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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07
TRADING IN THE ARcrro REGIONS.

AAAOAH0 IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS.
We.went ashore en- Diomede island
ana greatly enjoyed stroll through the
streets and houses Of the curious Esqui.
maux village here. It is built on the
bald, rugged side Of tho island, where
the slope is almost cliff-like in steepness
and rockiness The winter houses are
wood-lned burrows under ground, EN-.
teredby atunnel, and warm and snuglike
the nest Of afeld- mouse beneath a sod,
though terribly thick ind rancid as to
the air contained in them. The summer
houses are square skin boxes above
ground, and set ON long stilt poles.
| Neither the one nor the other look the
least like houses or huts of any sort,
but those made Of skin arc the queerest
human nests conceivable. They are
simply light, square frames made of
drift-poles gathered on the beach and
covered with walrus hide that has been
! carefully dressed, and stretched tightly
on tho frame like the head of drum.
The skin is Of yellow color and quito
translucent, go that one feels when in it
as if inside huge blown bladder, the
light sitting In through the skin by the
top and all around, yellow as sunset.
The entire establishment is window, one
pane for the roof, which is also the cell
ing, and one for each of the four sides,
without cross sash-bars to mar the brave
simplicity Of it all.
Most of the inhabitants, of whom
there are perhaps about 100, had just
returned from long voyage in their
canoes to Cape Prince Of Wales, Kotze-
bue sound and other points on tho
American coast for the purposes Of trade,
bringing back ivory and furs to sell to
the Tschukchis OF Siberia, who in turn
will carry these articles by roundabout
way, nearly 1000 miles, to the Russian
trading post, and bring back goods to
trade back. to the Diomede merchants,
through whose hands they will pass to
the Cape Prince of Wales natives, and
from these to several others up the In-
land river, down the Colville to Point
Barrow, and eastward as far as tho
mouth of the Mackenzie river. Tho
Diomede merchants are true miidlenIca,
and their village ahalf- house OF com
merce between Northwestern Asia and
America. The extent of the dealings OF
these people, usually regarded rs say
ages, Is truly surprising. And that they
can keep warm and make living ON
this bleak, fog-smothCred, storm beaten
rock, and have time to beget, and feed,
and train children, and give them good
Esquimaux education, teach them to
shoot the bow, throw the bird spears
and make them, teach them to make and
use those marvellous kyacks, kill seals,
bears, walrus, hunt the whale, capture
the different kinds Of fishes, manufact-
ure different sorts of leather, dress
skins and make them into clothing, build
those strange houses, teach them to
carry. on trade, make fire by rubbing
two pieces of wood togcther-that they
can do all this, and still have time to be
sociable, dance, sing, gossip, and dis
cuss ghosts, spirits, and all the nerve
shaking marvels of the Shaman world,
shows how truly wild and brave and
capable apeople these island Esquimaux
are.-John Muir'S letter to San Fran
cisco Bulletin.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07

A rowDER known as streupulver, COM
posed Of threo parts salicylic acid and
eighty-seven parts Of magnesia, is used
in the German army as remedy for
sweating Of the feet. A Belgian physi-
clan, DR.. Kohnhom, tried It's efficiency
IN several cases Of night sweating by
consumptives. The beneficial effect
was immediate and permanent. The
powder was rubbed over the whole body.
To prevent any breathing Of the dust
and consequent coughing handker-
chief must be held over the patients
mouth and nose while the powder is
being applied.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07

THERE is q peculiar religious sect in
Russia which is characterized by rare
purity of doctrine and practice, endeav-
oring to live in the closest possible con-
formity with the letter Of the scriptures.
No member is permitted to possess any
property beyond the frugal needs of ex-
istence. Purity and chastity are among
the first requirements. It sufficiently
describes the brutal character Of the
surrounding population to say that the
followers of this sect have been subject
ed to much suffering and persecution
by them.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07
THERE is widespread opinion in th.

THERE is widespread opinion in the
country that the Scent piece of 1851 is
worth good deal. A report has been
current for the past five years. and has
spread throughout the Union, that in
coming that date Of the 1-cent piece q
lot Of gold was by mistake melted into
tho copper. No such mistake was made,
and the cent Of 1851 is worth ns more
than any other date but day after day
the Treasury Department is in receipt
Of letters asking how much they ara
worth, and what the Government will
pay for them.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07
HORSE LORR. l

The horse has the smallest stomach
in proportion to his size of apy animal.
Fifteen or sixteen quarts u ib utmost
capacity. The space is comrl etaly nlled
by four QUARTS Of oats and fhe saliva
that goes into the stomaeh viii them.
Horses are generally oveFisd and npt
fed often enough. For u horse with
moderate work, six or eight qnarts ~
bruised oats and ten ponnds of hne hay
a day is sufficient. This should he led
in at least three meals, and Is better il
fed in four. 's't'
A horses digestion is very inpid, and
therefore he gets hungry sooner thnIS q
man. When he is hungry heis ineffect-
i've, and wears out very rapidly. Water
fills the stomach, lowers the tempera-
ture and dilutes the gastric juice; there
fore horse should not drink immedi-
ately before eating. Neither should he
be watered Immediately nfter eating,
because he will drink too much, and
force some Of the contents Of the stom-
ach into the large intostines, which will,
cause seonrings Scourisfs5is also caused
EDytoo rapid eating, Which oan be pre-
vented by placing half dozen pebbles
half the size of the fist into the manger
with the oats. Give only a moderate
drink Of water to a horse. A large
drink of cold water before being driven
will have very quieting effect OH o
nervous horse. A race-horse always
runs on an' empty stomach. Digestion
progresses moderately during exercise,
if the exercise is not so violent as to ex-
haust the powers of the horse.
consider bruised oats worth 20 per
cent. more than whole. They are more
completely digested. 1 prefer oats to
any other grain for horses. Cracked
corn is very good under some circum-
stances, but wouldn't use meal or shorts.
The disease called big head is caused by
feeding corn. When horse comes in
hot I would give moderate feed imme-
diately. II the horse is too tired to eat,
I would take his feed away. A heated
horse is reason against watering and
for feeding, for the system is just then
in the condition to begin digestion. A
horse will not founder if fed moderately
when hot. 1 prefer dry feed unless a
horse has some disease of the throat or
lungs. Do not consider it worth while
to cut hay. I always feed my hay from
the floor, then the horses do not get parti
cles III their eyes.-Jom E. Russell, BE-
fore the Farmers Meeting at Salem,
Mass.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07
SCHOLASTIC xEryoDs.

There is food for thought in tho fol.
owing: "Lor, missus." said the old
darky, "what mex you pay money fun
to send the chile to schools got one
smart boy, Jonas. but I larns him my
SELF" But. Aunt Charlotte" replied
the lady, show can you teach the child
when you don't know one letter from
another :" sHow I teach him2 jis
mex him tex de book an set down on de
40. and den ! say. Jonas. you tex ye
eye from that book, much less leggo
him, an / skins You alive r"
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07
LIFTING THE YEIL.

A superstitious person, desiring to
learn less Of the future than he already
knows, visits the seventh daughter of .
seventh daughter and explains his mis-
sion.
"Twenty francs, pleased"
"Twenty francs That's pretty steep.
Say 10i"
crash mortal, 10 francs wouldn't pay
the spirits for the labor of lifting the
veil Of futurity, to say nothing of the
wear and tear Of the veil l"--FrcaeA eaa
change,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07
or rnsD srrxrv,

At Carlisle, Pa, they told me innu.
merable stories about that grim old
patriot and anti-slavcry agitator. Thad
Stevens.
Oae day the old man was practicing
in the Carlisle courts. aud be didn't like
the ruling Of the presiding Judge. "A
sceond tins the Judge ruled against
"Oil Thad. when The old man got up
with q scarlet face and quiyering lips.
and commenced tying up his papers a.
if toduit tho courtroom. ].
~ Do understand, Mr. Stevens, |"
aske,: the Judge. eying q Old Thad !.
Indignantly, that you wish to show
your sol.tanspt u this court?.
10, sir no, sir, replied " Old
rhad, II don't want to show any con-
4snpf, sir; I'm Trying /. conceal il. -
s;er, -lea lo:k .St r.ss5s
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07
c0LD COMFORT.

A great Persian poet was vory poor,
and went down the street without any
shoes on, crying "no shoes, no SHOES T
and he thought il was awful hard for the
iirst poet in all Persia. But what do
you think |" exclaims our friend Talmage.
One day ho saw . man come down the
street. who had no feet r There was
some balm in the greater misfortune Of
Ne other fellow, to be sure. But NOT
enough 70 warn, the poot's toes. Cold
comioTt. that sort. after Ill.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07
AN American lawyer made 3 sne

An American lawyer made speec
. London dinner, and took occasion to
e1tol English hospitality. Monaignor
Capel, the next speaker. rather point
ediy said Are we New Zealanders
that our ciyilities to strangers should be
referred to in such strains ef lstonished
1 lmiration r.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07

A YOUNG man who was arrested h
New York, and signed his name with :
"cross," was asked by the magistt4se
why he didn't go TO school and learn
something. The youth Of "mark "
promptly replied that be was afraid Of
dying from over-study.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07
FsAxu erpends s15f,. OOO .ruualIv l.

FRAxcz sxpends $50, 600 annually in
the purchase Of native horses in Algeria
for cavalry use, beside awarding prizes
to breeders and supporting studs. The
hors@ q Algeria are mot cookbook
ing. but thsy sre serviceable and bear
immenss iatisuA The Arabs continus
toprefsr nule-rearing TO horse breeding.
Thc'mule i more easily reared, fetches
. higher price, and often commences
work at the ago Of IS montha
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07

THE pay Of the German soldier has
been raised to II cents per day, and be
is now expected to throw both shoulders
ont Of joint IN his ambition to secure 3
military gais.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07

a RHODE ISLAND Justice refused TO
marry man named Carr to lady Of the
same name, on the ground that he was
afraid to couple cars.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07

Coop tsmrer. like d summer day,
sheds a brightness over everything. r.
Is ths wletness Of toll and the soother
81 ssisgaictude. ---s.-.....-
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07

BzAuTr = the mark God sets upon
virtue.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-09-07

4 easrrSran mind is continue,
feast.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
OKLAHOMA.

CHICAGO, May IA .Wichita special
says it is reported from Galloway, Kansas,
that Payne and his company crossed the
line Wednesday to Oklahoma. He had
seven wagons and fifty men from Wichita,
and three wagons and fifteen men from
Wellington. The Oklahoma company
claim this is Paynes personal enterprise,
and are not meddling in it; its success they
regard doubtful. The party hope to get
on the lands before the solhiers receive or
ders to eject them; then they will claim to
be on government land, and if forced off
hope to raise the question of title.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
RAILROADS
POOLING MEETING.

CHICAGO, May 12.-The meeting of
managers and General Pass. Agents of
lines in joint executive committee with
reference to pooling pass. rates. continued
to-day. After long discussion and the
substitution of new clause in contract of
technical and minor importance, the agree
ment as formulated at the New York
meeting was adopted, but no signatures
were attached Tie chairman of the john
executive committee requested by resolu
tion to call meeting May oath, in New
York. for the purpose of executing the con
tract and extending invitations to all roads
unrepresented at this meeting, to join in
the same. 1t expressed the intention o.
such lines as had not signed the agreement
by their pass agents, to execute the agree
ment regardless of the position assumed b,
other lines. =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13

al states south, but the stem is not gener-
ally attacked and injury is nominal; it is
now too late for much injury from this
cause. Rye is also in good condition,
general average being SO. It was 100 on
the first of April, 1882, and 81, April, 1881.
Three-fourths of the winter barley is
grown in California and New York, in
which average condition respectively, 50
and 40. Proportion of spring plowing
done up to May 1st, in comparison with
average of year, is greater the present sea
son upon the Atlantic coast south of New
England, in Ohio valley and Missouri val
ley. 1t is less than usual in eastern states,
in northwestern states. in lower Mississippi
valley, and on Pacific coast. Condition of
moving fields represented by 90. slight
deficiencies being reported in Ohio valley
and North Atlantic states.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
FOREIGN.

CAIRO, May 12.-The chamber of nota
bles will open the session Sunday with
avowed object OF deposing the family of Me-
homet Ali, to which the present khedive
belongs. ~
DUBLIN, May 13.-The police and peo-
pie are beginning to discredit the theory
that Irish-Americans were imported to
commit the murder of Cavendish and
Burke. This leads to the deduction that
some land lodgeis implicated. 1t is hoped
the reward offered will induce some, mem
bers to inform.
PARIS. May 12.-There is reason to be
lieve that the French ambassador in Eng
land has been instructed to propose to the
English government that the Anglo French
squadron be Immediately dispatched to
Alexandria
LONDON, May 12-The Times says the
repression bill, taken altogether, covers
the whole ground, and grapples with
every part of the subject resolutely and
boldly.
The Dasay. Telegraph and Standard ap
prove the bill.
LONDON, May 12.-Col. Henry Bracken
burg. of royal artillery. succeeds Col. Hill
her as Inspector General of the Irish con
stabulary.
1t is reported that the relations be
tween the Egyptian ministry, and Englisf
and French Comptroller General are, rup
tured. zasz
Iroquois ruptured blood vessel, and i
will probably be a long time before he vii
again be seen on the course.
BERLIN, May 12.-The hall used foi
Hygenic exhibition, near Moadit, Distric
Potsdam, burned today, together witt
many costly exhibits and number of ad
joining buildings. Loss, several hundre,
thousand pounds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
HANGING.
PATsEY DEvINE.

CLISroN, IoA-, May 12.-At. eleven
O'Clock this morning Patsey De vine the
twice convicted murderer of Aaror Good
fellow, was hanged in the county jail in
the presence of $50 people. Never. was a
cooler. more self-possessed or intrepi d man
upon the scaffold. He denied on the scat
fold his guilt in . short speech, askin, g for
giveness Of all whom he had ever wron ,ged,
He died BY strangulation, His last ords
previous to putting on the black cap we're
wait q moment till take the chew OF t Of
my mouth ? Before stepping on the traE
he carefully tested it with his right fa OF
He was attended by Rev. Fathers. Weld 2r
and Grogan of Bloomington. The galIop q
was in the old Debtors cell. and stone wa
taken up in the floor and Devines bodl
dropped through five feet to the cerrides
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
ACCIDENT.
COLLISION PROOF.

PARSONS, Kas., May 12.-An excursion
train containing several hundred Missouri
editors, their wives and children, collided
with loose engine and caboose on the
Kansas & Texas division of the Missouri
Pacific. The passengers were badly
shaken up and scared, but nobody killed
or much injured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
Chicago Market.


CHICAGO, May II.
Wheat-Fairiy active; unsettled ak; 251z@
j 27,s cash; May 26z@1 2s4 closing. 26H
bid : June 252<611 275s; closed 2s1 bid; July
No 3quotable; 14(21 is; rejectad nominal.
Corn-opened strong; closed irregular; 5e2s s05e1s
734474M closing inside bid; June 73% 9e5; clos.
ing 741S bid; July high mixed 761s@77; rejected
73H@74; closing inside.
May; 52l4Q53A ;closing 525s53; June A4e446A clos
ng56A July.
Rye-Quiet and unchanged.
Barley-Nominally; 05.
Pork-Active; higher; 1s.s011s.00 cash; IS, ,771i
OILS SIS June lS 92H619.671a July.
Lard-Firm; higher; IL s50il s7h; cash STAG
II 40 June 50055 July
Meats-Bulk; steady; show less; short rib 10 e5
clear II 20.
Whiskey--1 II.
Bntter~Quiet; creamery ea@25; dairy 1920 lov
Eggs-i51l; receipts 9, 5, 1o1, So, /, 8, II; ship
meTts Ill, 76, 22s, so, 5, a.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
ADMINISTRATION.

New York, May 12-At the Irish anti
assassination meeting at Cooper Institute
to night Mayor Grace presided Mrs, Par
nell appeared on the platform and was
received with a perfect ovation. A hun
dred policemen were distributed through
out the hall in anticipation of trouble
from the O'Donovan Rosa faction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
st. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS, Mhy II.
Flour-Unchanged
Wheat-Opened lower: advanced but closed weak
shade off; best prices Q red 33A cash: I 80 May
231s June; 90 August. :. 074 bid year; No. Z
/ "a: No 4 14Is bid.
Corn-Shade better. closed pretty firm; 7411 cash
72 May; n i June; 72h July; ~ August; 54% year
Oats-Higher; 54.eash; 421s July; 36A August
34sS year.
Rye-Lower; 81 bid
Barley--Quiet; unchanged.
Butter--Unchanged
Eggs-Unchanged.
Whisky-1 1S
Pork-better IS 30 bid cash April; Is ss1s biz
May; 18 421z bid June, s
Salt-Dry; higher; car lots.
Shoulders-10 07A.
Sides--10 O0110 20.
Bacon--better; shoulders light; sides 1140
f1h.
Lard-Nom'i; Ii Is.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
CRIMINAL

New YsRK, May 12.-Edmund w. j..
Kingland, treasurer Of the Institution for
Saving, in Jersey City, shot himself this
morning by accident or. design in the
trustees room of the bank. The officials
believe the funds of the institution are
intact and have made public statement
to that effect; but run has begun on the
bank, which is surrounded by anxious de-
positers. Kingland is trustee for a large
number of estates in Jersey City and vici-
nifty. The wound is not considered NOR
tai There are over 1900 accounts, and
the total due depositors is more than $5,-
900, 900; assets SIS, ,791, 1873, consisting OF
bonds and mortgages. $3.O0O,o 900, q. s.
bonds SO, 100000, cash on hand in bank
81, SOC, 900, call loans 1886, 600, etc.
Kingland's condition is critical. The
run on the bank continues and assumes
appearance of a panic. The president and
| clerk examined securities for loans deposit
ed at the Mercantile Trust, and report all
correct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
LIVE STOCK.
nrnver,s Ionrnal

Drover's journal.
Hogs-Receipts is eeG; fair demand; generally
strong; com TO good mix 0007 SO; heavy pkg.
and shipping z $50 800; light so07 SO; shippers
calls 5 7566 7O
Cattle-Receipts 700; demd good; market more
active at 10c adv; ports 40617 IS good to choice
shipping 9007 30: common to fair S596 so;
mix butchers 60f14 so; stockefs and feeders2 90
as 10; Texans 00Q5 75
Sheep-Recefpts 400; srrong at frmer rates; poor
TO fair 8 75G14 SO: Medium to extra 000te 30
choice extra O095 75. Shipping demand better.
CALL.
wheat-June and July. lower, Aug stronger;
265sG1 2614 May; 271SG1 25 June.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, May 11.-Upper Missis-
sippi valley, light rain followed by clear
ing weather; winds mostly northerly; sta
tionary or higher pressure. Missouri vals
lev, warmer, fair weather; variable winds,
shifting to southerly; stationary or lower
pressure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
Investment Securities

Savings Banks, Insurance Companies, Trustees
and Investors generally. are invited to correspond
with Us regarding Bonds they may desire 10 Boy
SELL on EXCHANGE.
MnHicipan Bonds. Water Works Company
Loans and desareabie Railroad Securities al
ways on hand. 4.
J.E. LEWIS q co BANKERs.
9-idsEw ~ CHrAR E1., NEW TonK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13

when on her way home from school one
day last week. Examination was held to-
day, and this case proved TO be even more
exaggerated than the first one. Justice
Duffy beand him over in the sum of %,
600 for assault. While this case was in
progress woman appeared and charged
him with endeavoring to entice her little
daughter, and complaint will be filed in
this ease Also There are no less than six
cases already come tolight where he he has
endeavored to perpetrate the same offense.
Feeling here seems high against him, and
it is evident he is dangerous man to have
in the community
SENTENCED TO HANG.
DEs MONIES. May 12-Fountain w
George was sentenced to day by Judge
McHenry to hsng August 10th, 's3, mean
time to serve in the penitentiary. Georges
crime was the killing of DR.. Epps, on the
ground that Epps attempted abortion or
Lottie Morton, whom George said he prom
ised her father, on his death bed, to pro
tect The real act was jealousy. The
murder occurred one Sunday last July, or
the streets.
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SENTENCED TO HANG.
STORMS.
SNOW.

CHICAGO, May IA w ashington, Iowa,
special says: Early this morning four to
six inches of snow fell, greatly damaging
fruit. Owing to the late heavy rains corn
planting is much retarded, and there are
prospects ola poor crop.
RAINS.
New ALBANY, May 12-The heavy and
continuous rains of the past two days have
wro sght great destruction along the valleys
of the White and Moscatton rivers The
entire country in the valleys of these rivers
are inundated, and farmers in Jackson
Lawrence and Martin counties are heavy
losers. Fifteen miles of track of the Bed
ford narrow guage railroad washed out
and the fence has been carried away; in
some places entire crops are destroyed
CHEROKEE CITY NEARLY DESTROYED,
CHICAGO, May 12.-An Atchison, Kan
sas, special says news is received of a cy-
clone at Cherokee City, by which two per
sons were killed and thirteen others wound
ed. Cherokee is small watering place
on the Territorial line south of Marysville
and was nearly demolished, losing forty
houses.
MORE DAMAGE.
Parsons, Kansas, May 12.-Informatior
comes up the road that the cyclone which
so nearly destroyed the coal mining camp,
at McAllister. in the Indian Territory, or
| the night of the 7th, struck Mill Creek, o
Mill Spring, dying east of the railroad ant
wrought great havoc. Every house il
| the place was either destroyed or badl..
damaged. In fact, only one building wa
| left standing, and that was turned into
hospital. A man named Taylor was kille'
and five children were fatally hurt an,
than dozen others were wounded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-13
ILLINOIS.
STATE CONVENTION.

CHICAGO, May 12.--The republican state
cantral cemmittee to-day decided to hold
the state convention at Springfield June
s8th. The basis of representation will be
one delegate for every 400 votes cast for
Garfield