Sakta Cult
(See India .)
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Single-source entries: S (8)
Each of these 12 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.
Sal
one of the most valuable timber trees of India, Shorea robusta, natural order Dipteraceæ, growing to the height of 100 feet. Extensive forests of it exist in northern India, where it is largely used in carpentry of all kinds, the wood being light brown in color, hard, and uniform in texture. It yields a whitish, aromatic, transparent resin (sometimes called dammar), used to caulk boats and ships, and also for incense. The sal forests are now protected by government.
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Sal Volatile
carbonate of ammonia. The name is also applied to a spirituous solution of carbonate of ammonia flavored with aromatics.
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Sala
GEORGE AUGUSTUS HENRY, an English journalist; born in London, London England, in 1828; 1828; early 28; early became a contributor to "Household Words"; was the founder and first editor of the "Temple Bar Magazine"; visited the United States as a correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph" in 1863; went to Algeria in the same capacity in 1864; and was a war correspondent during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. For several years he edited "Sala's Journal." He acquired a fortune in journalism, but was extravagant and finally became bankrupt. His writings include: "Twice Round the Clock," "A Journey Due North," "My Diary in America in the Midst of War," "From Water- N-Cyc loo to the Peninsula," "My Life and Ad. ventures," etc. He died in Brighton, England, Dec. 8, 1895.
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Saladin
or SALAHEDDIN, a celebrated Sultan of Egypt and Syria; born in 1137. In the time of the Crusades he distinguished himself by his valor. He made great conquests in Syria, Arabia, Persia, and Mesopotamia; after which he defeated the Christians with great slaughter near Tiberias and took Guy de Lusignan, King of Jerusalem, prisoner. This was followed by the surrender of Jerusalem, where he behaved with great generosity to the Christians. In 1189 Richard Cœur-de-Lion, with his ally, Philip Augustus, astus, King of France, laid siege to Acre, which, after a two years' struggle, was taken by them. The crusaders subsequently took Cæsarea and Jaffa, and Richard Cœur-de-Lion advanced to within a short distance of Jerusalem; but a truce was afterward concluded between Saladin and the Christians; soon after which the Sultan died, broken down by his constant toil. He died in Damascus in 1193.
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Salagrama, The
An Indian stone, credited with possessing magical properties, and worn as an amulet. This stone is black in colour, about the size of a billiard ball, and pierced with holes. It is said that it can only be found in the Gandaki, a river in Nepaul, which some believe rises at the foot of Vishnu, and others in the head of Siva. It is kept in a clean cloth, and often washed and perfumed by its fortunate owner. The water in which it has been dipped is supposed thereby to gain sin-expelling potency, and is therefore drunk and greatly valued. It possesses other occult powers, and is a necessary ingredient of the preparations of those about to die. The departing Hindu holds it in his hand, and believing in its powers has hope for the future, and dies peacefully.
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Salal Berry
the fruit of Gaultheria shallon, growing in the valley of the Oregon, about the size of a common grape, of a dark-purple color and of sweet, pleasant flavor.
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Salamander's Feather
Otherwise known as Asbestos . A mineral of an incombustible nature, which resembles flax, being of fine fibrous texture. It was used by the Pagans to light their temples: when once it was lighted, they believed it could not be put out, even by rain and storms. Leonardus says: "Its fire is nourished by an inseparable unctuous Humid flowing from its substance; therefore, being once kindled it preserves a constant light without feeding it with any moisture."
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Salandra
ANTONIO, an Italian statesman, born in Troia, in 1853. For several years during his earlier life he was a professor of law on the faculty of the University of Rome. He began his political career by being elected ted to the National Chamber of Deputies from his native city. He was closely associated with Baron Sonnino, who was the bitter opponent of Giolitti. When the World ANTONIO SALANDRA War broke out, in 1914, Salandra was Premier, and he, more than any other individual, was responsible for the fact that Italy refused to join the Germanic alliance against the Entente, holding that the treaty which bound Italy to Austria- Hungary was purely for defensive purposes. In May, 1915, on the issue of whether the country was remain neutral or join the Entente, he resigned, to test popular sentiment. So overwhelming were the demonstrations for his poltural Society, the Mar icy that the Ki King was compelled to refuse to accept his resignation, and Italy definitely adopted her pro-Entente policy, which led to her joining forces with France and England. In June, 1916, Premier Salandra resigned.
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Salary Grab
in American history, a popular name for a general increase in federal salaries. The Constitution provides for the payment of certain salaries from the national treasury. An act of March 3, 1873, duly signed by President Grant, provided that the president's salary should be increased from $25,000 to $50,000, that of the chief-justice from $8,500 to $10,500; and those of the vice president, cabinet, associate justices, and the speaker of the House from $8,000 to $10,000, and that of senators and representatives, from $5,000 to $7,500. An amendatory act passed on the following day provided that back salary be allowed to congressmen for two years. This last feature aroused so much indignation that the cry of "Salary Grab" was raised with such effect that the law was repealed except so far as it related to the salary of the president and justices. See Webster
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Salawatty
an island off the W. extremity of New Guinea, to the Dutch portion of which it is regarded as belonging; area about 750 square miles. Pop. about 5,000.
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Saldanha Bay
a bay of the Atlantic, on the W. coast of Cape Colony, South Africa, 80 miles N. of Cape Town. It forms a fine natural harbor, with excellent shelter and anchorage at all seasons, but is at present little frequented on account of scarcity of water and fuel.
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