Indiana Code Title 8. Utilities and Transportation § 8-4-7-9

Sec. 9. Any such union railway company shall have power to borrow money for the purpose of raising means to carry out the powers conferred by this chapter, and may issue coupon or other bonds payable to bearer, bearing interest not exceeding the highest contract rate of interest which may be allowable in this state at the time, such interest to be payable semiannually, and such company may also mortgage its franchises, property, and revenues of every kind then owned or subsequently to be acquired to secure the payment of such loan and interest or of such bonds and interest.