The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-06-04

| This early aspiration for ssnRuinnry pursuits
| Rratiaed, and young Keyser became butcher, and
amassed fortune. Working gradually into politics
| and Identifying himself with Tammany Hall, no
| speedily increased his fortune, which by prudent
management has grown 10 tho very respectable sum
Of nearly million and three quarters. The Hon
Ernest Keyser still lives, an octogenarian, hale,
| hearty, and active, full OF Tammany donors and
Jealous in the battles OF the Old wigwam. The wife
Of his younger years long since departed this life,
| leaving her honored husband the custodian and
guardian Of sir young Keysers three boys and three
girls, all OF whom have finally reached mature years.
snd in turn chewing the sorip,ural injunction to
| p" increase and muuoly." the third generation now
The male ne@Sers Of this honest fsmiy are ali true
and faithful adherents Of Tanmany Hall, and
| orice
LONE HAND ron FORTUNE.
| With reluctance we add that the utmost harmony
does not prevail In this ancient and honorable fsmi
". The venerable parent Ia the possessor OF sundry
blocks OF tenement houses In the upper part Of the
| city, and numbers among his tenants some OF hts
own offspring. To these he Is jus, but severe land
lord, granting no iayors for relationships sake, but
SSsS5Dy P5oSeIdns PTSnp to d.trn ana eject
| stiphaled dues. Moreover, although the old gentle
man is removed nom all possibility OF want. he
STRENGTHENS Lis heart against all peals from his or
spriug for aid aud compcls them TO paddle their
canoes, with no assistance from him. Ia this they
nave hitherto been In cheerod by the pros
pect which the advanced OF their held out
to them Of soon coming into possession OF his care
| July husbanded fortune
srIrrES A wrDow's CHARMS.
but aiss for their br,bt dreams ~ coming wealth
rumors reached them that tue patriarch's heart
susceptible, And had been touched oy the bright
sm,' es OF the dashng widow Decker, his neigh.
| bor whose splendid equpage " tho admiration OF
the neighborhood. Investigation proved that a
| matrimonial engagement actually existed between
the venerable Keyser OF primitive habits and
| ancient democratic manners aged 81 and the fash
ionabo Wido OF so OF modern style, WHO sports a
| handsome establishment. with cOtcnman and foot
men In livery. II was further ascertaned tiat the
old man had wooed and the widow the
promise Of making over to her, on the celebration of
the marriage, the whole OF his well preserved Tor.
tune, wholly Ignoring the prior claims Of his own
children.
DUTIFuL soS's KxPosTuLAuoSs.
| This Information was = heavy blow to the second
generation of Keysets. WHO had not been taught 10
naturally looked upon this meditated step a stu
died injury and unbcarable wrong 70 them. They
sv a Tammany oath that " should not be 80, and
oue Of the sons, who bore his fathers name, Ernest
J-., stepped forward as the champion OF the broth
erhood.. Aiming himself with butchers knite Of
unusu-l proportions, he sought the ps,ernsl man
zion. Finding the old gentleman alonebe proceeied
to interview Fin. lie obtained a null confession of
| the dilbolcai marriage purpose. Then drawing his
knife, he trandshed IL iuriousiy IN the face OF the
citation Of lie unweicome purpose. The old man re-
%oH sour Knees !" shouted the determined and
On his knees fol the frightened parent
| "Swear i'll" demanded the son.
| ~ swear it," tremhied the father.
/ "WaL~ said the son, aud hastily searching the
domieile. he found in an unused closet ponterous
70 S Ss COPY % The nCy .,
| the son. Now swear that you will not marry that
woman, or IN make an end OF YOU"
II swear won't marry her; ONLY don't hurt me,
. Kiss the book u confined the young man
Tbs father kissed It With a smack that resemblcd
" Now get up" said the affectionate son, and
see whelner you eln live Till you die without making
fool OF yourself"
HOSTILE DEMONSTRATION AGAINST rHs w1pow.
From the parental abode tie avengsr Of the
wrongs Of the second generation OF Keysers fastened
TO The residence Of the widow Decker. Reaching
can in full livery answered the sommons
Is the widow Decher int demanded keyser.
"she are, promptly replied tue Anica".
| "'Iell nor want TO see her"
| "MLars de name - asked the nero.
"key,er d.-n you 60 and tell widow Decker
, rascal quick or ~ M Ike mince meat OF you"
Tue colored citizen disappeared In haste, slsm.
ming the door alter him keyser waited, with
what paIenee he could muster. indefinite leng h
OF time, but the sable servant returned not and the
| door remained closed Again he rang the bell We
henenily, but received pespOr 90. Then he pro
ceeded to try the ELECTS OF cowhide stosas on the
success In demolishing the door. Clubs and stone.
hurled at the plate siass windows more eaec
tive, and Ia Tho ar'luous endeayor to effect tho de
motion vi the palatal residence in thus manner
} he was interrupted by the police, who took him
; | prisoner.
THE WIDOWS STRATEGY.
, appears that the livoried darkey made haste tc
nform his mistress of the hostile demonstration on
attacking party. The widow deeminr a hite STRAIT
egy better than much yaor, Effected q retreat by
;; rear entrance and made haste TO Justice Bixby,
Court where she invoked the aid OF tie law A
warrant was Issued Tor the arrest OF the much az
. Erieved aud threatening assaant, and sun chen
r force OF police was sent 10 serve IT, The Official,
readily secured the belliserent Keyser, and he wa
| ton on the following morning.
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