The National tribune., 1892-11-10
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
Replies to Questions ON VARIETY Of Interesting
SHbjects.

Replies to Questions on 3 VARIETY Of IntsrestIns
Subjects.
ITO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES questions on q sep
srate sheet 81 paper give tai name and address
ton will be paid to communications that are not
accompanied with full name and address Of writer
reply to their inquiries Postal cards will be
replied to by mail only. Replies by mail will ordi
narily be made within week. and If in this coll
umn within three weeksl
JBS Toledo OIL made application for in
crease of pension new disability nearly two
years ago; was examined one year ago. How
soon should hear from my claim? AnssUer The
foregoing Is sample OF many letters daily
ceived and our reply must of necessity be general
As We do not have access to the papers in any PEN
sion claim, il 10 manfestly impossible for US to
know ascertain its condition. For the same
reason cannot say, even approximately ,rhen
II will be taken up for action. when the claimant
should hear from It, 1t will be taken up its turn
whether that will BIO in day q week. or a
month, year; neither any other per-
can Determine If any claimant think. an un-
usual delay has ensued he should write to the Com
missioner Of Pensions and inquire of him the cause
Of delay. II should also be borne in mind that no
two claims are alike, and q delay in settling one
case might not occur in another case.
j. p, Ksyser, W. Vd.-l. Please inform me II q
widow who is drawing q pension loses it by mar
rying another soldier? 2. Will she be entitled to
pension at his death If she survives him. he being
a widower and drawing si2 per month under the
old law? Ans,Uer. and 2. Yes.
J. ~ L., South Valley. ~ IA soldier lost his
life in the service during the late war leavin q
widow, and five children from two to 10 years old
by a former WIFE, The children were separated
and cared for by friends. The widow drew q PEN
sion from her husbands death during her lifetime
but never drew any pay whatever for the said
minor children OF her husband-her s;ep-children;
neither have the children ever drawn q pension
for the time they were under Is years. l. Are
they entitled to 81 per month for that period?
2. IT not why not2 3. IL so, should they apply
jointly or separately? L. What proof will be re-
quired, if entitled? AnSiger. l. Yes. 2 They are
entitled. 8. They should apply separately. L.
the dates of their birth. The evidence on file in
the widows claim will be considered in connection
with their claim.
j. H. g., GraysriHe, Tenn.-Can q soldier draw a
pension on his Mexican service and also one on his
service in the late war at the same time; or. in
other words. he draw two pensions at the
same time? Anstoer No.
C. A. d.. Columbia, Me-. After a claim has been
investigated by Special Examiner does it have to
pass any Boards of Review before final decision
q Ordinarily, how long after action by Special Ex-
aminer will a claimant have to wait before getting
decision. favorable otherwise? 8. In q re-
opened claim. will claimant draw pension TO date
of application? II not. how FAR back, l. Does 8
C aimant whose has been before n Special Ex-
amner still retain the right of appeal to the Assist
ant Secretary of the INTERIOR S. If claimant
wishes to change attorney, Is an ordinary revoca-
ton OF power Of attorney all that is necessary to
send the attorney and mus. duplicate be sent the
Pension Office! AnsWer. Yes. q We cannot
say: no two olaims alike. g. The question il
too Indefinite to admit of reply. State all the
particulars. T. Yes 5. He cannot change at
toriey except for good aud sufficient cause A du-
plicate power Of attorney il not necessary.
~ b.. Norofon flights, Conn--I enlisted in 1851.
and served two years and half; re enlisted in the
field. and got 80 days furIough. On the day that
my furlough expired l enIisted In the Regular
n deserter on the first enlistment. never re-
ceived one cent OF Government bounty. Can get
pension snder the act of June %. 1907 Ans,eer.
Yes. See Section 3. act March 2. 1889.
C. c. g., Youngstown O.-John Stewart served
seven years in the United States Army during the
Revolutionary war He received pension of So
q Tia
only living child. daughter. is living in Youngs-
town. o., and is So years OF age. l. Is she en-
warrant? 4RsfpeT ] and 2. No.
8 s. c., Ponkers. ~ "a soldier receiving his
pension from the New York City Office il about to
move to the State of Connecticut. 1. Should he
still receive his pension after removal from the
New York City Office, would he have to be trans
ferrcd to some other placer 2 If SO. how must he
can do as he peases about that. 2. If his change
of address is permanent he should apply 10 the |
Commissioners Of Pensions for a transfer.
NJ O., Ftagler. CoEo.-Can n man be taxed for q |
homestead before Ire gets his patent from the Gov
Anstccr. That Is vexed question and |
one which !. governed entirely by State laws.
j. NJ r., WiLkes-BGrrs. Pa.-Whnt is required Of |
boy who wishes to enter schoolship in THE U. 8.
Navy? To whom do you have to make appica- |
ton. and what duties required to be performed?
At what ages are they enrolled, and in what city |
or cities? Ansiuer. He must be between the ages
Of IA and IL years. sound in body and mind. able TO |
read and write. and be OF q prescribed hight and
weight. He must sign voluntarily agreement to
serve In the Navy until 81 years of age. Boys
listed apprentices educated to fill positions of
commissioned officers Parents or guardians are
required 10 renquish all claim 10 the services of
apprentices. and applications for their discharge
during minority will not be favorably considered
except under extraordinary circumstances. APP |
pica!ions for enlistment and all further and moro
detailed information and circulars should be made
10 the Chief Of the Bureau of Navigation Navy |
Department. Washington. d. G.
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