Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-12
BARGAINING FOR BLOOD.
A Curious story or Life in
Colorado.
A Ian who Hired Himself Out as Mur-
dsrer Meets His Deserts

IN 1882 q man named Jackson was
engaged in freighting to the Uncom-
pahgre and White River agencies.
hauling Government freight and sup
plies. In his employ as driver was
his nephew, young man, also named
Jackson. One day. after having de-
livered 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 Jack
son 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 it 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 Indian,
who galloped off at full speed to the
agency. where he reported the matter
in his own way. The agent immedi-
ately returned with him and q party
of Indians and demanded from Jack
son the surrender of the young man.
Fearing for his safety, the old man re-
fused at first. but the agent gave his
word that he should not be injured,
that he would merely be taken to the
post for hearing to satisfy the Indi-
ans Upon this assurance being given,
the young man was given up, but not
withstanding the pledge of the agent
they had not proceeded far on their
return to the agency when the agent
yielded to the demands of the Utes and
surrendered the prisoner to them.
They at once took him to the timber,
tied him to tree; and amid the most
orgies tortured him to
death in a most horrible, manner. His
uncle, upon ascertaining his fate, made
the best of his way back. and upon ar
irving at Del Norte detailed the partic-
llars of the tragedy to large and ex-
cited crowd. Among those present
was . young man named Lowe. who,
upon hearing the story, said: "The
agent should be killed" "I will give
you horse and $500 if you will do
I" said Jackson.
Lowe accepted the proposition. and
he next day. well mounted and
armed, and with liberal advance of
he SUM agreed upon. started out on
lis mission of blood. KS the feeling
# having money in his pocket was a
lovel one, upon arriving at Saguache
le proceeded to elbow himself in"
md got glorjously drunk. Having
ipent all his money, there was nothing
eft for him but to get sober and pro-
ICED on his journey TO the agency.
Jponi arriving there he was met by
ne agent, who. perhaps mistrusting
him. proceeded to ply him with liquor,
md. while under its effects, Lowe
'onfded to him the object of his mis-
ion-. The agent, naturally feeling
hat his position was a critical one. and
ceiling no compunctions for tho fate
IT the younger Jackson, to. which he
ladI sOslargeIy contributed. then made
proposition to Lowe fully as extraor-
linaEy IS the one made by jackson.
which was that he would pay $1,000
on the murder Of the freighter. This
icing better offer, Lows at once ac-
'opted it, and started on his return to
larry out the terms al the contract.
Arriving at Del Norte. he at once
'onght out Jackson. who asked If he
had killed the agent. NO." said
Lowe. Il found him to be very good
VOrt of fellow. and besides, he made q
better offer than yours. -
what was it - asked jackson.
''He raised you, and offered me $1,000
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