Private Law 74–563

That the Secretary

George E. Wilson.

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 George E. Wilson the sum of $300, representing the amount paid by him on December 12, 1928, to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi as surety on the forfeited appearance bond of one Ed Ward, who willfully defaulted on a charge of violation of the liquor law but who was subsequently rearrested and convicted through the efforts of the said George E. Wilson: 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.