Arizona republican., 1919-01-31
DESERT STAGES TRAGEDY WIEN
 STOCKNEN DUEL
Frank Hector Killed By Sheep Man When Shots
 Are Fired On Lone Road
 Slayer Held In Jail

The desert staged tragedy yester- | day. when Frank Hoctor. well known ! sheep man, was shot and almost Iii stantly killed by J. D. Newman, prom inent stockman, who claims he fired IL ! self defense. As the men passed on the road. both ! in cars, the shots were fired tha; killed Hector and placed Newman in the county jail, where he is being held b' ! 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 walteu until paSsersby assisted him in placln5 IIoctor in his automobile, which ne 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
 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 shcep-Stealing last April, but that they had since met in many nortn- crn towns and that no word was passed 10 signify the intense feeling that Hoe Tor must have had. Newman claimed that as they approached from opposit, directions Hoctor, without a word, le, cled his pistol and fired point blank.
 Although the officers made an eX- harrctfy-a arch tha,- t.-ara ma bIo to find a trace of a pistol or any other firearms that might have been in Hoe tors possession. Sheriff John C.. Mont gomery and Deputy Sheriff TroutneT. who chanced to be in Glendale at the time, made a quick run to the scene and failed to find a weapon of any de- scription- County Attorney l.. M. La neY was notified at once and he anu his stenographer were in Glendale in a few moments, and were present at the inquest conducted by Coroner Patter- son. The jury returned a verdict of death due to gun shot wounds in- tlicted by J. D. Newman
 Both shots had effect. one enterin. the right arm and passing through the body, and the other through the thigh.
 Hooters wife and eleven year ola daughter Lucile were prostrated a their home. "A 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 Claims Self Defense
 Newman, who is a man of 54 alsu has a wife and 6a1ubto1, 1f,-i,,rv i, city. the wealthy sheep man having leased a home at 122 North Eleventh avenue for the winter. He was on hls way north to look after his sheep in terests when he met Hector on the highway. headed toward Phoenix drlv- 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 It, the sensation caused by his act. which he looks upon in the most matter Of fact way.
 | was on my way to Wickenburg. when ten miles this side of Hot Springs Junction Hector approached, driving toward Phoenix He evidently recog- nlzed me some distance away, for when he was almost opposite me without {. word he fired point blank. l stopped my car and, jumping out. took my gun and fired two shots.'
 Newman said that Hoctor used a bis tol and that his own weapon was a 30-30 Winchester.
 We had never lad any serious trouble, although last April ! accused Hector of stealing my sheep. We have met in different towns since then. but l suppose Rector never had the oppor. unity to attack me before lie did not die at once. A man and woman passed and they helped me place him in n, ear, as he begged to be hrought tt town. On the way l asked him if hf cared to send any message to his VII, and his only answer was mo. He dieC eight miles from Glendale"
 Newman has lived in Arizona foi over 40 years. passing the greater part of the time in Winslow and Flagstaf if and like many of the wealthy sheer men of the north. made Phoenix hi. winter home Hooters interests were I in SI ringeryille.
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