Private Law 74–431

That the Secretary

Joseph J. Baylin.

Payment to.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Joseph J. Baylin, of Baltimore, Maryland, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated and in full settlement of all claims against the United States, the sum of $1,000, which sum was forfeited to the United States by Joseph J. Baylin on the bail bond of Berkely Morseberger, afterward produced in court through the efforts of said Joseph J. Baylin: Provided, That no part of the

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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

Penalty for violation.

said 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.