The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-03-24

e. K g., WdynespRle W-Pleass give list OF
the members of the Committee on Invalid Pensions
Committee on Pensions. Ans,0er. The Senate Conn
mttee on Invalid Pensions is composed of the fol-
lowing Senators: Cushman X. Davis of Minnesota
(Charman); Philetus Sawyer. of Wisconsin
AIgernon 8. Paddock, of Nebraska; George L.
Shoup. of Idaho; Henry G. Hansbrough, of North
Dakota; Jacob II. Gallinger. Of New Hampshire;
David Turpe, of Indiana; Rufus Blodgett, of New
jersey; John M. Palmer of Illinois; William F.
Villas OF Wisconsin; and Calvin 8. Brice. of Ohio.
The first six of these Senators Republicans and
the balance are Democrats. The House Committee
on Invalid Pensions is composed of the following
Representatives: Augustus ". Martin. of Indiana
(Chairman); Luther +. Mckinney, of New Hamp-
shire; Robert W. Fyan. of Missouri; George Van
Horn, of New York; Herman w. Snow, of ILL.,
nos; George F: Kribbs, of Pennsylvania; Albert
j. Pearson, of Ohio; William II. Harries of Mime
sofa; Edward F. Mcdonald of New Jersey; Walter
ii. Butler, of Iowa. James p. Flick of Iowa; Al
fred A. Taylor, of Tennessee; n. Martin Curtis of
New York; John L. Jolley. of South Dakota; and
John b. Robinson, Of Pennsylvania. The first 10
of these Representatives Democrats and the
rest, commencing with Mr.. Flick, are Republicans.
b. c. g., Rock Elm, Wis.-What per cent. of claims
for increase of pension rated by the Pension
Bureau at the rate recommended by the Boards of
Examining Surgeons who examine the claimants?
AHsrer. 1t is impossible to give definite answer
to this question. but the probability is that in
large majority Of cases the Pension Bureau rates
the applicant according TO the report of the Exam
lining Board; but when such report is unsatisfao-
tory another examination is usually held.
81. d., Archibald Pa.--Are there any boats or any
regular STEAMBOAT Hhe, plying between NasHln1-
ton and Richmond; and if So what is the regular
fare? Also what is the fare by rail to Petersburg
and Richmond. Va? good many of the boys
will probably desire 10 go down that way during
the Encampment at Washington. AnsWer. Tie
fare to Richmond and Petersburg and return, Is
now about 81. but this will be very much reduced
during the Encampment. The distance TO Rich
mond Is about lis miles, but during the Encamp-
ment a round-trip ticket from Washington will
probably cost not more than So So
T. G., Cooper's Mills. Me-We have had quite
dispute the drafting of man I'm 1863 in this
State, and would like you to settle it. When drafted
he had injuries which entirely incapactated him
from any service whatever, but the doctors passed
him just the same. and he paid the $500 commute
ton which was required to relieve him. Is there
any way by which he recover this money
through the Government or State? AnstCer Draft
ing done by State authorities. and they alone
were responsible for :he incidents connected there
with The man cannot obtain reimbursement at
this late date such claims are barred.
o. j. w., Glen,Uood, Wis.-A soldier served during
the late day less than the 90 days required
by the of June ~ 1890 As he had to travel 200
miles and one days pay is allowed for every 20
miles travelled, can he have 10 additional days
credited to him, as to have pensionable status
under the law? Anstcer. No; only service |
between muster In and discharge is counted In
putting the length OF soldiers service under the
act referred to.
G.. T. H., Indiana, Pd.-Please give the rate of
pension under the act of June 81 1890, for loss of
one eye? AnStger. Sl2 per month.