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May 5, 1895
Birmingham Age Herald
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
What is this article about?
A visitor to John Keely's laboratory reports strong belief in the imminent success of his etheric motor invention, citing support from engineers and scientists like Boyd Elliott, Professor Koenig, and others, as it nears completion for practical use.
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ONCE MORE IT MOVES.
A Recent Visitor Claims Keely's Motor Is on the Eve of Working:
That many intelligent men have full faith in the ultimate success of Mr. Keely and his system of producing power and motion there can be no doubt. A gentleman who has been connected with Mr. Keely's interests from the first, and who has never doubted Mr. Keely's ability or success, visited the workrooms. He writes as follows:
"Nothing is so misunderstood as to the real facts as are Mr. Keely's inventions. Mr. Keely has always objected heretofore to having anything said of his work until the proper time came.
" 'Not until I can produce a mercantile engine, one that will do practical work, will scientists and the people generally believe in my discoveries,' we have often heard him say.
"Mr. Boyd Elliott, the eminent mechanical engineer, says in a letter now in our possession:
" 'I have seen the etheric liberator of Mr. Keely. I believe he has six times the value in his shops today that Mr. Edison has,' and in answer to a letter he wrote: 'At first I thought I would reply to some of the critics (against Mr. Keely's work), but I have concluded that the game is not worth the powder. We shall enjoy the fun when these fellows are compelled to compare the new engine with their predictions of it.'
"Scientists are at work in the same direction that Mr. Keely is, and such men as Professor Koenig of the University of Pennsylvania, and the late Professor Leidy, Professor Daniel G. Brinton, after visiting Mr. Keely and seeing his work, have acknowledged a belief in the man and his ability to give the world a new power.
"We visited Mr. Keely's laboratory recently and had an interview with him. He said, after showing us the coming mercantile engine which is now almost set up:
" 'I am, as far as proving to the world the integrity of my vibratory system, about through with my work. My provisional engine (from which the coming 300 horse-power engine is modeled) was a perfect one in every respect, and the big one will be a more mechanical structure, and which combines within itself all of my system.
I know scientists and all others will be pleased with its running, its power, etc., and all done with a costless force.' "—New York Sun.
A Recent Visitor Claims Keely's Motor Is on the Eve of Working:
That many intelligent men have full faith in the ultimate success of Mr. Keely and his system of producing power and motion there can be no doubt. A gentleman who has been connected with Mr. Keely's interests from the first, and who has never doubted Mr. Keely's ability or success, visited the workrooms. He writes as follows:
"Nothing is so misunderstood as to the real facts as are Mr. Keely's inventions. Mr. Keely has always objected heretofore to having anything said of his work until the proper time came.
" 'Not until I can produce a mercantile engine, one that will do practical work, will scientists and the people generally believe in my discoveries,' we have often heard him say.
"Mr. Boyd Elliott, the eminent mechanical engineer, says in a letter now in our possession:
" 'I have seen the etheric liberator of Mr. Keely. I believe he has six times the value in his shops today that Mr. Edison has,' and in answer to a letter he wrote: 'At first I thought I would reply to some of the critics (against Mr. Keely's work), but I have concluded that the game is not worth the powder. We shall enjoy the fun when these fellows are compelled to compare the new engine with their predictions of it.'
"Scientists are at work in the same direction that Mr. Keely is, and such men as Professor Koenig of the University of Pennsylvania, and the late Professor Leidy, Professor Daniel G. Brinton, after visiting Mr. Keely and seeing his work, have acknowledged a belief in the man and his ability to give the world a new power.
"We visited Mr. Keely's laboratory recently and had an interview with him. He said, after showing us the coming mercantile engine which is now almost set up:
" 'I am, as far as proving to the world the integrity of my vibratory system, about through with my work. My provisional engine (from which the coming 300 horse-power engine is modeled) was a perfect one in every respect, and the big one will be a more mechanical structure, and which combines within itself all of my system.
I know scientists and all others will be pleased with its running, its power, etc., and all done with a costless force.' "—New York Sun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Keely Motor
Etheric Liberator
Invention Success
Scientific Endorsement
Vibratory System
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Keely
Mr. Boyd Elliott
Professor Koenig
Professor Leidy
Professor Daniel G. Brinton
Where did it happen?
Mr. Keely's Laboratory
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Keely
Mr. Boyd Elliott
Professor Koenig
Professor Leidy
Professor Daniel G. Brinton
Location
Mr. Keely's Laboratory
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
A visitor connected with Keely's interests affirms faith in his inventions, quoting Keely's determination to build a practical mercantile engine. Supporters like engineer Boyd Elliott and professors from the University of Pennsylvania endorse Keely's etheric liberator and vibratory system, predicting success with a costless force.