Private Law 75–271

That the Secretary

May Howard Bloedorn.

Payment to.

of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to May Howard Bloedorn the sum of $4,500, in full settlement of her claim against the United States for the destruction of certain houses situate in lots 950 and 962, square 5869, at Anacostia, District of Columbia, by the so-called bonus marchers in 1932; said houses having been loaned, at the request of an officer of the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, District of Columbia, for the shelter of certain sick marchers, by the said May Howard Bloedorn: Provided, That no

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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 attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, 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.