The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-13
Frank Hector Shot
 By Jeff D. Newman

hOCCOIy we'll hllOWu SuSSp LIdIls W do shot and almost instantly killed by J. D. Newman, prominent stockman, who claims he fired in self defense.
 As the men passed on the road, both in cars, the shots were fired that killed Hector and placed Newman in the county jail, where he is being held by the authorities without bail pending action of the county attorneys office.
 The shooting occurred ten miles this side of Hot Springs Junction with no witnesses to give their version of the affair. After firing the two shots, both of which took effect, Newman waited until passersby assisted him in placing Hector in his automobile, which he drove to Glendale, where he gave him. self up to the authorities. Hector died when within eight miles of Glendale, and in all the trip did not make any remark, according to Newman, who claimed that he asked him if he cared to leave any message.
 Bad blood existed between the two over cattle interests, it is said, although no serious trouble had ever been had between them before, according to Newman. He said he had accused Hoe tor of sheep-stealing last April, but that they had since met in many north ern towns and that no word was passed to signify the intense feeling that Hoe tor must have had. Newman claimed that as they approached from opposite directions Hector, without a word lev eled his pistol and fired point blank.
 Although the officers made an ex- haustive search, they were unable to find a trace of a pistol or any other firearms that might have been in Hoe tors possession. Sheriff John G. Mont gomery and Deputy Sheriff Troutner, who chanced to be in Glendale at the time, made quick run to the scene and failed to find weapon of any de- scription. County Attorney L. M. La ney was notified at once and he and his stenographer were in Glendale in a few moments, and were present at the inquest conducted by Coroner Patter- son. The jury returned verdict of 'death due to gun shot wounds in flicted by J. D. Newman.
 Both shots had effect, one entering the right arm and passing through the body, and the other through the thigh.
 Hoctor's wife and eleven year old daughter Lucille were prostrated at their home, 34 West Lynwood street, last night. Nurses and doctors were in attendance and feared to leave the widow, who sobbed hysterically all throughout the afternoon and night. No arrangements were made for the fun eral, as it was impossible for the fam fly to consider anything but their trag- ic loss.
 Newman, who is a man of 54, also has wife and daughter living in the city, the wealthy sheep man having leased a home at 122 North Eleventh avenue for the winter. He was on his way north to look after his sheep in terests when he met Hector on the highway, headed toward Phoenix, driv- ing his large truck. The story of the meeting was told by Newman in the county jail last evening. He was still wearing his leather coat, stained with the blood of the man he shot, and was as coolly indifferent to this fact as to the sensation caused by his act, which he looks upon in the most. matter of fact way.
 I was on my way to Wickenburg, when ten miles this side of Hot Springs Junction Hector approached, driving toward Phoenix. He evidently recog- nized me some distance away, for when he was almost opposite me without a word he fired point blank I stopped my car, and jumping out, took my gun and fired two shots."
 Newman said that Hector used pis- tol and that his own weapon was a 30-30 Winchester.
 "We had never had any serious trouble, although last April l accused Hector of stealing my sheep. We have met in different towns since then, but l suppose Hector never had the oppor- tunity to attack me before. He did not die at once. A man and woman passed and they helped me place him in my car, as he begged to be brought to o., tLn c-l-,L Liz, :E kc.