Each of these 15 subjects appears in only one of the 6 encyclopedias on this shelf. None is long enough to carry a page by itself, so they are gathered here by letter. Anything that grows moves out to a page of its own.
one of the important manufacturing towns of Germany; 12 miles N. W. of Düsseldorf. It owes its importance to the settlement here, in the 17th and 18th centuries, of refugees from Juliers and Berg, and the neighboring countries; they established the silk and velvet manufactures for which Krefeld is now noted. Pop. about 150,000.
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HENRY EDWARD, an American musical critic; born in Ann Arbor, Mich., March 10, 1854. He was musical critic successively on the Cin- Cin cinnati "Gazette" and the New York "Tribune." His published works include: "The Technics of Violin Play- Violin Play ing," "How to Listen to Music," etc.
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FRITZ, an Austrian violinist; born in Vienna in 1875. He entered the Vienna Conservatory at the age of seven years, and at the age of ten won a gold medal for violin playportant scientific and military expedi- ing. He studied afterward at Paris, and in 1889 gave a concert tour in the United States, which was an immense success. On his return to Europe he continued his studies and made a second tour of the United States in 1899. He In 1829. continued to make regular tours through- Cours throu out the country. He was generally considered to be, in many respects, the master violinist of his day. At the out- FRITZ KREISLER break of the World War in 1914, he 914, he joined the Austrian colors, and was nd was wounded at Lemberg. Having recovered, covered, KREMLIN he visited America, where he was well received. Following the entrance of the United States in the war, unwarranted criticism influenced him to abandon the hira to abandon the concert stage. At the end of the war, the end of the war, however, he resumed his appearances med bis appearances and was received with even greater acwith even greater acclamation than before. In addition to In addition to his performances as a player of the player of the violin, he composed many pieces of great merit. pieces of great
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an isometric mineral, an isometric mineral, occuring in octahedrons, as a sublimation ns, as a sublimation product, in the fumaroles of Vesuvius. Color meroles of Vesuvina , ruby-red; soluble in water. Com- Ichle indwater. Composition (according to Kremers), a hyto Kremers), a hy drated chloride of potassium, ammonium, and iron botassian, ammonius, .
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in Russia, a general name for a fortified citadel. The Kremlin of Moscow is the most celebrated. The term corresponds to Acropolis in Greek history. See Moscow
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one of the oldest towns of Hungary, in the county of Bars, in a deep, gloomy valley. It is famous for its gold and silver mines , which, however, are less productive now than formerly, and its mint.
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a town in Austria located at the junction of the Krems river with the Danube; about 40 miles N. W. of Vienna. The town has quite a few churches and schcols, and a museum. Pop. about 15,000.
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a small copper coin still in use in Austria, 100 making a florin or gulden ( nominal value, 48 cents). The kreuzer was first coined in the 13th century in Tyrol, was originally of silver, and derived its name from the cross (kreuz) formerly conspicuous on it.
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a town of Rhenish Prussia, dating from the 9th century, on the Nahe . Its chief manufacture is champagne , its principal trade in wine and corn; but it is most notable for its salt springs . These were discovered in 1478 , and, being serviceable in scrofulous and other affections, attract over 5,000 visitors annually. KRIEMHILDE LINE. See HINDEN- BURG LINE.
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the 8th avatar (incarnation ) of Vishnu. Kansa, a demon king of Mathura, having ruled oppressively, the Brahmans supplicated Vishnu to interfere. He. in reply , plucked off two hairs, one black, the other white; the former became Krishna . He was born at Mathur; his father was Vasudeva, a kshatriya (warrior ), and his mother Devaki. Kansa seeking to destroy him when an infant, his father fled away with him, and hid him in a vaisya's (merchant's) shop. When eight years old it rained heavily, and the god rooted up a mountain, and obligingly held it as an urabrella over the heads of the villagers and their cattle. When a youth he sported with 16,000 milkmaids in the wilderness of Bindrabun. Next assuming four arms, he killed the tyrant married two wives, but his favorite was ant Kansa. He Ward, about three-fifths of the whole a mistress called Radha . According to Hindu population of Bengal are worshipers of this god. goo Saxons.
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the Saturn of the ancient and iron manufacturing town, capital of
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or KRU , a native race of work on vessels trading on the Liberian coast. Their territory extends about 70 miles along the W. coast; they are a stout, brawny race, and very industrious. NES PAULUS, a Boer statesman; born
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Krstaca Dalmatian name for a witch. (See Slavs .) Kund (See Scandinavia .) Kyphi Among the Egyptians, an aromatic substance, with soothing and healing properties, prepared from sixteen materials according to the prescription of the sacred books. دو
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kroo'ger, Paul (1825-1905), a Boer statesman. He was born in Cape Colony. He moved north with his people when they were forced out by British aggression. From early boyhood he was connected with the army of the Boers. In 1883 he was made President of the Transvaal Republic, a position which he held continuously until 1900. He was known affectionately as "Oom Paul." During the war with Great Britain he escaped eastward into Portuguese territory and set sail for Europe, hoping to secure assistance for his country in the gallant struggle it was making for independence. He left his wife behind, but took much private treasure. He was unsuccessful in his mission. He passed the remainder of his days in Holland. See Boers
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a town in Serbia, 90 miles S. E. of Belgrade. During the Austro-German invasion of 1915 the town formed with Kraljevo, Alexsinatz and Nish, the main line of defense of the Serbian army. In October of that year it was taken by the enemy. Pop. about 7,500. JULIUS, an KRUTTSCHNITT. American railway official; born in New Orleans in 1854. He studied engineering at Washington and Lee University years he entered railway work as construction engineer. He rose rapidly to various positions, becoming in 1885 assistant general manager of the Atlantic system of the Southern Pacific railroad. Four years later he was appointed general manager of that system, and from 1895 to 1904 was general manager of the Southern Pacific railroad. He was also an official of other roads connected with that line . On his retirement as president, he became chairman of the executive committee of the Southern Pacific Co. He was considered one of the most capable railroad operators in the United States.
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