The National tribune., 1893-03-16
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II C., Perrinto,, MICH. A soldier applied for
pension in 1884 for two disabilities viz, chronic
diarrhea and rupture About four years ago he
received 81 per month chronic diarrhea, but
could get no word from the claim for rupture. Is
that claim still pending? 2. He also applied for
pension under the act OF June 81 1890 and received
Sl2 per month; which he accepted. Does that do
away with his claim for rupture under the old Jaw?
g. Does his accepting the pension allowed under
the new law do away with all claims forever under
the old law? Answer ]. Yes. 2 No 8. No
C. +. r.. Holland Mass-l. What does the act of
July a. 1892, provide? 2. What is the rate Of pen
pension above Sl2. and how much disabled by dis
ease contracted in the service must a soldier be to
draw each rate? 1nswer j. II provides an interme-
diate grade Of pens of $50 between $50 and ST. for
pensioners requiring at times the aid and attend
ance of another person. 2. $50 for total inability
to perform any manual labor; but there rates
less than that, which cassed as total. 3.
pensioner may receive any sum between sl2 and
SIS. depending upon the degree of disability found
by the Examining Surgeon; or if his disability il
equivalent to the loss OF hand foot, he can be
rated at S24.
Pension. Bocktoot, Idaho.-How long pen
sion check be retained as it stated every check
that il should be presented for ymeat within 80
days? AS it is not always convenient 10 get them
cased within that time, Ishould like TO know what
would be the consequences if retained longer than
three months, and if they good for an unlimited
time? A1isWer. IL is good for three years, and if
retained longer it is not forfeited but certain steps
necessary before you can have il cashed. 1t is
more convenient for every body concerned to pre-
sent such checks for payment at the earliest oppor-
tunity.
d. McM, EtinoId Mol If "A pensiouer should
die after his voucher is fled what disposition
be made of check? 2. If pensioEer under the
old law should apply and get pension under the
new law, and the new law should be repealed. will
this affect his chance and title under the old law?
ASlUer. 1t should be forwarded to the Third Auditor
of the Treasury. who will upon proper proofs be-
ing presented. make il payable TO the widow 2.
No. There is conflict between them. and no
rights are impaired.
A. j. B.. Freedom Mel. If soldier with the
rank of Major is drawing total pension OF SIS
per month, and happens to die, will his widow
draw the same? 2. Would the widow OF a second
marriage draw the same as the widow OF u first
marriage? 3. Are the pension laws coditied; and
if so. how can obtain a copy? AnsWer. l. Yes.
providing lie dies from the disability for which he
IL pensioned, or from some other cause equally
due TO his service. 2. Yes. g. \ bill providing for
the codfcatiop and publication faiIcd TO pass the
last Congress. hence you cannot obtain copy.
We intend shortly to issue such work aud when
published we will announce it.
any amendment embodied i'll the pension appro-
praton bill which passed the recent Congress that
will take away any of the pension money from
pensioners in National Homes? AnSlreT. No.
There was but one amendment adopted, aud that
one relates to the adjustment of pensions to non
resident foreigners, except dependent parents
under the act OF June ~, 1890
s. H. b., CoHageciHe, ". Pa.-What Mrs.
George Washingtnn's maiden name. as history
only states that "In 1859 he married Mrs. Martha
GUSTS. a wealthy widow" Please give a short BIZ
ography. AnSaUer. cambridge.
p. A. j., DiuOtrate, OIL. In the case of a COM
rades aim for pension being rejected, what
he do in the matter to have his claim renewed be-
fore the Pension Department again. when he
knows that the most gross injustice has been done
him by the Medical Board in his examination? q
And in the of a ccmrade who is thoroughly
dissatisfied with his pension attorney, and thinks
him entirely incompetent III his business. and
wishes his pension contract or power of attorney
with the Pension Department rescinded or an
nuiied. so that he will be at liberty TO employ an
other attorney, or not as he chooses, what must
he do in such Il case? D. Where must he procure
the necessary blanks to reopen a rejected claim
and does the Department furnish the said blanks
upon request? AnS,Cer. l. He should furnish
medical evidence showing that lie is disabled in
pensionabe degree, and request another examina-
tion. He should secure the afidayits OF at least
two physicians tor this purpose. = He cannot dis
miss his attorney at pleasure, Unless he can show
that the said attorney has neglected The claim for
more than one year, he cannot revoke the power OF
attorney. 3. There 10 specified blanks for such
purpose. In any rejected claim for any cause,
whenever evidence bearing upon the cause OF re-
lection il furnished the claim is usually reopened.
p. +. MeM Trenton, n. il. Must person be
examined every time he applies for increase of
peusion? 2 How long does il take after he applies
before The order for examination reaches him" 8.
Does his increase if allowed commence from his
examination from the date of his application?
AHStUer. !. Yes 2. In few weeks, usually. 3. Ii
the application for increase be original disabili
ties for which pensioned increase, II allowed dates
from examination. If forhew disabilities increase,
if allowed. dates from date OF filing application.
II. D., Del Roy, DO settle dispute, please
state in your valuable paper where Gen George
Washington born, and obligo constant
reader AItStoer. Weslmereland Co., Va.-1732.
H. A., Santa Pada Colby of Spanish
grant lines have only % of the 100 acres al
lowed me by homestead. nave made title to that,
and would like 10 know If there IL law under
which can take the balRnce anywhere can find
IT, without living on it? dnstger II you made Il
homestead entry of less than 100 prior to
June - 1874. you entitled TO take additional
number Of acres 10 complete the full l60 acres and
obtain title thereto without residence or cuItiva-
ton. You simply have to enter the land.
Il. l.. c. Fulton, No. am drawing ga per
month. My disability is equivalent To the loss Of a
hand foot. Does the act of July Ii, 1892. benefit
me and If not what class does il benefit? AnSUer.
IL does not benefit you, because assume that You
not entitled TO $50 per month. The act benefits
some pensioners who are drawing $50 per month
for total inability 10 perform any manual labor
and II rule. il benefits no other class.
". X p, Holcon CoJe.-Did President Cieve-
land during his first Presidential term, recommend
the act OF June q, lo.O. or any similar? A1ts|er
No.
w X, Arcadia. O-Pease give the number of
pension certificates issued during President Har-
rison' $ administration; how many were under old
law claims, and how many under the act OF June
q 1890. and then the number under President
Cleveland first Administration? Insurer About
100000 certificates of ali classes issued during
Harrison's Administration, and about one-half of
these under the act of june ~ $780, Under
Cleyeiands Administration about APO 900 certiii-
Gates of all classes were issued.
J. ~, Thomasriie Mo.-Did President Lincoln
when he issued his proclamation freeing the
negroes give the Johnnie" TO days to come back
aud hold their slaves and at the end of the 60 days
then tell them that If they would come back in
30 DAYS, they should be paid Tor their slaves?
Please state the facts in the and tell me where
l can procure copy of the proclamation. An
No such terms were embodied in the procla-