The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-24
GOTTSCHALK TRIES
TO SHIFT SUSPICION
Tells About the PecuiiarActions
of Hartmann on Day of
Murder

Edward Gottschalk. charged with the
and Joseph Hartmann, is trying to
make it appear that Hartmann killed
Schindeldecker. He constantly hints
that Hartmann was not what he should
have been and says he will tell several
things about the dead man when the
right time comes. Although refrain
ing from making definite statement
regarding Hartmann Gottschalk con-
stantly makes remarks about the dead
man that he intends shall cast Suspi-
cion on Hartmann.
AT the time of his arrest Gottschaik
could remember nothing about Hart
mann's manner, and claimed he did
had anything to do with the murder
of Schindeldecker. Now that Hart
mann's body has been found in the
river Gottschalk is able to call to mind
many things that caused him to be
suspicious of Hartmann on the day of
the murder.
Hartmann Acted Suspicious"
Hartmann acted suspicious when
he came to my room," Gottschalk said,
and said he had got mixed UP in a
bad deal. l did not ask him what il
was. but thought it must be something
pretty bad, because Joe acted very
strange. | know several things about
Hartmann that are not to his credit
and several times after he had been to
see me l missed small articles. OF
course l do not say Hartmann took
them"
This is the trend of Gottschalk's talk
when referring to Hartmann. He can
not be drawn into making a definite
statement against the character of the
dead boy, but constantly makes vague
remarks about Joe not being what he
should have been. If closely Ques-
toned as to what he means GottschaIk
takes refuge in sullenness and refuses
to talk.
The prisoner evidently does not rel
ish hearing or talking about his last
trip to Pike island accompanied by
Hartmann, when both were seen by
William Hartel. He admits being on
the island on the Monday following
the murder and says Hartmann was
with him. Gottschalk has several
times stated that Joe was very nervous
the day they were fishing at the dam,
not being able to sit still and fish, but
walking up and down the ice boring
holes with the ice chisel This state
ment was corroborated by william
Hartel, who stated at the inquest held
over Hartmann's death that Hartmann
appeared to be very nervous.
Prisoner Is SuIlen
Gottschalk resents being questioned
closely and absolutely refuses to talk
if the conversation does not suit him.
AS long as he is allowed to protest his
innocence and attempt to blacken the
character of Hartmann he talks read
lily, but the minute he is asked to eX-
plain his movements on the day of
either murder his eyes narrow and his
features take on Stolid expression.
When this mood SeiZeS Gottschalk it
Is useless to attempt further conversa-
ton, as nothing can induce him to talk
The prisoner has a peculiar way of
Keeping his eyes fixed on some object
In his cell when talking with strang-
err but occasionally viii meet the gaze
of his caller.
Gottschalk's attempt to connect Jo-
seph Hartmann. with the murder of
Schindeldecker and to build up a mys-
terry around the death of Hartmann
mas firmly convinced the police of his
guilt Nothing can make me believe
now that Gottschalk is not the man we
want" said Chief O'Connor last night.