Private Law 74–729

That the Secretary

Michael A. McHugh.

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, the sum of $200, to Michael A. McHugh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States, as a reward to which he was entitled under the postal regulations, had the funds not lapsed, for his services in connection with the arrest and conviction of Donald R. Leeson for theft of mail from the post office at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 23, 1925: 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

Penalty for violation.

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