Private Law 73–131

That the Secretary

Charles J. Eisenhauer.

Payment to, for personal injuries.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,000 to Charles J. Eisenhauer, of Brooklyn, New York, in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States for injuries sustained June 2, 1919, in the city of Brooklyn, New York, when struck by an automobile truck of the United States Marina Corps: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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 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 contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be

Penalty for violation.

deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.