Cayuga Lake
a lake of central New York, noted for the picturesque scenery of its surroundings. It is a resort for tourists, navigable for small vessels; 38 miles long. CEARÁ (thā-ā-rä'), a state of Brazil, on the N. coast, with an area of 40,253 square miles, and about 1,500,000 inhabitants. The interior presents a succession of wooded hills and wide plateaus; cattle-raising is an important industry; cotton, coffee, and sugar are largely The capital, Ceará, or Fortaleza, had grown; and iron and gold are found. formerly only an open roadstead, but extensive harbor improvements, with breakwater and viaduct, have been provided. It is the terminus of a railway to Baturité and has a large trade. Pop. about 50,000.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Cayuse
ki-us'. See Mustang
Only in Aiton's Encyclopedia
Cebu
one of the Philippine Islands, between Luzon and Mindanao, 135 miles long, with an extreme width of 30 miles. The chief products are sugar, hemp, tobacco, cotton, and rice. Area, 1,782 square miles. Pop. about 650,000. The town of Cebu, on the E. coast of the island, the oldest Spanish settlement in the Philippines, is a place of considerable trade, and has a cathedral and several churches. It is about 360 miles from Manila and has a population of about 46,000. There are valuable and extensive coal deposits near the town.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Cebus
a genus of American monkeys, characterized by a round head and short muzzle, a facial angle of about 60°, long thumbs, and a long, prehensile tail, entirely covered with hair. The species are numerous, all of a very lively disposition and gregarious habits, living in trees. They feed chiefly on fruits, but also on insects, worms, and mollusks. They are 1916. At the Peace Conference in Paris, included under the popular designation of Sa Sapajou in its wider sense, and some of them are the monkeys to which this name is sometimes more strictly appropriated. C. fatuellus, which ranges from Paraguay to Guiana, and C. capucinus, Guiana, Venezuela, and Peru, are common in menageries.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Cecidomyia
a genus of two-winged flies Diptera, of the family Tipulidæ. There are about 26 species, all of which are of small size. C. tritici, the Wheatfly, is well known from its attacks on wheat.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Cecil
WILLIAM, LORD BUR- LEIGH. See BURLEIGH.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Cecil
LORD ROBERT, a British statesman; born Sept. 14, 1864. He was the third son of the Marquis of Salisbury and chose a diplomatic career, after having been educated at Eton and University College, Oxford. He was a member of Parliament from East Marylebone, 1906-1910; occupied various im- LORD ROBERT CECIL portant Cabinet positions during the World War and was an influential figure throughout the conflict. In 1915-1916 he was Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs; was made Minister of Blockade in 1916 and Assistant Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in he was one of the British delegates, and was especially prominent in preparing the draft of the League of Nations, of which he was an ardent advocate. He was an able speaker and a successful executive and administrator.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Cecil (ROBERT ses'il Earl)
ROBERT (ses'il), Earl of Salisbury, an English statesman, second son of William Cecil, Lord Burleigh, born about 1563. He was of a weak constitution, on which account he was educated at home till his removal to the University of Cambridge. Having received the honor of knighthood he went to France as assistant to the English ambassador. On the death of Sir Francis Walsingham he succeeded him as principal secretary, and continued to be a confidential minister of Queen Elizabeth to the end of her reign. Having secretly supported the interests of James I. previous to his accession to the crown, he was continued in office under the new sovereign and raised to the peerage. In 1603 he was created a baron, in 1604 Viscount Cranbourn, and in 1605 Earl of Salisbury. In 1608 Lord Salisbury was made Lord High-Treasurer, an office which he held till his death, in 1612.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Cecilia
2026 Editor's Note: This page uses language about other peoples, religions, or nationalities that was commonplace when the book was published and is offensive by today's standards. The text has been left exactly as it was printed, rather than cut or softened, so that the historical record — including how ordinary such language once was — is preserved. (Ed: ET 2026-07-22) ST., the patroness of musicians, who suffered martyrdom 230 A. D. Her heathen parents, as we are told, belonged to a noble Roman family, and betrothed their daughter, who had been converted to Christianity, to a heathen youth, named Valerian. This youth and his brother Tiberius became Christian converts, and suffered martyrdom. Cecilia, when commanded to sacrifice to idols, firmly refused, and was condemned to death. Her persecutors, it is said, first threw her into a boilir boiling bath, but on the following day they found her unhurt. The executioner next attempted to cut off her head, but found it impossible. She died three days after. As early as the 5th century, there is mention of a church dedicated to her at Rome; and in 821, by order of Pope Pascal, her bones were deposited there. St. Cecilia is regarded as the inventor of the organ, and in the Roman Catholic Church her festival-day, Nov. 22, is celebrated with splendid music. Chaucer, Dryden, Pope, and other poets have cele brated St. Cecilia, and the painters Raphael, Domenichino, Dolce, and others have represented her in fine pictures.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Cecilia, Saint
Saint, the patroness of music, said to have suffered martyrdom in 230 A. D. Her day is November 22d, and her name is one of the best known in the entire Roman calendar. She has been a favorite subject for poets and painters. Her popularity seems to be due almost entirely to the fact that, in the legends concerning her, brief mention is made of her using musical instruments to accompany her voice when praising God. The story is that Cecilia was a Roman maiden who, converted to Christianity, vowed never to marry. Her parents, however, promised her hand to a young pagan named Valerian. Cecilia succeeded in converting Valerian and he suffered martyrdom. Commanded to sacrifice to idols, Cecilia refused and was condemned to die. It was found, however, that fire did not burn her, nor was the headsman's axe able to sever her head from the body. A few days later she died and received the martyr's crown. A church was erected in Rome to Saint Cecilia as early as the fifth century. She is said to have invented the organ; other legends recount that her music called an angel from heaven, who brought her martyr's crown from paradise. Raphael and others have painted portraits of St. Cecilia. Chaucer, Dryden, and Pope have celebrated her name in poetry. Musical societies the world over are named for Cecilia, and on Saint Cecilia's day splendid music is to be heard in Roman churches.
Only in Aiton's Encyclopedia