Show MADE BY A WHIPPING an unpublished incident in tho wo lafo of gov cardim carlim tho the ajer betom hat Denell cial treatment rap bo calved by tho the old time illinois fita for playing tho bart of a billj A few days ago an incident in the life of gov carlin came to light which has rever never yet found its way into prints print which is undoubtedly true and which illustrates most forcibly the greatness of the man john C reeves the receiver of the land office at shawnee town was sent to edwardsville Edwards ville to take temporary charge of the office there reeves says the chicago tribune was n powerfully muscular man over six feet tall an athlete and a sure shot A college graduate lie he had been sent west to take charge of the shawnee town land office but spent much of his time in supervising other offices and disentangling the affairs when complications caused by inefficient officers arose lie ile was quiet and reserved yet withal a genial companion when once lie he became well acquainted ue lie boarded at the tavern but spent nearly all of his time when not eating or sleeping 9 in the office so that he made few acquaintances quain in the town one evening he went to supper and upon entering the office barroom it was then called be noticed sitting in a chair a small sized man who would not weigh more than one hundred and twenty enty five pounds aud who apparently was sick sich in a few moments the door opened and in stalked a man fully us large and muscular as reeves lie he looked around tho the room a moment then went up to the side cick man who was a stranger to him made some remark and clobes by slapping him in the face with ins his open hand band but in such a violent manner as to knock him off of the chair As the invalid arose mr reeves ex postulated with the oss assailant ailant who at once informed him that if lie he did not like it he could have some of the same medicine the words were scarcely out of his mouth when reeves with one bound jumped from his chair and dealt ac the man a blow in the face that bent him sprawling over a chair and on to the floor he be followed up the blow by jumping on the prostrate pro strite form of tho the man and raining blows upon his face with almost lightning like rapidity the noise brought the landlord and one or two others to the scene who by main strength pulled reeves from his victim the latter arose looked ar around 0 u ampi and staggered out then buch consternation as li had wl not been bee n far a aJo jong nUme mr reeves was informed the mas A lie he had assaulted was is none other than tom carlin the recognized bully of all that county a man of whom all p persons persona er wore were afraid though all admitted that when sober he was a good citizen mr air reeves did not seem to be at all alarmed but went about his business as usual the evening of tho the third day whilo he was alone in his office domce in walked a man inan with a 0 bruised and bandaged face who looked very much as though lie he had been in a cyclone are you mr reeves lie he asked yes that is ny my name what can I 1 do for you my names tom carlin im the fellow you whipped at the tavern the other oilier ni night lit and I 1 came in to say that you done right I 1 was a coward to knock that sick eick man over and I 1 deserved all I 1 got 1 I am very glad that you feel that way about it replied reeves well I 1 do and im in earnest now bay ivo ive been a bully just as an long as I 1 want to be I 1 want to learn to read und write and cipher and try to make a mun man of myself and I 1 want you to help me if you will 1 mr reeves expressed not only his willingness but also the pleasure it would give him to teach cirlin carlin while lie remained in adwards edn ards ville every night carlin waa on hand and he was a most apt pupil reeves however did not no t remain long but soon af after ter lie he left carlin married a woman who was quite well educated and he pursued Us his studies under her tuition it was no ey easy matter for P him to break away from the companions with whom he had so long associated but lie he lied hd lie d the moral courage to do so BO and removed to greene county ile he was the first sheriff of that county aud and located its present county seat and donated considerable land for public publia purposes ile he was twice elected to tho the senate and 1838 was elected as aa the sixth governor of the state it is ia said raid he always regarded reeves as ono one of his best friends and as slie sheriff riff senator and governor frequently consulted him as to private and public affairs |