Private Law 71–541

That the Secretary

John E. Ross.

Compensation to, for property losses.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to John E. Ross, of Williamsburg, Virginia, the sum of $15,350 as compensation for his oyster grounds, for oysters on said grounds, and for his dwelling house, and damage to his oyster business as a result of the Federal Government taking over said property

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc. fees.

and area for a Navy mine depot: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, on account of services rendered in connection

Excessive, unlawful.

with said claim. It shall be unlawful for any agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, to exact, collect, withhold, or receive any sum of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof on account of services rendered in connection with said claim, any

Penalty for violation.

contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.