Private Law 74–732

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 Charles K. Shade, of Oley, Pennsylvania, the sum of $487.29, in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States for the loss of sixteen cattle condemned on account of tuberculosis eradication in the State of Pennsylvania, and as a result of tubercular tests conducted by that State and the Bureau of Animal

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

Industry, Department of Agriculture: 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

Penalty for violation.

with 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.