(word processor parameters LM=8, RM=75, TM=2, BM=2) Taken from KeelyNet BBS (214) 324-3501 Sponsored by Vangard Sciences PO BOX 1031 Mesquite, TX 75150 There are ABSOLUTELY NO RESTRICTIONS on duplicating, publishing or distributing the files on KeelyNet! June 28, 1991 KEELY3.ASC -------------------------------------------------------------------- This file is from Review of Reviews of Santa Clara University of 1899, page 475. This file courtesy of Dan Davidson. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Story of the Keely Myth Mr. Julius Moritzen makes an interesting tale in the April COSMOPOLITAN out of "The Extraordinary Story of John Worrell Keely." Mr. Moritzen says that Keely was in truth a genius, as none else than a genius could have kept the world's most eminent scientists guessing for twenty years. His "vibratory generator" was first exhibited to a dozen well-known Philadelphians on November 10, 1874. Even in the minds of the most skeptical there was always at least a doubt in the mystery about Keely's projects until the day of his death, when his house was investigated and the commonplace trickery of his methods exposed. "Leading Philadelphian scientists assisted in the work, and the first discovery came in the shape of an immense steel globe. Almost covered with dirt and rubbish, it was held down in the earth of the cellar by heavy beams. When relieved of its incumbrance the sphere was lifted out of its resting-place, and subsequently was found to weigh more than three tons. On the top of the globe a hole was discovered and, screw- threaded, the cavity gave a wider diameter the further penetrated. "Immediately near the sphere was found an iron pipe which led for a distance of more than fifteen feet into the space under the front room. Here was discovered a pit lined with wood and covered by a trap-door. Fresh ashes gave evidence of a careful demolition of material not thought valuable enough for removal, and yet necessary to have out of the way. In these ashes, however, were found short sections of what at first was considered to be wire, but subsequently proved to be brass tubing. A large amount of glass tubes was likewise found in the debris. The fragments left behind gave striking evidence of the care exercised in removing the Keely motor machinery from its home. Page 1 "The next day still greater results rewarded the searchers of the premises. The room in the rear was curiously raised above the others, and this was the apartment in which Keely conducted all those experiments which had puzzled the world until his death. "When the floor was torn up the revelation was complete. Through the joists, in holes specially cut for the purpose, ran a short brass tube. Other tubes were discovered also, and the whole went to show that the motor had been connected here with the spherical contrivance in the cellar. "In the presence of Prof. Arthur W. Goodspeed, professor of physics at the University of Pennsylvania, Prof. Carl Hering, one of the most eminent electrical engineers in the country, Prof. Lightner Witmer, professor of experimental psychology of the University of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Moore, who had the investigation in charge, the nature of what had been laid bare now came in for earnest consideration. It was determined beyond a doubt that the tubing and the spherical reservoir found in the cellar stood conclusively for the argument that compressed air might easily have accomplished all that had been demonstrated so mysteriously by Keely." Mr. Moritzen goes into the details of Keely's trickeries and shows just how he probably got his "etheric force," which tore apart great ropes, broke and twisted iron bars, and discharged bullets through twelve-inch planks with what seemed to be an entirely mysterious force. In his exuberance of success Keely declared that he would be able with a quart of water to send a train from Philadelphia to San Francisco, and that to propel a steamship from New York to Liverpool and return would require just about one gallon of the same. Keely never allowed the slightest hint to fall as to the details of his secret force, claiming that this would hurt the commercial value of his discovery. Mr. Moritzen says that Keely's true secret was in the promoter's charm of manner and insight into human nature. -------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have comments or other information relating to such topics as this paper covers, please upload to KeelyNet or send to the Vangard Sciences address as listed on the first page. Thank you for your consideration, interest and support. Jerry W. Decker.........Ron Barker...........Chuck Henderson Vangard Sciences/KeelyNet -------------------------------------------------------------------- If we can be of service, you may contact Jerry at (214) 324-8741 or Ron at (214) 242-9346 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 2