The National tribune., 1901-03-07
PENSION POINTERS.
Inquiries Answered and Sugges'
tions Made.

rate is determined by the rank of the sol
dier held at the time of the jncurrcnce OF
the disability which resulted IN his death.
The pension of the widow of First Lieu
tenant would be ST. per month: the wid-
ow of a Second Lieutenant. $40 per
month; widows of privates and non-com-
missioped officers S12 per month, If mar
ried before March 10, 1886; otherwise. 50
per month. Widows pensioned under the
act of June 81. 1890, draw SS per month,
irrespective of the soldiers rank.
4. j. G., Van Vert, Ohio.-Pcrhaps
the Pension Bureau regards it as not sus-
eeptible of proof that hernia resulted from
severe coughing, which is an incident and
symptom of the pensioned disability. An
appeal to the Secretary of the Interior
might secure more favorable view OIL
the case.
J. w, Cabin Greek, Md.-There is no
pension law emitting soldier to Sl2 per
month when he has reached the age of 90
years.
G. l.. J.. Lyme, y. Y.-Neither the sol
der nor his widow could obtain pension
under the general law unless the disabil-
ity made the basis OF the claim was in
Cured under an enlistment from
which he received a discharge and
which was not made while he was
deserter from another organlZa-
ton. Neither could obtain a pension un-
der the act of 1890 if the soldier did not
receive an honorable discharge from each
term of enlistment contracted during the
period of the war of the rebellion. If the
soldier could show that during the entire
period until the expiration of his term or
the muster-out of his regiment he was
physically unable to return to the service.
or if the record of desertiOn was of date
subsequent TO May 1. 1865. the charge of
desertion might be cancelled under the act
of March 2, 1889. and an honorable dis
charge issued.
A. ]. B., Princess. Ky.-There is no
limitation as to the time within which
special act pension may be applied for af-
ter the rejection of case by the Pension
Bureau.
II. j. B.-Whatever pension might be
due the soldier, that can be collected by
heirs after his decease. would belong first
to the widow, notwithstanding her remar-
riage.
o. B. H.-A pension applicant is privi-
legged to have his case called up by mem
ber of Congress as often as it seems to be
necessary. If the proofs are apparently
complete and it is over month since last
medical examination. you are warranted
In asking your member Of Congress to call
up the case again.
J. B., Acona, Miss.-Under the act Of
June q, 1890. the Pension Bureau re-
quires that the origin of injuries claimed
under the act be shown by the testimony
Of persons cognizant of the facts. The
purpose of this requirement is to show
that the injuries are not due to vicious
habits. 1t is a Lochren requirement re-
tanned by the present Commissioner.
A. T. A, Hazel, ky.-Land warrants
are not issued for either army or naval
service rendered since March 3. 1855. If
O soldier of the war of the rebellion who
was entitled to take up a homestead on
the public land, under the soldiers home
lo- foil Id 4 1. .ip Il
children may do so. II the widow be un-
married and the children under age.
Write to the Commissioner of the Gen
eral Land Office. Washington. ID. c.. for
full information.
Geo., Sterling, Ill.-If the claim made
by the widow for pension under the act
of June 27. 1890, is held to be inadmis-
sible, it will be rejected and applicant no.
titled. If there is any doubt at all as to
the amount of her income from sources
other than her own labor emitting her un-
der the act of 1890. an application would
better be fled now under the amerdatory
act of May 9. 1900. without waiting for
possibly adverse action on the pending aD
plication.
G. W. H, Philadelphia.-The claim for
invalid pension under the general law
flied before application for present pension
under the act of 1890. may be prosecuted
and completed without affecting the draw
Ing of the present pension meanwhile.
BIZ an increase of pension is desired
application must be made in due form to
the Pension Bureau. An increase would
not be granted simply upon the request of
member of Congress. A medical exam
ination would be ordered after the apDli-
cation is filed, and that would practically
determine whether an increase should be
granted.
S. A. G., GAINESVILLE, Wis-Tbe inouirv
0f rnaTnhar Of ('nnurarc &c, fl.oIr
cure to pension applicant the desired in
formation as TO the status of his claim
and the reason why 1t is not allowed if
the proofs are complete.
Il. g. J.-It is not known that Penn
sylyanla or any other Northern State has
provided pensions for any of the soldiers
of the war Of the rebellion. There are in
some States various provisions for the re-
lief of INDECENT soldiers or their families.
Some of the Pennsylvania emergency
troops of 1868 are Densionable under the
general law and the act of 1890.
=. G. B., Marion. Ind.-Assistant Sec
retary Campbell is in immediate charge
of pension matters in the Interior Depart
ment. Probably the letter written by
your member of Congress to the Depart
ment on your behalf will be treated as
motion for reconsideration of the former
adverse decision of the Department If.
however, the letter has not been acknowl-
edged. probably your member of Congress
should make inquiry about it.
j. NJ, Stout, Ohio.-As 10 whether one
disease is due TO another is generally de-
termined by recognized medical pathology.
and what is recognized medical pathology
lie usually determined by the Medical Ref
cree Of the Pension Bureau. Consult YOUR
attorney as TO the desirability Of bringing
the case before the Secretary of the In
terror on appeal
W. II. NJ, Bellefonte. Pa.-Section I
Of the act Of June q, 1890. refers to the
pension claims Of dependent parents gen
orally, irrespective Of the time or period
of the soldiers service. provided that II
was at some time since March f. 1861
The rate Of pension Of dependent parents
is uniformly S12 per month. unless the
soldier was q commissioned officer at the
date of origin OF the fatal disability.
i. p. NJ, Hartville, Mo.-The payment
Of half of q soldiers pension 10 the wife
or children whom he has deserted takes
effect on the next quarters pension after
Il Is determined by the Pension Bureau
that case Of desertion is made out.
s. W., New York City.-See reply TO
A. ]. L.. above.
f. h, California-The War Depart
ment determines whether soldier applv-
Ing for removal of charge of desertion and
honorable discharge is entitled TO the re-
lief asked under either OF the general laws
Of Congress now in force relative to de-
Esrtion.
W. II. B., Maymansville. Ind.-There
are hundreds of bills introduced in Con