Democratic Sentinel, Volume 12, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1888 — “House of the Broken Goblet.” [ARTICLE]

“House of the Broken Goblet.”

Not far from the place of execution outside the Suhn Chee Gate, in Pekin, there stands an old-fashioned tavern, which is generally known by the name of the “House of. the Broken Goblet.” Many years ago its former proprietor was tried and condemned to death, but afterward received a free pardon. Since that time every culprit, on being led to execution, receives at the door of this tavern as much wine as he likes to drink. He is given a goblet, and when he has drained it to the last drop the vessel is solemnly dashed on the ground; hence the designation of the house.— Exchange.