Private Law 74–134

That the Secretary

James M. Montgomery.

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 James M. Montgomery, of Edge Moor, Delaware, the sum of $380.30, in full satisfaction of his claim against the United States for compensation for damages resulting from injuries received by him while placing mail on a train in the performance of his duties as postmaster at Edge Moor, Delaware, on November 5,

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

1934: Provided, That no part of the 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

Penalty for violation.

notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty or a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.