Private Law 74–197

That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to H. D. Henion the sum of $2,300, to Harry Wolfe the sum of $100, and to R. W. McSorley the sum of $100, in all $2,500, in full settlement of all claims against the United States on account of injuries sustained March 10, 1931, as a result of blasting on the North Cispus Road,

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

Ranier National Forest, Washington: 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 with said

Penalty for violation.

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.