Private Law 74–735

That the Secretary

Cheyenne River Reservation, S. Dak.

Settlement of claims, arising from bank failure.

of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the Superintendent of the Cheyenne River Agency, South Dakota, the sum of $253.13, for distribution to certain Indian lessors in full settlement of their claim against the United States, arising out of failure of a bank upon which cashier’s checks had been obtained and a decision in the case rendered by the Federal court adverse to the contention of the

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

Government in fixing responsibility: 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,

Penalty for violation.

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.