Private Law 76–425

That the Secretary

Thomas A. Ross.

Payment to.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Thomas A. Ross, chief boatswain, United States Coast Guard, the sum of $250, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for loss of, or damage to, personal property and effects resulting from the fire which occurred at Nome, Alaska, on September 17, 1934: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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

Penalty for violation.

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.