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thorized to be made by the Legislature, where it may be necessary to cross said railroad, the Com- pany shall make or cause to be made a proper and convenient way for said road to cross.
Sec. 16. And be it enacted, That the Wicomico and Nanticoke Railroad with its lateral ways shall be deemed and is hereby declared a public high way subject to the imposition of tolls to be hereafter regulated by this Act.	Lateral roads.
Sec. 17. And be it enacted, That said Company shall start and run their cars for the transporta-
tion of passengers and property at regular times to be fixed by public notice, and shall furnish suf- ficient accommodations for the transportation of all such passengers and property as shall, within a reasonable time, previous thereto, be offered for transportation at the place of starting and at all such stopping places established for receiving and discharging way passengers and freight for that train, and shall take, transport and discharge such passengers and property at, from and to such places on the due payment of the freight or fare legally authorized therefor, and shall be liable to the party aggrieved in an action for damages for any neglect or refusal in the premises.	Transporta- tion.
Sec. 18. And be it enacted, That on the com- pletion of the said railroad, or any section thereof, it shall and may be lawful for the said Company to demand and receive such sum or sums of money for tolls of persons or property as are fixed by the char- ter of the Pocomoke and Wicomico Railroad Com- pany.	Toll.
Sec. 19. And be it enacted, That the said Pres- ident and Directors shall annually declare and make such dividends as they may deem proper, of the net profits arising from the resources of the said Company, after deducting the necessary cur- rent and probable contingent expenses, and they shall divide the same among the stockholders of the said Company in proportion to their respective shares.	Dividends.
Sec. 20. And be it enacted, That the President and Directors of the said Company are hereby au- thorized and empowered to form a union with such Company or Companies as are or may be incorpo-	Form a union.