The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-01-01
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BIDDING FOR BLOOD.

BIDDING FOR BLOOD.
Story of Indian Torture and Butchery In
Colorado In Modern Times.
Some of the facts in the following
horribly romantic story were developed
in the trial which succeeded their occur
renee, but the most thrilling portions of
the story, as told by some of the actors,
have never before been. published. 1t
seems, according to Denver papers, that
in 1882 man named jackson was en-
gagged in freighting to the Uncompaghre
and White River agencies, hauling Gov
ernment freight and supplies. In his
employ as driver was his nephew, a
young man also named jackson. One
day, after having delivered a load of
freight at the angency, on their return
the Jacksons went into camp for the
night, after having travelled some miles.
No sooner had they stopped than an In
dian rode up and demanded supper.
Young Jackson said: .'Supper is not
ready yet; as soon as we get it you can
have some"
The Indian became very abusive, and
with some rough epithets said: 'tMe want
it now" jackson repeated his former
statement that it was not ready and
that he would have to wait. This seemed
to enrage the redskin, who at once
pulled his gun on the young man to en-
force 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 rate of speed to the
agency, where he reported the matter
in his own way. The agent immediate
ly 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 be injured, that he would merely be
taken to 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 their re.
turn 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 disgusting
orgies tortured him to death in a mos
horrible manner.
His uncle, upon ascertaining his fate
made the best of his way back and, upor
arriving at Del Norte, detailed the par
ticulars of the tragedy to large ant
excited crowd Among those present
was a young man named Lowe, who
upon hearing the story, said the agent
should be killed. 81 will give you {
horse and five hundred dollars if yor
will do it," said Jackson.
the next day, well mounted and armed
and with liberal advance of the sun
agreed upon, started on his mission O
blood. As the feeling of having money
in his pocket was novel one, upon al
irving at Saguache he proceeded t,
'!blow himself in,'' and got gloriousl,
| drunk. Having spent all his money
there was nothing left for him but t.
get sober and proceed on his journey t,
the agency. Upon arriving there he wa
met by the agent, who. perhaps, mis-
trusting him, proceeded to ply him wit
liquor, and while under its effects Low
confided to him the object of his mission
The agent naturally feeling that hi
position was a critical one, and feelin;
| no compunctions for the fate of tn
| younger Jackson, to which he had s.
| largely contributed, then made propo
| sition to Lowe fully as extraordinary a
the one made by jackson, which wa
that he would pay 81 900 for the murde
of the frcighter. This being a bette
offer, Lowe accepted it, and started O.
his return to carry out the terms of tn
contract. Arriving at Del Norte he a
once sought out jackson, who asked
he had killed the agent. NO." sal
Lowe. 81 found him to be very goo
sort of fellow, and besides he made
better offer than yours"
"What was itP' asked Jackson.
''He raised you, and offered me 81, 90
to kill you, and l want to know whs
you are going to do about it. -
81 don't understand you," said tn
amazed freighter.
81 mean just what l say. He ha
raised you $500, and l want to know
you intend to raise himP'
"Why, no, of course not,n said Jacl
son; land if don't what do you inten
to do?n
"Well, 1 think that unless you max
a better offer l will have to accept his.
'.You do, do youp' said jackson.
Yes said Lowe: dom t know VIII;
else can do
Jackson then walked off and left hin
and got double -barreled shotgun frol
his house. He then went to Ewing
hardware store, obtained some bucksht
cartridges, with which he loaded tt
gun, and returned to the blacksmit
shop where the conversation had take
place.
Lowe, in the meanwhile, went oil
got shaved, and then got on his hors
and started down the street, Winchestt
in the door of the blacksmith shop, sa
him coming, and feeling sure that Low
would carry out his cold-blooded inter
ton, raised his gun as Lowe passed an
put heavy charge of buckshot int
him, killing him instantly. loves lif
less body fell from the horse into IL
street. Jackson, as soon as he saw tt
result of his shot, jumped upon his hor
and fled the country, remaining avs
until the convening of the District Cour
when he returned and surrendered hir
self for trial, which took place at tt
same term of court. Knowing that h
course in the premises was not fir,
from blame, he having been the first
offer a prize for his enemy's life,
! made the peculiar defense that Low
had slandered his wife; also that he hs
killed him in self-defense The resul
however, was that he was acquitted.
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