Private Law 74–554

That the Secretary

Walter J. Bryson Paving Company.

Payment to.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Walter J. Bryson Paving Company, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $3,500.50, in full and final settlement of all claims against the Government for certain dredging work performed by said company in the improvement of

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

the channel in the Anclote River, Florida: 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 stun 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.

Penalty for violation.

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.