Private Law 74–678

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, the sum of $900 to R. H. Quynn, lieutenant, United States Navy, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for the loss of his furniture, clothing, and other personal effects of himself and family by fire originating from a house adjoining the house or quarters supplied him by the Navy Department, both situated inside the naval operating base, at Hampton Roads, Virginia; said fire occurring at the time he was stationed in the line of duty at the said naval operating base, and being without fault or negligence on his part: Provided, That the Secretary of the Navy shall have determined

Provisos.

Conditions.

that the said officer was occupying his said quarters in the line of duty, and that the loss occurred without fault or negligence on his part, which finding or determination of the Secretary of the Navy shall be conclusive upon the accounting officers of the Treasury: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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.