Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-03
FAIR HAVEN.
An Imftator of Odlum-James Powers Leaps From The Shore Line R ail- road Bridge - The Qutnnipiac Ball Nfne-Other Interesting Items.

An Imftator of Odlum-James Powers
 Leaps From The Shore Line R ail-
 road Bridge - The Quinnfpiac Ball
 Nine-Other Interesting Items.
 James Powers, well known East side resident, successfully leaped from the top of the Shore Line railroad bridge to the river below, distance of fifty to sixty feet, yes terday The leap was made in the presence of numerous spectators. Old residents have talked time. beyond memory of men who have made the leap, but there are few whc up to the present time could say that they had ever seen the leap made. Powers made the leap a wager. His original intention was to have thrown himself into the river at high water, but yesterday at noon, at about quarter tide, he became anxious to have the leap done and ont of the way, and so accompanied by a number of his friends and attired in short tights he repaired to the railroad bridge and ascending to the top hastened rapidly to the middle just above the deepest place in the channel Powers paused but few moments to get his bearings and stepping to the edge of the bridge clasped his hands tightly, feet close together jumped out into the air. For two-thirds of the distance he descended in the same position as that he assumed at the start, but when he got within fifteen or twenty feet of the river his feet shot forward and he struck the water in about sitting position. Although it was almost low tide Powers came to the surface without having touched the bottom. He was quickly taken aboard a rowboat which was anchored near by in readiness. After dress ing himself Powers went about the streets all the afternoon receiving the congratulations of his friends, who are very proud of his achievement Powers says that he changed his position while descending purposely, as had he struck the water perpendicularly he would of necessity have touched the bottom even had it been high tide.
 Will Bishop, Fred Barnes and George Dill are vacating at MeadowssEnd.
 Deacon J. D. Clogstone spoke at the rink temperance meeting yesterday afternoon and Mrs. Harry Taylor delivered recitation in fine style.
 Rev. Dr. Vibbert was able to conduct ser vices at the St. James church both morning and evening yesterday.
 Rev. Mir. Wheeler preached to fair sized congregations at the Baptist church at both morning and evening services yesterday.
 While George H. Jennings, of South Quinnipiac street, bookkeeper at the county jail, was passing along East Grand street he lost roll of bill amounting to $45. He made an unsuccessful effort to find the mon ey and had despaired of discovering it when he was met by gentleman who asked him how much he had lost. Upon answering the gentleman restored the money to him.
 Druggist Lloyd Salisbury is taking another short vacation trip, this time to Cheshire, where he will spend the week with friends.
 James Eagany will soon start for two weeks visit to Niagara Falls.
 Rev. Mr. Coleman preached at the Second Congregational church yesterday morning before 8 large audience. Miss Nellie Hovey of Minneapolis, daughter of Rev. Dr. Hovey, formerly pastor of the church, sang a solo. Miss Hovey was a member of the church choir while the late Dr. Barnett was or ganist.
 Will Mallory, who has been working in Bridgeport on the oyster steamer Virginia for the past few months, has got home.
 If the weather is pleasant next Saturday, August 8, party consisting of Waffle, Ed die, Ellie and Lewis Bradley, Lou Smith, Thurber Salisbury, Will Pewtress, James Hemingway and ladies will take the Yale launch for days cruise among the Thim- bles.
 Next Friday the postponed game between the Echoes of Milford and the Quinnipiacs of this place will occur in Milford. Last Friday after very exciting contest the home team defeated the Resolutes of Meri den, at that city, by a score of 4 to 1. We'd nesday, August 12, the Quinnipiacs will play the Branfords at Pawson Park. The names of the players in the home nine are: Edward Garvey, ss. Robert Ford, 1b.; Will Key holds, D.; Eddie Gilbert, c.; John Pebble, 2b; Patrick Toole, 3b.; Richard Roach, lf.; Albert Potter, If, and Will Stirrup, of.