Silo – Sitka
Silo
a store-pit for potatoes or beets; American, and Other Poems" (1911). also, a pit in which green fodder is tightly packed to make silage or ensilage. SILO, a store-pit for potatoes or beets; also, a pit in which green fodder is
Siloam
or SILOAH, a pool in Jerufamous "Siloam am inscription" was discovered in the aqueduct. It is the oldest salem, fed by the waters of the Gihon and forming part of the ancient watersupply system of the city. In 1880 the Hebrew inscription known.
Simbirsk
the capital of the government of Simbirsk, Russia. It is situated on the right bank of the river Volga, about 579 miles S. E. of Moscow. Its situation is elevated and picturesque and it has handsome gardens. It is the center of a horse-raising region, has some distilleries, and an annual fair. Pop. about 70,500.
SIMCOE
Simeon
surnamed STYLITES, a Christian fanatic who acquired immense fame by passing the last 47 years of his life on the tops of ruined pillars. He flourished, if such a word is at all applicable to him, from 392 to 459.
Simmons College
a coëducational institution for higher education, at Abilene, Texas, founded in 1891. It is under the control of the Baptist denomination.
In 1919 there were 30 instructors and 862 students. President, J. D. Sandafer.
Simpson College
a coeducational institution in Indianola, Ia.; founded in 1867 under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church; reported at the close of 1919: Professors and instructors, 28; students, 528; president, J. W. Campbell, Ph.D.
Sinai
a mountain, or mountain range
Sinaloa
one of the Pacific States of Mexico; area, 27,557 square miles. Pop. (1912) 329,317. Capital, Culiacan (pop. 22,000). It contains over 100 mining districts chiefly producing silver. The annual sale of cattle is about $9,000,000. Crops, $8,000,000. Revenue, $11,000,000.
Singapore
the capital of the de-
Single Standard
a phrase used in the discussion of BIMETALLISM (q. v.), to indicate a single standard of value; that is gold alone or silver alone. Double standard means the concurrent use of both metals as standards.
Sistan
an extensive level and lowlying tract on the borders of Persia and Afghanistan, partly filled by the Hamum (Sistan) Lake or swamp. It is divided between Persia and Afghanistan.
Sitka
or NEW ARCHANGEL, a port of entry and former seat of adminand thus rendered his labor incessant.