Private Law 75–371

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 Eleanora S. Richardson, of Sumter, South Carolina, the sum of $67.50 in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States for loss sustained by the said Eleanora S. Richardson in the cashing of War Department allotment check numbered 804988 in favor of J. B. Brown as allottee of Richard Brown, an enrollee of the Civilian Conservation Corps: 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 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 shall be

Penalty for violation.

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