Private Law 74–144

That the Secretary

Anna Carroll Taussig.

Payment to.

of the Treasury be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Anna Carroll Taussig, the sum of $5,000, in full settlement of all claims against the Government for permanent injuries sustained on April 21, 1918, in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while riding in an automobile which was run into by a large post-office auto truck used in the mail service, owned by the United States, whereby Anna Carroll Taussig lost her right eye and was permanently scarred and disfigured: 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 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

Penalty for violation.

violating the 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.