Private Law 75–219

That the Secretary

V. P. Johnson.

Payment to.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to V. P. Johnson, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $500 in full satisfaction of his claim against the United States for loss by fire of motorboat on April 24, 1927, while said boat was leased by the United States Engineers and in the service of the United State’s: Provided,

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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 attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary

Penalty for violation.

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.