The San Francisco call., 1898-03-03

Leopold Nathan Feldman, physi- elan of London, England, and a son of wealthy parents, committed suicide yesterday afternoon in his apartments at 52S Eddy street He took poison, the | character of which Is at present un- known. Dependency, caused by his un- reQuited affection, and the fact that he was unable to collect sufficient funds to carry him through life in a suitable manner, led the unfortunate man to commit the deed. The body now lies at the Morgue and the distorted features are proof of the means by which he ended his life.
 His history, as told by acquaintances, is sad one. Through fast living he had been left in this city by his parents who are at present in London. The de- ceased has resided in this city for about two years and after few months here he met and courted Miss Regina Levy, an estimable young lady who lives with her parents at 2222 Pine street. For a time his affections seemed to be re- turned, but later it was learned that FeIdman had been previously betrothed and through troubles had broken the engagement, and Miss Levy no longer accepted the attentions of her former lover
 Feldman spent money rapidly for a time, but recently he has been unable to make his own livelihood, and 1t is thought this was one of the reasons which induced him to take his own life. He left will and several letters. It seems to be the oft-told story of young man who was blessed with op- portunities rarely gained, but who, through his desire to enjoy life, had separated himself from his family and former friends and gone into the world with a determination to gain enjoy ment or lose both name and life. From reports, he has succeeded in doing both, and as his parents are stated to be exceedingly respectable people, the case seems to be the more regrettable.
 At first he lost the respect of his family, then his honor, recently his valuables, and lastly his life, through his own actions. For the past eight pawnshop owned by MT. Coleman at Al Third street, and while there gained many friends in the neighborhood. He was a frequent visitor at the house of J. Brachmann, pawnbroker. About five weeks ago he entered Brachmann'S place of business and asked for re- volver for the purpose of taking his own life, but he was refused and per suaded to fight the battle which seemed to him to be an uphill one. It is stated that for the past six weeks Feldman has been determined to commit suicide, and last evening his determination was carried to a successful issue. letter written to his parents was found under his pillow. It said:
 My Dear Parents: This Is the last let ter you will receive from me. All the hap piness I looked forward to is over. Miss Levy, after six months courting, has parted from me. I have tried for the last faxx dox he iGa m int but I cannot. It Is driving me crazy, and I would rather die than be crazy. tried very hard to do all that is good, and I believed that she loved ne. But 1t Is all over now. I loved her with my life but now life is not worth living without her. Good-by and God bless you. For give me and do not think too harshly of me.
 Another letter was addressed to Dr. M. s. Levy as follows:
 When a man is down to a certain level he had better give up sooner than go lower. So 1t Is with me. Everything Is against me- and I am tired of the strug- gle. No hope, no love. 1 cannot write this to my parents, but as soon as I write a couple of letters I am going to kill my self. You will write and tell them all about it. That is all ask you to do for further instructions in my pocket-book, which will be found upon me. l am tired
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 Feldman had previously resided for some time at sos Larkin street, but about three months ago he moved to