Private Law 73–200

That the Secretary

Glendale, Calif.

Payment to, for damage to pump house, etc.

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 $2,157.96 to the city of Glendale, State of California, in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States for damages to a pump house and equipment owned by the said city of Glendale, State of California, caused by the crash of an airplane owned and operated by the United States Navy, and the fire resulting therefrom, on the 16th day of October, 1924, said damages being without fault or contributory ^{1 1}So in original. negligence on the part of the city of Glendale: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, on account of services rendered in connection with said claim. It shall be unlawful for any agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, to exact, collect, withhold, or receive any sum of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof on account of services rendered in connection with said claim, 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.