Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-17
BARGAINING FOR BLOOD.
Curious Story of Modern Life in Col
OradO.

In 1852 man named Jackson was engaged
In freightinG to the Uncompahgre and White
river agencies. hauling government freight and
supplies. In his employ as driver was his
nephew. young man also named Jackson One
DAY, after having delivered load of freight at
the agency, on their return the Jacksons went
into camp for the night after having travelled
some miles. No sooner had they stopped than
an Indian rode up and demanded supper. Young
jackson said: Supper is not ready; as soon as
we get it you can have some"
The. Indian became very abusive, and. with
some rough epithets. said me want it now "
Jackson repeated his former statement that II
was not ready and he would have to wait This
seemed to enrage the redskin. who at once
pulled his gun on the young man to enforce his
demands jackson then ran around the wagon.
got his rifle and fired at but did not hit the In
dian. who gallOped off at full speed to the
agency, where he reported the matter in his
own way. The agent Immediately returned
with him and party of Indians. and demanded
from jackson the surrender of the Young man.
Fearing for his safety, the old man refused at
FIRST. but the agent gave his word that he should
not De injured: that he would merely be taken
20 the post for hearing to satisfy the Indians
upon this assurance being given the young man
was given up, but, notwithstanding the pledge
OF the agent they had not proceeded far on
thetr return to the agency when the agent
yielded to the demands or the Utes and surren-
dered the prisoner to them. They at once took
MN 10 the timber, tied him to tree, and amid
the most disgusting orgies tortured him to
death In most horrible manner His uncle.
upon ascertaining his fate, made the best of his
way back. and upon arriving at Del Norte de-
tailed the particulars of the tragedy to q large
and excited crowd. Among those present was
a young man named Lowe, who upon hearing
the story said: The agent should be killed !"
70 hnro &
1t, said Jackson.
Lowe accepted the proposition, and the next
day. well mounted and armed and with liberal
advance OF the sum agreed upon, started out on
his mission Of blood. Az the feeling of having
money In his pocket was a novel one. upon ar
irving at Saguache he proceeded to blow him.
self in" and got gIOriously drunk Having
spent all his money, there was nothing left for
MIN but to get sober and proceed on his tourney
10 the agency. Upon arriving there he was met
Dy tue agent, who. perhaps mistrusting him,
proceeded to ply him with liquor, and. while
under its effects, Lowe confided to him the OBJ
Ject OF his mission. The agent, naturally feel
ing That his position was critical one and feel
ing no computations for the fate OF the Younger
jackson, to which he had SO largely contributed
then made proposition to Lowe fully as extra
ordinary as the one made by Jackson. which was
that he would pay 81 900 for the murder of the
freighter. This being better offer Lowe at
ohce accepted 1t and started on his return to
carry out the terms of the contract Arriving at
Del Norte, he at once sought out Jackson, who
asked II he had killed the agent. NO" said
Lowe, IL found him to be a very good sort of
fellow. aud, besides. he made better offer than
youis"
What was it?" asked jackson.
He raised you and offered me 81 900 to Kill
you, and want to know what you are going to
do about it."
II don't understand you," said the amazed
freighter.
Il mean jest what say; he has raised YOU
$500; and want to know II you intend to raise
him"
Why. no, Of course not" said Jackson; 'sand
II don't what do you intend to doi"
Well. think that unless you make better
offer would have TO accept his"
You do. do your" said Jackson.
Yes" said Love- what else can do?n
Jackson.then walked off and lett him and got
double barrelled shotgun from his house He
then went to Ewing's hardware store, obtained
some buckshot cartridges, with which he loaded
the gun, and returned to the blacksmith shop
where the conversation took place.
Lowe IN the meantime went of, got shaved
and then got on his horse and started down
the street. Winchester In hand. jackson. who
was standing In the door Of the blacksmitb
shop, saw him coming and feeling sure that
Lowe would carry out his cod-blooded inten-
ton, raised his gun as Lowe passed him and
put heavy charge Of buckshot into him. kill
Ing him instantly. loves lifeless body tell
from the horse into the street. Jackson as
soon as he saw the result of his shot. iumned
upon his horse and fed the country, remaining
away until the converting of the district court
when he returned and surrendered himself for
trial. which took place at the same term of
court knowing that his own course In the
premises was not free from blame, he having
been the first to offer price for hise enemy
life, he made the peculiar defense that Lowe had
slandered his wife, also that he had killed him
In self-deiense. The result, however, was that
he was acquitted
An Estate OF 100000 Disposed of.
REUBEN r. sPRINGER's REQUESTS TO RELIGIOUS
AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
The will of the late Reuben R. Springer was
probated in Cincinnati. Monday. 1t is In his own
handwriting, and the will declares 1t is made
without the advice of any human being. The
largest public bequest is $50 shares of special