Private Law 73–526

That the Secretary

Marion Von Bruning.

Payment to.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,900 to Marion Von Bruning (nee Marion Hubbard Treat), in full settlement of all claims against the Government for balance due her for rent for the use and occupation of the premises known as number 1758 N Street northwest, city of Washington, District of Columbia, as offices by the Alien Property Custodian for the period from July 1, 1918, to December 17, 1920: Provided, That no part of

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

th e 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 with said claim, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person

Penalty for violation.

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.