Private Law 75–56

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,000 to Thomas B. White, father, as natural guardian for John Edgar White, minor, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for personal injuries to said minor’s left leg by burning and for medical charges incurred as a result of said injuries occasioned by the said minor stepping into soft dirt which covered a steam line in process of repair in the vicinity of ward 21 in the Walter Reed Hospital grounds, Washington, District of Columbia: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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.