SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN
Oct. 3, 1899
A Shepherd Murdered
E. H. Spinks, justice of the peace at Portales, Chaves county, reports the murder of a sheep herder, Perry Eiland, about 18 miles from Portales. The
body was found last Thursday, the murder having been committed at least two days before the Sheperd was about 18 years of age
and was herding sheep belonging to his brother John Eiland. Death was caused by a gun shot wound in the back. There is no
clue to the murderer.
Rewards amounting to $2,500 have been offered for the apprehension of the unknown murderer.
