Private Law 75–65

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 Clark F. Potts, chief boatswain’s mate (L), United States Coast Guard, the sum of $150.26, and to Charles H. Barker, surfman, United States Coast Guard, the sum of $125.73, in all $275.99, in full settlement of their claims against the United States for loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal property and effects as a result of the fire which occurred at the Big Sandy Coast Guard Station, Woodville, New York, on November 3, 1935: 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 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, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating

Penalty for violation.

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.