Private Law 75–644

That the Secretary

Ludwig Bahnweg.

Payment to.

of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Ludwig Bahnweg, of New York City, the sum of $500, in full satisfaction of his claim against the United States for the value of a Liberty bond in that amount deposited by him to secure the appearance of an alien, Elizabeth Wilhelm, on June 3, 1931, and forfeited to the United States Treasury March 3, 1932, after her failure to appear, although said alien had been apprehended with the efforts of Ludwig Bahnweg, and deported on February 26, 1932: 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 deemed guilty

Penalty for violation.

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