Railroads may operate telegraphs and telephones - Authority

Any railroad company incorporated by the laws of or operating lines of railroad within this state, upon filing its assent to this section and §§ 23-17-101 , 23-17-103 - 23-17-108 , and 23-17-113 in the office of the Secretary of State, shall thereby become clothed with the rights, powers, and duties provided for telegraph and telephone companies. Acts 1885, No. 107, § 12, p. 176; C. & M. Dig., § 10248; Pope's Dig., § 14257; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1802. Any railroad company incorporated by the laws of or operating lines of railroad within this state, upon filing its assent to this section and §§ 23-17-101 , 23-17-103 - 23-17-108 , and 23-17-113 in the office of the Secretary of State, shall thereby become clothed with the rights, powers, and duties provided for telegraph and telephone companies. Acts 1885, No. 107, § 12, p. 176; C. & M. Dig., § 10248; Pope's Dig., § 14257; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1802.