Private Law 74–14

That the

Francis B. Kennedy.

Adjustment of claim authorized.

Comptroller General of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to settle and adjust the claim of Francis B. Kennedy, narcotic agent, as reimbursement for money (private funds) of which he was robbed while investigating charges against Frank De Mayo and others at Kansas City, Missouri, May 28, 1928, and to allow in full and final settlement of said claim in the sum of not to exceed $350. There is hereby appropriated, out of any

Appropriation.

money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $350, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay said claim: Provided,

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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 with said claim, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act

Penalty for violation.

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