Shaster – Sherif
Shaster
or SHASTRA, in Brahmanism, that by which faith and practice are governed, an institute of letters, law, or religion considered as of divine authority.
Used of the Vedas and other books of the Brahmanic scriptures.
Shaw University
a coëducational institution in Raleigh, N. C., for colored students; founded in 1865 under the auspices of the Baptist Church; reported at the close of 1919: Professors and instructors, 23; students, 464; president, Charles F. Meserve, LL. D.
Sheathing
that which sheathes or covers; specifically, in shipbuilding, a covering, usually thin plates of copper or an alloy containing copper, to protect the bottom of a wooden ship from worms.
Sheave
the grooved wheel in the shell of a block or pulley over which the In wooden blocks, it is generally of lignum vitæ, and has a brass bushing, called a coak, which runs on the pin. In locksmithing, a sliding scutcheon for covering a keyhole. rope runs.
Sheba
in ancient geography, a kingdom of South Arabia, embracing the greater part of Arabia Felix; named after Sheba, one of the sons of Jokshan, second son of Abraham and Keturah (Gen. xxv. 3-4). The Queen of Sheba visited Solomon, 990 в. c. (I Kings x. 1-13). The Greeks and Romans called the people Sabæi, or Sabæans.
Sheffield
a city of Alabama, in Colbert co. It is on the Tennessee river, and on the Louisville and Nashville , the Northern Alabama, and the Southern railroads. Its important industries include iron products and lumbering. There are also extensive coal mines in the neighborhood, and the farming interests are quite important. Pop. (1910) 4,865; (1920) 6,682.
Shelley
HARRY ROWE, an American composer, born at New Haven, Conn., in 1858.
He studied music in New York, London, and Paris, and in 1899 became organist of the Fifth Avenue Bap- New York. His works include symphonies , a symphonic poem, several cantatas, and many songs and pieces for the organ.
Shenango
a river in the N. W. part of Pennsylvania, joining the Mahoning near New Castle, the two rivers forming the Beaver. It is about 90 miles long.
Sheng-King
or LIAO TUNG. See SHINGKING and LIAO TUNG.
Shepherd
WILLIAM R., an Am-
Sheridan
a city of Wyoming, the county-seat of 'Sheridan co. It is on the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy railroad.
It is the center of an important stock raising and coal mining region. It has a State Hospital and a public library.
Pop. (1910) 8,408; (1920) 9,175.
Sherif
an Arabic title equivalent to noble, borne by the descendants of Mo hammed. It descends both in the male and female line. Those who possess this rank are distinguished by green turbans and veils, green being the color of the Prophet. The title is applied specifically to the chief magistrate of Mecca .