8/22 I think there can be no doubt that Jasper and Mr.Conolly have made a very remarkable discovery, and one which must prove highly remunerative and beneficial." "What is the discovery? I cannot explain it scientifically to you: you would not understand me. But it is, in short, a method of driving machinery by electricity at a less cost than by steam. It is connected in principle with the conservation of energy and other technical matters. You must come and see the machinery at work some day." "I must, indeed. |