ART. 15.] ROADS. 1477

1868, ch. 183.

180. It shall not be lawful for any person to ride, drive or
lead any horse, mare, mule, oxen, cow or other animal, on or
over the sikewalk on the western side of the main road leading
from Galena, where the roads cross, to the hill at Georgetown,
nor on the sidewalk on the northern and eastern side of the
public road leading from the northwestern precincts of Chester-
town to the westernmost corner of Chester cemetery on the road
to Whaland's mills; and any person thus offending shall be sub-
ject to a fine of two dollars for the first offence, and three dollars
for every subsequent offence, to be recovered before a justice of

the peace as small debts are recovered, in the name of the county

commissioners of Kent county; and such monies when recovered
shall be paid to them, to be expended under their directions, for
the purpose of repairing and improving, respectively, the said
sidewalks, which shall not exceed eight feet in width on their
surface; provided, that nothing in this section shall prevent
persons riding or driving across said sidewalks to obtain access
to adjoining lands, or the grounds of Chester cemetery.

1878, ch. 286.

181. The county commissioners, on application of any owner
of a private road or way to have the same altered or widened,
because its course or breadth seriously embarasses travel thereon,

or renders it unsafe, shall appoint three discreet and sensible per-
sons of the county, not related to either of the parties, who shall
act as commissioners to alter or widen said private road; and
shall direct the said commissioners to alter or widen said road,
keeping its breadth within thirty feet clear of ditches, and taking
into consideration the convenience of the person owning said
roads, as well as the convenience and interest of the persons
through whose lands the same may be located; and the said com-
missioners shall assess the damages to be paid to the owners of

the lands through which the said road may pass.

Ibid.

182. If any person through whose lands said road may pass,
or the person applying to have the same altered or widened, shall
object to its being altered or widened in the manner returned by