Private Law 74–479

That the Secretary

John Evans.

Refund of bail bond.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and in full settlement of all claims against the United States, the sum of $1,923.69, to John Evans, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, which sum was paid by him to the United States by reason of the forfeiture of the bail bond of John Waidner, who was later taken into custody by said Evans, at his own expense, and surrendered to the United States District Court of Saint Joseph. Missouri; entered a plea of guilty; and sentenced to a term in jail: Provided, That no part of the amount

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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

Penalty for violation.

contrary notwithstanding. Any person 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.