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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-02-28

to be the strongest material known,
and it possesses the additional valua-
BILE property of very high elastic lin
it,
peculiar process for separating
non-magnetic particles like gold from
sand has been patented by l.. T. Weiss.
The metallic particles in mass are cleo
troplated with iron. by special appar-
atus, and can then be separated BY any
magnetic method
The use of milk of lime for quickly
and effectively extinguishing fires in
coal mines is recommended by inspec-
tor Wolfgang Hummer, a German. The
suggestion is not new, but has been
newly tested with satisfactory results.
The emulsion-whichc can be used with
hand or power pumps-runs into and
fills the crevices of the coal or min
eral
The efficacy of bomb firing in break
ing up hail storms has been questioned.
wi. v ludl, lue OilBllldJOT VI lut pan,
claims new evidence of its value from
a recent severe storm that rapidly
swept down from the Bernese Alps
through the Rhone valley and over the
north end of Lake Leman as far as the
Lake of Neuchatel. The entire district
was badly damaged by the hail except
two small villages from which bombs
were thrown.
A French physicist, A. Baldit, has
found that the odor corpuscles affect
the leakage of electricity from electri-
fled bodies, and he proposes to use this
discovery for studying the character OF
odors and the part they play in plants.
In his experiments, performed in un-
favorable weather, rod of resin end
an electroscope we're enclosed in
glass jar, when the admission of va
nilla odor sensibly lessened the loss
of electricity from the charged rod.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-02-28

A Viennese baroness, recently muir
dered, carried the art of being at war
with servants to the highest degree OF
perfection. She had a secret system of
tubes leading from her sitting room to
the kitchen and servants room. BY
means of these she was able to hear
all manner of uncomplimentary refer
ences to herself. She enjoyed this
strategic advantage very much, for she
was always haling her servants into
the courts, and she slept with a loaded
revolver under her pillow, for fear of
assassination.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-02-28

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-02-28

Some suburbanites near London
have organized a club for individual
improvement 1t is called the Silence
Club. There are 16 members, whose
weekly fee is six-pence. 1t is estab-
lished so that the members, ticket hol-
ders on a suburban railroad, can read
their papers in quiet on their way to
town. The subscriptions go to the
guard who reserves a carriage for the
members.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-02-28

Gustavus Nordlin, Swede, has just
made trip from Stockholm to Paris
in a tiny canoe. He arrived in first
class condition. The hardy Norseman
says that he was originally a confec-
toner, but having injured his diges-
ton by sweet-stuff and pastry he re-
solved to nourish himself on bread,
fruit, milk and honey.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-02-28

It is proposed in France to require
that chauffeurs shall pass a medical
examination in order to have only men
absolutely sound in charge Of aGtomo-
biles. Many instances have been found
in France of chauffeurs in poor condi
ton, with various physical infirmities.
In one case an epileptic was found in
charge of a motor car.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-02-28
Gbe Return Of Rhoda.
BY SUSAN HEATING GLASPELL

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
CLAFLIE.
From the Clarinn Feb. s.

From the Clarion Feb. 8.
Born, to A. E. Wegly and wife
of this city, at 10o'clOck this mon
ing, 8 pound girl.
The Catholics of St. Peter &
Paul are figuring on adding a
sanctuary to their church build
ing.
Born. to Earnest E. Roahen and
wife, 3l16 Olive ST., Kansas City,
Mo-, February 5, a boy weighing
s pounds.
F. M. Gibler, cousin Of H. and
G. Gibler of this city, arrived in
the city Saturday from Oklahoma,
in company with Ora L. Stevens,
to spend a couple of weeks in this
vicinity.
Remember the reading recita-
by the Misses Grizzell on Friday
evening, February %. An ex-
cellent entertainment for the
benefit of the NJ. E. church.
The contest banquet Of the NJ.
W. A. lodge has been postponed
until Friday evening, March 2.
The banquet will probably be
given at The Farmers restaurant.
The city council met in regular
sessio.: Tuesday night. The res
ignation OF H. Gibler as mayor
was received and accepted.
Chas. T. Mayo was elected to ill
the vacancy. The resignation Of
John Dunn as city marshal was
received and accepted.
Ca Saturday and SUNDAY. Feb
ruary II and IS, Rev. Don
Nichols, d. D. of Salina will
preach at the NJ. E. church in this
city Saturday in the evening
and Sunday both morning and
evening. Some evening in the
following week Rev. Nichols
will deliver his lecture on John
Chinopan -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
OUR WESTERN EMPIRE.
S.erGOpiiCOn Lecture by Rr. Charles
A. Payne Proves Most Enjoyable.

Chautauquans had the oppor-
tunity Thursday evening of wit
Messing an illustrated lecture by
Mr.. Charles A. Payne, the
traveller" whose. finely colored
views are known as probably the
best offered in any American
travel lecture. DIR. Payne has
travelled widely in the preparation
of these lectures, and while he has
taken unusual pains in the prep
aration of his colored views,
each of which is at once a color.
photograph and a work Of art, his
narrative accompanying the pict
ures is at all times instructive, il
Illuminating and entertaining.
The audience repaid the lecturer
by according him close and sus-
tanned attention throughout his
lecture on Our Western Empire, "
and many of the views thrown on
the screen were heartily applaud
ed. From the Chataubua As
sembly Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Mrs. Brlnkman's WILL

The will of Mrs. G. L. Brink
man was made public yesterday.
The estate is valued at $4,000.
The will distributes this as fol-
lows: To Frederic II. Prescott,
a brother, $500; to Helen NJ.
Brinkman, a daughter, So. 900; to
Gertrude Ashton, niece, 81, 600;
the rest of the estate TO be equally
divided among the three children,
Raymond P, Christine L. and
Helen NJ. Brinkman.
Christine L. Brinkman, one
daughter, was suffocated will
smoke at the time her mother diet
and she died soon afterward, Sc
that the estate will be divided be
tween the two children.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
beautiful country residence.

beautiful country residence.
W. W. Bowman has put a
cement floor in his front porch,
and now has the finest porch in
town. Chas. Lawhorn did the
work.
A good newspaper needs the
support of the home merchants as
we'll as the merchant needs the
patronage of the people. Patron
ize your home paper and help to
make it better.
Miss Della Holland was very
agreeably surprised last Monday
evening by a few of her friends.
The evening was spent in a
delightful manner, with various
games and music.
Last Sunday afternoon while a
few of the PaRnee Rock boys
we're playing ball south Of the
railroad track. L. B. Smith,
while running bases slipped and
fell throwing his ankle out of
place, which will lay him up for
some time.
Saturday night was the date of
big doings for the Knights of
Pythias of this place. 1t was the
occasion of the visit of the
Grand Chancellor of the Domain
of Kansas. A candidate in the
person Of Charlie Ross was given
the three ranks. An instructive
talk was made by Grand Chancel-
Ter Miller, after which the lodge
adjourned to the lower room
where a substantial supper was
served. A good number OF
Knights were present from Larned
Great Bend and Kinsley. All
went feeling they had been we'll
entertained.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
DIST. 81.

There was a Valentine party at
Mrs. Carols Wednesday evening.
Dill you gol Yes, we did.
Mrs. Shields and daughter Ruby
spent Sunday at Mr.. and Mrs.
Enos Skaters.
Miss lee Grant { tRrday and
Sunday in Great Bend.
Crissa Southern spent Wednes-
day evening with Bessie and ElliC
Logan.
Mavne Carol sDent Friday
evening with Ruby Kemmery.
Claude Amidon spent Sunday
with Willie Southern.
Mazyia Phillips made our schoo
la very pleasant call Friday.
We had a 6ne time at the skat
iag party Friday evening, Why
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
,@,|:l5lee'sass|3S;S
HOISINGTON.
From the Dispatch, Fec. 8

From the Dispatch, Feo. 8
A girl was born TO TIC. Straw
and wife Tuesday night.
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuels in the east part of town
FRIDAY.
Engineer Young is now at his
home in this city. He stood the
trip from the hospital very well.
4 son Has born to Henry Nuss
Jr., and wife the north side Sun
day also to Henry Nuss Sr. and
wife the same day.
Frank Gehrer arrived Sunday
night from Hays City to help
John plaster. Frank may move
his wife here and make Hoising-
ton his future home.
A petition was circulated in
town yesterday and about $40 was
raised toward paying the Bogers
and Henry Meirs the amount of
the fines that were assessed to
them last Friday for violating the
fish and game law.
Charley Boyle left yesterday
morning for Haskell county where
he has purchased some land and
is looking at another farm. Fred
and Ed. Meyer and DR.. Burton
have also purchased land in that
part Of the state.
The petition recently sent i n
bearing the names of G. W.
Mitchell and others asking that
the mail route between here and
Great Bend be restored has been
reported favorably by Congress-
man NurdOck. 1t has also been
recommended by Postmaster Vim
cent at this place and is row in
the hands of the third assistant
Postmaster General. The propos-
ed route is to start out of Great
Bend after the arrival of Train 567
on the Santa Fe and is to start on
its return trip from this city
about 1 o'clock getting to Great
Bend in time to connect with the
fast mail with the east. As the
route has been reported favorably
it is almost a certainty that it will
be put on before long.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
A CORN GROWERS CONTEST.
Prizes Offered to Boys Between Twelve
And Eighteen Years Old. 4

The Kansas State Agricultural
College, through the Farmers
Institute Department arc organic
ing Boys Corn Growing Contests
through the state. They offer ten
prizes in each county where con
test is organized, divided 9, 81. 6,
5, 4. 3, 2, l, 1, and l dollar in cash
and these prizes are added TO in
many cases by local people who
desire to encourage the boys. .
Ira d. Brougher, president of
the Barton County. Fair Assccia-.
ton, is in receipt of a letter from
j. II. Miller, field secretary for
the Institute department, in which
Mr.. Miller says he will try to DO
in Great Bend for at least a two
hours stop, about the first week ilf
April, and gives lecture on
Wheat Culture and Forage
Crops" also give Information con-
corning the Boys Corn Con
test"
More particulars about this lee
ture and the contest will be given
later, when the date is definitely
known.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
WALNUT VALLEY ITEMS.
How is this for winter9

How is this Tor WlnterE
Willie Yuncker is in the vicinity
visiting, from Edwards county.
Misses Mamie and Edith Wilson
were shopping in HOiSintgon Sat
urday.
Quite a crowd of young folks
attended a party at Mr.. Truxal's
Friday evening from this vicinity.
Mark Brown stayed all night
with his cousin, Frank McGinnis
Saturday evening. Did you enjoy
your self, boy,G
Rev. Nichols took dinner with
Edd. McGinnis and wife Thurs
day.
Miss Nellie Parish visited with
her cousin Miss Stella Yancey over
Ounuay.
j. 7. Smith and daughter Mrs.
Eta Shafer made a trip to Kansas
City Saturday evening.
Mrs. P. White is on the sick
list.
Link Harper and Miss Nellie
Parish spent Sunday evening with
Miss Daisy Trester.
Mrs. D. NJ. Keener visited with
her mother Mrs. Shaw Monday.
Miss Mamie Martin visited at
j. A. Browns Sunday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
ALBERT SAYINGS.

This little enterprising burg
not being represented in the
columns of your paper, we in our
weak way, will endeayor from
time to time to let the outer world
know that we exist and have our
being.
First we will mention, Albert
has one new elevator man, new
station agent, new proprietor at
the Commercial House, another
new hotel started, new sidewalk,
anew trip hammer in the black
smith shon, q new house nearly
completed which will have steam
heat, a new doctor, new ice man
and a few person who made new
resolutions on January 1st.
J. S. Wenger made a business
trip to Timken last Friday.
% William Schwier, of Larned,
Kas., was here last week.
Herman Hill our genial tonsorial
artist, and family were circulat-
ing on the streets of Great Bend
last Thursday.
Los of wheat is coming to town
just now and the elevator men are
entertaining troubles Of their own.
Joe Gallon is home again from
the east, where he has been work
ing.
Relatives of Herman Hills
from California, Mo-, are here on
a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lipphlrdt of
Ellinwood were here recently
visiting their daughter Miss
Louisie Lipphardt.
The many friends of Miss Myra
Winget gave her a surprise party
last Friday evening in honor Of
her birthday. The guests were
entertained by games and plays.
At midnight a sumptous lunch
was served, after which the guests
departed homeward wishing Miss
Winget many more such enjoyable
occasions.
CONTRACTOR Butler, the architect
who is experimenting the erection
of the new dwellings in Albert i:
first class in every particular.
The piano men from Great Benz
are numerous in this section Of
country, and they are placing &
lot of good instruments in many
houses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Samuel Maher is named as ex-
ecutOr of the will which closes
with the following paragraph:
Il hope he will show to my
children the friendship and SYM
pathy he has shown their parents,
end 7 ask that they honor and re-
spect the advice and counsel of
this proven friend"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
PAENEE ROCK.
From the Herald, Feb. 8.

From the Herald, Feb. s.
Miss Della Smith. is again book
keeping at the bank.
Miss Della Smith is book keeper
for the Lindas Lumber. Company.
Revival meetings will begin at
the Christian church March Doth.
Miss Mable Morris entertained
a small party of her friends at her
home last Saturday evening.
Bert Bowman has been making
some improvements around bis
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Seed Oats.

Teaxs Red Oats are going to be
very scarce this season. Newcomb
has a car load of excellent quality.
Those desiring this kind Of seed
well do will to call on him at once.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
weren't you there9

weren't you there9
Liva Sharp has been absent from
school this week.
Edith Bell is staying at Mr..
Logan's this week.
Mrs. H. J. Wigton and Thelma
returned Friday from their visit
in Lane county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

That large, Swiss cheese-you
know bow fine it is. Spaugh has
another one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

See this Office for sale bills.
We viii do you the best work to
be procured in the west.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Kafflr Corn.

White Kafir corn is hard to find.
Newcomb has just received,a car
load, and if you are DESTROYS Of
securing some of this seed. Call
on him at once.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
A FAST TRAIN
IN THE Ditch.

St. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 14.-The
Missouri Pacific fast mail train
from st. Louis to Kansas City,
was wrecked at a bridge near
Gasconade at five o'clock this
morning. The train and the
bridge were destroyed, and five
men injured. The train carried no
passengers.
The wreckage caught fire, and
a large amount Of mail was burn
ed. Two of the mail cars we're
thrown from the embankment at
tile bridge approach, forty feet
below. A defective track, and
the fast speed at which the train
runs is believed to have been the
cause of the wreck.
Fireman Frank Martin suffered
two ribs broken. The others.
who were but slightly injured
we're: w. III. Larvin, engineer;
c. E. Clifford an engineer who
was riding in the cab with
Larvin; j. U. Burch. conductor;
S. H. Montague a breakman. The
mail clerk. in spite of severe
bruises, tried to save the mail
from burning.
As she is preparing to leave
Great Bend, Mrs. E. A Rowell
will have a sale of stock, farm
machinery and household goods,
at the Stevens barn, on Main
street, on Saturday the 18th. See
bills for further particulars.
That large, Swiss cheese-you
know bow fine it is. Spaugh has
another one.
See this Office for sale bills.
We viii do you the best work to
be procured in the west.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-10
Geneva.

Miss Hegborn Of Chicago is
visiting her parents.
Lewis Abbott is painting the
Sheldon school house.
Mrs Mable Reese is here from
the state of New York.
viii Eastman and wife visited
at George Egelus, Sunday.
Several in this neighborhood
are shipping their peaches.
Mrs. Jasper Buckley and two
daughters went to Kalamazoo,
Sunday.
Mrs. Ed. Johnson and son went
to Chicago, Wednesday, to take
treatment for asthma.
Ed Meyers and family of
Gobleville came to attend the
funeral of Mr.. Clark, Sunday.
Thorp Phelps, Haze Squires
and the Misses Smith, also sew
eral from Lacota, camped at
Saddle lake last week.
Mrs. Miller, who has been Wis
ting her sister, Mrs Joe Clark,
and nephew for the past few
months, has returned to Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beetley
of Battle Greek spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George Egelus. Their son Clyde
returned home with them.
Benjamin Clark, who has suf-
fered for several months, passed
away at his home in Lacota,
Thursday evening He leaves a
wife, three sons and other rela.
tives to mourn his loss.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-10
Glendale.

Allie Treat and wife visited at
the home of Bert Chase, Sunday.
Fern Cleveland has returned
from the summer normal at Kali
amaZoo.
Clarence Raymond and wife Of
Mentha were visiting at George
Scamehorn's, Saturday and Sun
day.
Ringing Bros. circus attract
ed a good many people to Kala-
mazoo from this place last Thurs
day.
The men are kindly requested
to assist in raising the chnreh
sheds next Thursday, Dinner
will be furnished free by the
ladies' aid society.
r. E. Chase and wife were in
town Sunday.
Miss G.. Beach is visiting in
Bloomingdale.
Mrs. Harry Snowman and
children are spending the week
in Grand Rapids with relatives.
Hiram Smith and family and
James Horton spent Sunday with
their brother Amos at South
Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Scame-
horn entertained her brother,
Clarence Raymond, and wife of
Williams Station, Saturday and
Sunday.
Master George Chapel, who
has been visiting his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Davis, has returned to his home
in Grand Rapids.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-10

Mrs. Ely Vickory is on the sick
list.
F.. Coldsnow and family spent
Sunday at South Haven.
Frank White has been i'll with
blood poison in his foot
Marvin Halt will teach the
North Point school next year.
Mrs. L. Langdon has been car
ing for Mrs. Q. Langdon the past
week.
A new well and woodshed are
the Improvements at the school
house.
The Changers will have their
annual picnic at Muskrat lake
August Il.
Velma Hoadly has returned to
Ii. Halls to stay until school
commences at Kalamazoo.
Mrs. Hall is sick again. Her
mother, Mrs. S. A. Lee, of Goble-
vile has been caring for her.
The west side of Duck lake
looks like a white city, so many
tents there occupied by resort
ers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cooley have
been entertaining her brothers
family the past week, from
Trowbridge.
A large RATHER was killed in E.
Langdon's dooryard, three in a
field that was being plowed on
G. Parks farm.
Leeds Healy is having the
foundation for his house laid.
We understand he will occupy it
this fall. He has rented the
farm where he now lives to M.
Cheney, his wife's brother.
OArch Holmes. A. Ridgely. L.
Woodruff, w. Edmonds, W. Hop
kins and son, Mrs. Drake and
son and G. Post and wife were
Kalamazoo visitors last week.
Some went to the show, some to
the races and others to visit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-10
Decatur.

r. A. Lisk has gone to Kala-
mazoo to work.
j. F. Cooley of Richland is a
guest Of relatives here.
Otto Wagner of Flint is spend
ing few days with relatives.
Miss Greta Graham of Goble-
vile is a guest of Alta Hinckley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter and
daughter of Dowagiac spent Sun
day with S. O. Van Hise.
DR.. G. w. Mahony of Chicago
and Miss Anna Mahony, who has
been attending the U. of M, are
visiting their parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Evans
were called to Elkhart, Ind,
Sunday by the death of Mrs.
Evans mother.
Mrs. Maria Dodge of Detroit,
who is visiting her sisters, Mes
danes Rogers and Birmingham,
is seriously i'll.
H. M. Burgess and family OF
Lincoln, Neb., are visitors at the
home of L. L. Hamilton. The
two families will camp at Eagle
lake for a couple of weeks.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-10

Keller needs a good rain.
George Roosevelt, south of the
village, is making repairs on his
house.
The temperature in this corner
of the bake oven is higher than
a week ago.
Rev. Sllkwood and wife went
to Pokagon to campmeeting
last Thursday,
Rev. Waterman of Decatur
held song service on the street
Sunday evening.
The red headed wood peckers
are tearing the shingles off the
cupola of the NJ. E. church.
w. II. Roberts runs a hack be-
tween this village and Hartford,
Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day.
Some of the Van Buren, light
ming hoped over into Cass, Fri
day evening, and burnt up some
barns.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-10
Paw Paw River Valley.
Homer Stanley is at home.

Homer Stanley is at home.
George Rock and wife spent
Sunday at South Haven.
VIII Weatherwax and family
were in South Haven, Sunday.
Mrs. George Weatherwax is
entertaining her niece from the
north.
Edwin Stanley is at home this
week for a short vacation before
going west.
Phineas and Carl Cole visited
from Saturday until Monday with
friends at Marcellus.
Quite a goodly number from
our vicinity attended the show at
Kalamazoo last week.
Mrs. Con. Holidays father,
who has been visiting her, re
turned to his home at Dowagiac
last Saturday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Hathaway were
callers in this vicinity last Sun
day.
Mrs. Cora Mower of Plopper-
vile is visiting her mother this
week.
One of Albert Johnson's sons
is very low with measles and
whooping cough.
Bert Jacobs, while wrestling
with Mr.. Wright, had the mis-
fortune to break two of his ribs.
Miss Weltha Braybrooks of
Lawrence and Sherman Austin
of Decatur visited at j. II.
Browns, Sunday.
John Braybrooks and family
attended the Ringing Bros. show
at Kalamazoo last week, and the
report is that it was fine.
Carry Acton was kicked in the
face by one of his colts, cutting
a cash over his eye and in his
cheek. He is now under the
doctors care.
o. F. Lamphear, while doing
some mason work in this district,
was called home on the account
of his son Jay smashing his fin
gers. Jay is now improving.
Jake Flagg and wife, two sons
and their families have returned
from Nebraska, where they went
this spring with the intention of
making a home. But to their
disappointment they found the
atmosphere pretty foggy and
mosquitoes rather thick, so they
came back with the intention of
making a fresh start next spring