Private Law 75–676

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 Sam Romack, of Seward, Alaska, the sum of $125, in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States for the loss of his gas boat T–4389, when sunk by the United States Coast Guard patrol boat Morris, on or about September 26, 1935: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s. etc., fees.

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 the provisions of this Act shall be

Penalty for violation.

fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.