Private Law 74–313

That the Secretary

William W. Bartlett.

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, to William W. Bartlett, the sum of $169.50, in full settlement of his claim against the United States for the loss of personal effects, by misplacement or otherwise, while claimant was hospitalized during service in the United States Marine Corps, at the Naval Hospital, San Diego, California, between January 24 and September 15, 1927: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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 deemed

Penalty for violation.

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