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The record-union., 1892-06-25

EDS. RECoRD-UNIoN: What will good
newspaper pay for bran new idea to
give it great circulation and importance !?
JANUS, Sacramento.
IF feasible, compatible with good Jour-
nalism and it does not appeal to the gam
bling spirit, you could name your own
price. But If it relates to the clap-trap
sensationalism of the time, the gaming,
voting, guessing and other methods.
which have about as much relation to
real journalism as have the horns of the
moon-not one cent. But, then, you have
no new idea; you may think so, but you
have not
The record-union., 1892-06-25

BARLEY, 6,053 bushels; buckwheat,
1921; corn, 29,261 ,422; oats, 4,767, 456; rye,
S7,02l; wheat, 1,096,3l2.
The record-union., 1892-06-25

EDS. REooRD-UNIoN Is the electric
light used in ocean lighthouses?
j. L., Sacramento
Yes. But in foggy weather it is a fail
ure. Experience has proved that the
gas, even the oil light, is safer. take ali
conditions, the year round.l
The record-union., 1892-06-25

The Bible speaks of Babylon being made
in its fall. possession for the bittern,
and the like reference is made by Zeph-
aniah to Nineveh. The truth is that the
bittern loves retired places because they
afford him food and protection. We in
the United States do not regard the bird
with fear or superstition, because natur-
alists teach us that the bittern is harmless
in any sense. He is not an unlovely bird,
True, he is not of gaudy color, but his
shades of black, brown and yellow are
pretty, and the gloss of his feathers is I'M
equaled In the old countries he is called
might raven" and his note is dismal
and hoarse certainly, and hence the
ignorant run when they hear il. and
tremble with fear. The bittern
eats frogs, snails, lizards and snakes,
and this makes him detested in some
parts; but that capacity in MIN
reveals itself to the naturalist as a wise
purpose for the good of man. When he
is shot and crippled he fights valiantly:
but does not man do so toward his enemy
in resisting capture? Sensible people do
not believe that the hoarse cry of the bit
| tern foretellS death or pestilence, but
among the ignorant OF the old world that
is believed. In America we have never
heard of superstitious fear attaching be-
cause of presence or cry of the bittern.
| There are several varieties Of bitterns.
One variety in this country is called the
stake driver, from its note. Seldom are
bitterns found in these parts, and we
were not aware that they were to be
found often III Mexico, though plentiful
in Central America. The American Bit
terms note is quite different from that
of the European bittern; the latter has a
hoarse, believing cry; ours is more like
the blow of an ak on stake, and when
alarmed the bird gives hoarse croak,
besides.
The record-union., 1892-06-25

EDS. RECoRD-UNIoN: For what is
aluminium most used? VIII it ever
come into general use for ordinary pur-
poses as are other metals?
The record-union., 1892-06-25

EDS. RECoRD-UNIoN Do sponpes he
long to the animal or the vegetable king-
dom? PUPII- Sacrananto
scientists have differed on that. Euoi
nent biologists have ranked them in the
class Loophyta, but equally as good au-
tnor1ty classed them as of the vegetable
kingdom. DR.. Johnston held to the lat
ter doctrine, because they are fixed. non
irresistible and their movements are ex
trlnslcal and involuntary, etc. Linneus
changed his views several times on the
question, and finally leaned to the ami
NAL classification. Most advanced zoolo-
glsts consider them as belonging to the
animal kingdom, and all botanists reject
them from the vegetable kingdom
EDS. RECoRD-UNIoN: | saw a bittern
IN Mexico last month. I met far Eastern
people, out of the old country, who told
me the b1tiern was an unlucky bird, one
OF hi-omen. Some Yankees on the train
laughed at the idea. Then the debate
that carried on as travelled grew inter-
estlng. L find people to differ; most do
not know the bittern. and most who do
who come from over the Atlantic, have a
dread OF the bird. NV Natural History
gives me no reason why he should be de-
spised or feared. What can the RECoRD-
UNION tell me about this superstition
connected with the bird?
EDMUND c., San Francisco.
THE bittern loves retired places.
swamps, dark forests and dismal spots.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-10-07
EAST BENTON.
SAD ACCIDENT. A

A deep gloom was cast over our
community last Monday night by the
accidental shooting of John Dresher
Of this place, son-in-law of S. P.
Krickbaum. About 4 o'clock p. m.
John went to the woods near by his
home to shoot game which seemed
rather plentiful, and the frequent
rifle report, seemed to locate his
whereabouts. Not returning in the
evening the family became alarmed
and Instituted search, nearly the whole
neighborhood scouting the woods
with lanterns. About o'clock p. m.
he was found dead and lying on his
back. The whole contents of the gun
entered his breast in the region Of the
heart, and death must have been in
stantane Gus. A red squirrel was lying
by the gun and the theory is that in
the act picking up the squirre,, the gun
was accidentally discharged with the
above result. John lived on the
farm with his father-in-law. l am
informed that he made it practice Of
keeping his gun cooked when hunting.
Last Friday night week ago A. C..
Crawfords residence was entered
while all asleep, by tough who secured
S46.Io. The opening of bureau
drawer awakened Mrs. Crawford who
gave the alarm of burglar in the
house and also entered the room
where the thief was operating.
He escaped through the window he
entered, but dropped the money sack
inside, and when she returned to see
what kept her husband, the thief re-
entered and grabbed where the sack
fell and secured $45. Of its contents,
the I.ro was in a separate box.
Lucky for Jack that the money bag
was open.
The buckwheat is nearly all thresh-
ed.
Corn husking is now in order.
Club meeting of the democracy in
the McHenry Hall next Saturday
night. Able speakers will be present.
Cleveland's inaugural March 4th,
1893. Turn the rascals out.
Subscribe for the Columbian.
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MILLVILLE.

J. C. Christian has put down the
best curbstone in town.
Bruce German of Wanamie, Luz.
Co., is staying at his uncle Wills this
week.
Aaron X. Heacock's new house on
State St. is progressing finely.
Some of our townsmcn expect to
take exhibits to the Bloom Fair next
week.
Those desiring to vote should be
sure that they have paid state or
county tax in the last two years. If
they have Dot it must be paid by Oct.
9Th.
Michael Smith moved last Tuesday
from Ellis Ewes & Bro. house to Jas.
Heacock's house near the mill
F. w. Heller has put down a new
plank pavement along his property on
Moorehead Ave. from State Street to
station.
The chicken thief is on the war
path, as Samuel Demott and Joe Cole
can testify.
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COUNCIL MEETING.

A special meeting of the Town
Council was held on Friday evening to
consider the extension of culvert over
Snyders Run on West street between
Fifth and Sixth. Members present:
Drinker, Corey, Holmes, Peacock,
Kramer, Rhodes
Rev. d. J. Waller laid a PROPOSE
ton to extend tine culvert I83 feet at
same rate as he built the portion along
Fifth street and wait for year or two
years for the pay, and take pay in
taxes.
Peacock moved that proposition be
accepted; seconded by Corey. Holmes,
Peacock, Cory, Drinker, aye; Kram
er, Rhodes nay.
Mr.. Drinker brought up the matter
of celebrating Columbus Day, and up
on motion he appointed to confer with
a committee from the schools, the fol-
loving members, Holmes, Peacock
and Corey. to make arrangements to
properly celebrate the day.
The President reported that he had
examined the culvert over Snyder's
Run on Fifth street and found it in
good condition and well built; but
that it, as the culvert at other places
is, entirely too small.
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Gone to Reading.

Rance Dehart and his wife "Satur-
day" left for Reading on the P. & r.
road last Monday. The latter was
under arrest for disorderly conduct,
and was to have been tried last week,
but when wanted she did not appear.
The last of the week however, she re-
turned, but was not tried For some
time past Dehart has occupied lot
Of ground near the canal next to the
Electric Light works, and though he
had not paid for 1.-THE had possession,
and was in shape to cause considerable
delay in ousting him by law. In con-
sideration that his wife would not be
prosecuted, he agreed to relinquish
the land, and further agreed that he
and his wife would leave town and re-
main away. They were given fifty
cents in cash and railroad tickets to
Reading, and started off as above
stated. If they do not return the town
is well rid of pair Of nuisances. If
they come back, it is understood that
the woman will be prosecuted to the
full extent of the law.
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ware, china, cut glass, furniture, lamps,
pictures, rugs, linen, kitchen utensils,
money, &c. No cards appeared upon
the gifts.
Among those present from ont of
town were Mrs. A. A. Marble, Bridge
port, Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Drinker,
Bethlehem, Mrs. John Gilbert of Phil
adelphia, Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Neal
Harrisburg, w. M. Marple, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. d. Holland, Miss DAVIS, Mr..
MCGOWAN, Mr.. Lynde, of Scranton,
Miss Johns, Of Hazleton, Miss Shirk,
of Lancaster, Mrs. Matilda Warner,
Pennsville, Elmer laval, of Will
kesbarre, w. Clark Sloan, Philadel-
phia, Woodln Hanly, Berwick, Dr.
and Mrs. Meredith, Danvllle, Miss
Eleanor Frick, Danville, Miss Edith
Barton, Berwick, Miss Alice Barton,
Espy, Mrs. Laura Aikman, Henry C.
Barton, Lime Ridge, Mrs. Patton Car
Isle.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

A democratic club was organize d at
City Hall last Friday evening. The
meeting was called to order by county
chairman J. H. Mercer. J. K. Bitten
bender and A. Herbine were appoint
ed temporary secretaries to receive the
names of those who would join the
club. Seventy four persons came
forward and enrolled their names. The
club was then permantly organized by
election of. G. Freeze, Esq, as Presi-
dent of the club, with the following
list of vice presidents : J. R. Town
send, w. H. Snyder, R. Buckingham,
J. X. Bittenbender, w. B. Taylor and
Thos. Casey. The president elect not
being present, by motion Mr.. Town
send was made the president pro
tenn. On motion ]. X. Bittenbendel
and F. Heck were made the perman-
ent secretaries. The club was named
"The Cleveland and Stevenson Demo
cratic Club Of Bloomsbury The
following Committees were named:
ON RULES Fred Ikeler, Thoma:
Hanley and VIM. Chrisman.
On SPEAKERS u. H. Mercer, ]. X
Townsend, and DR.. B. F. Gardner.
On FINANCE &C. B. Robbins
Freeze Quick, E. B. Clark, w. B
Taylor and R. Buckingham.
Paul E. Writ was elected treasure
of the club.
Rev. Mac Namara, who came in as /;
spectator was introduced and gave /;
very entertaining address.
J. II. Mercer and J. r. Townsend
gave few words OF cheer as to th'
outlook of the campaign and advised
all to become acquainted with the ney
ballot to be voted this fall.
The club will meet regularly ever
Monday evening at half past sever
o'clock.
After three rousing cheers for Cleve
land and Stevenson the club adjourn
ed to next Monday evening Octobe
10th.
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FATAL ACCIDENT.

An accident occurred at Catawissa
about half past eleven Wednesday
morning, resulting in the death of
engineer, John Getzinger. By some
neglect the switch of the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad near the depot
was left open, as the passenger train
came rushing in, it was turned on the
switch leading up high trestling pro-
vided for coal dumps. The engine
and baggage Car had almost reached
the top, when either by the weakness
of the trestling or the sudden curve,
the engine careened, and the engineer
was crushed to death. The front
truck Of the baggage car was displaced
but the car did not overturn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-10-07
Public Office a Public Trust.

Ezra Haskins has been postmaster,
justice of the peace, road commission,
er and trustee in his district for a
number Of years. He is past sixty
and despite the responsibility which,
rests upon him, he's hale and hearty.
With his children and grandchildren.
he is making a tour of the U. S.
Will be here Thursday and Friday,
of next week. Will receive callers at
the opera house. His home is in
Summer Hill, N. Y.
Bloomsburg Opera House, Thurs
day and Friday, October IA and IS.
Admission 50 and IS cents, no extra.
charge for reserved seats.
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Si.'i''ai AT, I1lSnt even Olfer
premium to another for the commits
sion of crime. That has been held but
the courts are beginning to see the
necessity of calling a halt to such doc
trine as that. If a larceny, robbery
or burglary may be committed by
the connivance of detective, and
with view to catch "crook," then
no mans property or life is safe such
conduct by detective cannot be said
to be lawful +; it must not be tolerated;
the business of the detective is to pre-
vent the commission of crime, to fer.
ret out him who has committed
crime and to bring him to Justice
not to manufacture candidate for
conviction, surely not to entrap an
honest man into an unconscious VIOLA
ton Of law
In the courts Of Philadelphia only
recently, when an inn-keeper was
brought in by policemen upon "a put.
up job" as this also is termed in the
evidence, he was promptly discharged,
and the officers severely reprimanded I;
and we think that it is our duty in this
case, notwithstanding our belief that
the prosecutor acted with an eye
single to the good of society, to say
that he was mistaken in his method
and overzealous in his conduct of his
cause. He paid Brobst, MINOR,
money with which 10 60 to saloon
and buy beer; he arranged that he
should 60 there and induce minors, to
drink, and he induced others to 60
there to see them drink, in order that
they might testify here to violation
Of the law by this defendant. This
court cannot tolerate such acts from
whatever motive there are other ways
to ferret out the offender if the courts
of this commonwealth are to endorse
such conduct as this, we are all un-
safe.
We say to you, gentlemen of the
jury, briefly that, under the evidence,
your verdict in this case should be one
Of not gritty. Then you must dis
pose Of the costs by putting them up
on the prosecutor or upon the defen-
dant or upon the county, or by dividing
them between the prosecutor and the
defendant in such proportion as you
think fit. If you put any costs upon
the prosecutor, you must say in your
finding who he his name him. 1t
would be folly for US to allow you to
deliberate and to determine upon a
verdict, and then, if it should be one
of gritty, to be obliged under the
law and the evidence and the decisions
of the courts to set it aside; hence we
say to you that your plain duty is to
render verdict Of not guilty, and to
dispose of the costs according to our
instructions.
We have said earnestly what we
have, in order that the public may
understand the law, and for the pro
lection of men who have parted with
their money for the privilege under
the law Of selling Intoxicating liquors.
Neither this court, nor, in our opin
ion, any other court, will allow per
son 10 be convicted who is thus en-
trapped into the commission of ar
offense.
When the offender is honestly de
tected in an unlawful act, not pur
posely led into temptation, or cheated
into technical violation of law, w
will endeavor to administer the pro
per punishment for his offense, what
ever it may be proved to be.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-10-07
A Common Man.

The greatest artists in any profess
sion, the statesman we read of, the
millionaire whom you envy, when
seen by curious person for the first
time always call forth the remark
"Why he's just a common man, after
all" All men great and small enjoy
esquire Haskins" for it is first class
legitimate comedy.
Bloomsburg Opera House, Thurs
day and Friday, Oct. IA and IS. Ad-
mission 50 and IS cents, no extra
charge for reserved seats.
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Mrs. H. E. Monroe, VINO will give
her illustrated lecture in the Opera
House next Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings for the benefit of the
Lutheran Church, will speak in the
church Sunday evening on "rhe
Fatherland". She has visited Germ
any, the home of Martin Luther an
the scenes of the Reformation !.
number of times and is acquainted
with all she speaks about.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-10-07
NO. Al
PERSONAL.

Miss Mary Wren of Mahanoy City
is the guest of Mrs. w. F. Bodine.
Louis Lowenberg went to New
York on Monday to attend the Nat
ional Convention of Democratic Clubs.
as delegate from the Bloomsbury
Club,
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THROUGH TRAINS.

Special through trains will be run
from Watsontown to Bloomsbury and
return, over the W. & w. and the B.
& S. railroads on October I3, IA and
IS to give people in that section a
chance to attend the fair hefe. Trains
leave Watsontown each day at 7.s5
a. m. reaching Bloomsbury at 10.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-31

hacienda al mismo tempo IN ademzn CO.
mo 81 quisiese Ocultarlas para que no las vie
SO su abuelo, que aparent6 que no sc habfa
fIado en- NADIA, diciendO con mucha calma q
50 Meta.
Dame mis- csrtas, que me entretendr6
ley6ndOIss en- 81 jsrdfn.
Obedeci6 Adriana, v temblandO le entreg6
las cartas, que examine rSpidamente Reve-
ron, apartando las que eran para 6l, entire
gandO & Adriana, medida que iba leyendO
los sobres, las dirigidas la marc uesa
En- uoa de las cartas fj6se su mirada nm
segundO mas qae en- las Otras, porQue le
llam0 Ia atencl0n la letra del sobre Y esa
etFa, que haefa POGO habfa tenido OCCASION
de yer pOr primera vez, era la misma de la
carta que AIbins le eotregaFa, la do Pablo,
en- una palabra.
La reeOnOcio enseguida pOr su forma espe-
cial, pues eada letra estaba suelta, separadas
de las demas, 10 eual constienfa IN signo
caracteristieO, y habrfs contribufdo que 90
la reconOciese en- medic de otras Glen dis
tintas.
No obstante la fijesa con que Adriana mi !.
rsba 81 abuelo, no Sc apercibi6 de la emo
ci6n de este, tan grandes fueTOn su fuerza
de voluntad y pTesencia de espfrita para
disimular 50 sOrpFesa, al yer que la carta
estaba dirigida Matllde, en- un segundO
hizOse las siguientes refiexiones:
No hay que pensar en- leer esta caFta,
que ne me esta destina ada, Togarla Ma
tide que me dele enteFarme de an cOntenido,
equivale cOnfesar que estOy al tantO de su
secTetO, apaTte de que me expongo que me
responda con una rotunda negativa Si IL
hago desaparecer, me expOBgo tener IN
disgusto con mi hija. s ilega 4 sa uOtieia
que 10 hice, y sin embargo, teDgO empeho en-
E. seilo del correo estaba medic Dorado,
mas con TODD podia leerae sin gran difcaltad
el noubre de Ia carteTla dc donde l@ habaan
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-31

expedidO, ese nOmbre kiEo que Reg4r6n
SO extTemeciese Sc pusiese adem6s .nnv
palidO; aquel nom5re era ell de Recey.sur
Ouree.
Di6 la carta con todas las dem6s Adria-
ma = Sc fue pasear por ell jardfn, con lfl ac
tltud de IN hombre al que pIeocupan grAves
cavilaciones, y mas de ma veg Sc pregnnf6
que era 10 que pOdia hacer Pablo e6 Re
cey.
No 10 adivinO, mas Sc le ocurri6 Ia idaa de
que no deoia ser muy diffcil averio,,erlo,
porqae habfa en- Chalambot una person Y cf,n
Ia que saba que pOdla contar, So apoderacio.
en- una palabra.
DeoididO lievar q oabo ese prop6sitcI es-
ofiblo su TepTesea5ante d6ndole las aa55os
de Pablo, diei@ndole Ia feoha en- one 1000
mas menos habfa llegado a Reeev. feche
que aproximadamente pOdfa fiar, grao3ss 4
los lnIormes dc Aiblna, rog6 sdemfA H.
desc cuantOs informes pudiese reco0af Icars
ca de 10 que hacfa Pablo Mirande. < 1as
ocho dias recibio una caFta concebida IN los
t6FminOs siguientes: ~ 'os
"Est6is en- 10 oierto, amigo mio. io.i :,
formes que teneis son muy exaotos. r,.,sor,a =,
la persona por quien pregunt6is. h6Iiaaa' go
hvamente aqui, = su c0nducta no deia es~ ser
IN tanto misterosa. ~ 9o'
he aquf 10 que me dicen algunos Iahraao-
res, porque Ine estos los que ME diriof.
mes sobre ei particular.
Dteenme, que ese joven, cuva ueOaFa 4
este pals tant0 os pre0cupa. h6casa tloio,,r
1a0loj que uadie sabe cuSl es an analli3so-
que Al llegar, 1nstal6se einmediatamentaEarS II
cassiilo de Lesguilly, y coTren rumorea M
9stUs aiIoueuoIes dc que es Ell comprad0r de
esa magnfhca iaca, hav ona confasas go 80
debe de haber algo De yerda5 81 we
porque ei recien llegado obra euaI nn,si@rs
haceElo an verdadeTo aEno.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-31
COsTUMBREs HAITIANAs
(OOntinuaci6n.)
la PRENSA PERIODICAL

Si es la prensa de todos los paise4 el
rehejo de la cuItura de un pueblo, ell
bar6metro de su civilizaci6n, puede lie
ducirse q que altura audars en- este Bor
10 que vamos decir.
El peri6dico mas importants de Haiti,
el que solfcitos buscan los haitianos giara
enterarse de cuanto ocurre en el mubdo
de notable, es lie Moniteur Official. Este
es el perl6dico de mayor circulaci6nIe en-
todo ell pals, ell que reciben por obliga-
cion todos los altos dignatarios los
mandarines de la Repdblica. Sus colum-
mas solo insertan las sGbias disposici0nes
del Gobierno, de todos los Ministerloa.
de los Ayuntamientos Commas, etc.
En- realidad es 81 6rgano dol Preside6te.
En lie MOnitour adem8s de 10 dich6 se
insertan algunas noticias de gran seasa-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-31

esta Pablo, y tai veE no sc atreviere negar-
melO.
Qled6se muy pensativo ReVer6D, de
proutO Sc le Ocurrio una idea.
-APod6is darme una carta de vuestro hi
-pregunt6.--No me impOrta cual pueds
Ger, la quierO dnicamente para tener una
muestTa de 81 letra...
-Es muy facil, ,-coutsst6 AlbinR abriendo
un cajOncito del eseritOTiO, y sacandO de 81
IN DapeI, Sc 10 di6 Rever6n.-Ahl la teneis;
es Ia Ultima carta que me- escribi6.
Ne baste.
Despi6ierouse, Rever6n regrea6 q La
morley, preOcupandOle por eI caminO gra-
yes pensamientos, al entrar en- 81 jardfn
que rOdeaba la casa, vi6 pOeOs pasos al
oarteTo, en- 10 alto de la escalinata Adria-
"a, que acechaba Ia ilegada del modesto fun
cionario, y que al verle, salioie 81 encaen-
tro.
AL Observar esta maniobra. el pe0samien-
to cue Sc le oeurri6 pOce sutes volvi6 con
man fuerza & apoderarse de su esphitG; Pa-
bio estaba on correspondence con so sieta.
faeaeO 90 era una prueba el apresuramienSo
con que acudi0 Adriena al eDcuentro del car
terO para evitar = este el tTabsjo de atrave
sar el jardin7 NO era esa la condaota pro-
pia de una joven enamoFadaf
Ell carterO, pOr su parte, SO dirigi6 directa-
monte hacia Adriana, Lobraba asf en- virtad
dc ana orden Tecibida de antemauO?
A. Rever6n &c le OcuTri0 esta idea, pOraue.
por 10 general, las cartas se entregaban al
porter0 8 Sc echaban en el buz6n que habfa
en- ia veria a lado del pabeIl6u de este. Y
que Ia cueuta no era Ia primera yea Que el
Car tero obraba as!
E.a 81 mism0 i0stants en- one Adriaua ina
e1sraT en- 81 castillo despues de recibir lac
cartas 70 manos de cartsro, que di6 media
vualta para alejarse pOr 81 mismo eatsi...o.
aeerc6se Rever6n s ella que, al verlo, no pu-
do reprimir una exolamaci6n de Borpreaa.