Private Law 76–125

That the Secretary

W. F. Towson.

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 W. F. Towson, of Montrose, Georgia, the sum of $500, in full settlement of his claim against the United States for personal injuries suffered by him on July 29, 1937, when he was run down and injured by an Army motorcycle, on United States Highway Numbered 80, Montrose, Georgia, from Fort Benning, Georgia: Provided, That no

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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 of this Act

Penalty for violation.

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