Private Law 74–289

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, to Joseph A. Therry, the sum of $1,485, in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States due him because of $1,500 bail bond having been deposited by him with the United States District Court of New Jersey, and such sum less $15 having been paid to the Treasury of the United States erroneously by the

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

clerk of the district court: 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 claim, any

Penalty for violation.

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.