 He was first investigated in 1888 over a shortfall in the collection of library fines , but the missing money was reimbursed , reportedly by two members of the Library board of trustees , and the matter was dropped . However , following the revelation that Milwaukee School Board secretary A.H. Schattenberg had embezzled over $ 50 @,@ 000 , and his subsequent suicide , a city @-@ wide audit was conducted . City accountant Carl Jackwitz discovered Linderfelt had embezzled over $ 4000 and following a meeting with some of the trustees , including Harrison Carroll Hobart , and Mayor Peter J. Somers , Linderfelt confessed and was arrested on April 28 , 1892 . 
