Private Law 75–57

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 Bertha M. Harris in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States, the sum of $431.98 representing salary earned by Bertha M. Harris who acted as postmistress at Windfall, Indiana, from September 14 to December 30, 1932, both dates inclusive: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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

Penalty for violation.

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.