Private Law 75–203

That the Secretary

Frank Dauwe, and others.

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 Frank Dauwe the sum of $342.62; to Alberto Esparza the sum of $75; to Frank Van den Hende the sum of $726.25; to Germain Van der Poorten the sum of $210 ; and to Cesar Van Overbenborger the sum of $135; in all, $1,488.87. in full settlement of all claims against the United States past or future on account of losses of growing crops on their land or damage to land adjoining Kelly Field, Texas, by reason of the Government’s action in diverting the natural flow of surface waters by erecting a railroad embankment and a dike at Kelly Field, Texas: 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 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 provisions of this Act shall

Penalty for violation.

be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.