Private Law 73–561

That the Secretary

Gladding. McBean and Company.

Reimbursement, for building, etc., losses.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Gladding, McBean and Company, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of $6,602.40 in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States for losses suffered by the said company by reason of the default of the Plains Construction Company, general contractors for the construction of post office at Las Vegas, Nevada, and the contractor’s failure to furnish a valid bond as required by law for the protection of labor and material men furnishing labor and material on public works: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

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

Penalty for violation.

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