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Show C0T0FF TO Idaho is ASSURED The Oregon Short Line has approved the plan and surveys for the1 Important Import-ant extension from Saline on the Lu-cln Lu-cln cutoff In a northwesterly direction direc-tion along the south side' of tho Snako river. The matter has been up for man- months, and now that it has met with the approval of the 'directors'-tho lino will not doubt be commenced com-menced this year and completed next season. Jt .Is hardly probable th.it the entire line- as planned will be completed for some ears to com?; that Is, a connection with tho main line at Nyssa. Oregon, but there Is no doubt thnt the - connection between Saline anl Burley will be completed at the earliest poBslble date, and this will mean a saving of some forty miles between Ogden and all points In southern nnd southwestern Idaho reached by tho present Twin Kails branch The line leaes the Lucln cutoff at Saline, which is near the end of the promontory, and runs along1 the west side of tho promontory to ft crossing cross-ing of tho old Central Pacific lino nt a point west of the old station called Promontory. It will traverse the Raft river country and open a flno section en route and then join the present Twin Falls line at Burley station. From Buhl the present lino will bo extended into tho Bruneau country, thus opening the richest portion of southwestern Idaho, and will continue along the south side, of the rler to Xyssa, As stated, it will be some tJme before be-fore the entire system Iff completed, but that portion into Idahoi 'w HI bo built at ouce. thus developing a vast area In the wonderful state. Tracklaying to Plngreo has begun arid other important work in Idaho is in progress. |