Private Law 75–89

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, the sum of $185 to Norman Hildebrand, chief radioman, United States Navy, in full satisfaction of his claim against the United States for the loss of uniforms and other personal effects as a result of a fire in the living quarters of the radioman in charge at the naval radio station, David, Republic of Panama, on December 29, 1935: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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 the provisions of this Act

Penalty for violation.

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