Private Law 75–342

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 Lieutenant T. L. Bartlett, Marine Corps Reserve, of Washington, District of Columbia, the sum of $104.70 in full satisfaction of all his claims against the United States for damages for the loss of personal property by a fire which resulted when a Civilian Conservation Corps enrollee, of the camp at which he was an officer, placed a lighted candle in his tent contrary to instructions: 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.