Private Law 73–57

That the Comptroller General of the United States is hereby authorized and directed to adjust and settle the claim of the Potomac Electric Power Company for the balance necessary to reimburse, it for the amount actually expended by said company in making electrical service connections from its mains to the control room on the east bascule draw span of the Arlington Memorial Bridge and to allow said company a balance of not to exceed $2,157.25 in full settlement of all claims against the

Appropriation.

Government of the United States, There is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $2,157.25, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for payment

Provisos.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

of said claim: 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 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

Penalty for violation.

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.