Private Law 79–286

That the Secretary

Henry R. Butler.

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 $5,000, to Henry R, Butler, of Oakland, California, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for personal injuries sustained and expenses incurred by him when he was struck by a United States Navy truck, at the intersection of San Pablo and MacArthur Boulevard, in the city of Oakland, California, on October 30, 1943: Provided, 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 of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.