Private Law 87–186

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 $2,277.34 to Earl Gupton, in full settlement of all claims against the United States. Such sum represents compensation for injuries sustained as the result of an accident while wording in institution laundry on May 11, 1956, while an inmate of the United States prison, Atlanta, Georgia: 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.