Private Law 75–370

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, to Edith Jennings, of Arkansas City, Kansas, widow of Joe Jennings, deceased, the sum of $2,500, and to the legal guardian of Patsy

Patsy Ruth Jennings.

Payment to guardian of.

Ruth Jennings, a minor, of Arkansas City, Kansas, daughter of Joe Jennings, deceased, the sum of $2,500, in full settlement of all claims against the United States arising out of the death of the said Joe Jennings, who died as a result of injuries sustained when the truck he was driving was struck by a truck belonging to the Works Progress Administration, near Derby, Kansas, on March 10, 1937: 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 notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions

Penalty for violation.

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