Private Law 73–291

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Ellen Grant, mother of Albert F. Grant, late boatswain’s mate, second class, United States Navy, who died June 8, 1931, while a member of that organization, the sum of $200, in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States, being the actual

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

expenses incurred in the burial of said Albert F. Grant: 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 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

Penalty for violation.

with said claim, any 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.