of claim. 4. We have not the information
at hand, As the numbers are constantly increased
/ 10y additional allowances. ). The number of last
issue has nothing to do with the date of issue Of ans
! other claim. g. Yes far final settlement Is
! involved claim fled six months ago is con.
! sdered Just as soon one fled six years ago
I provided both are complete.