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NEW YORK EDITOR DIES AT CHARLESTON Joseph Pulitzer of the New York' World Succumbs on bis Yacht in Charleston Harbor. Charleston, S. C, Oct. 29.?Joseph Pulitzer, proprietor of the New York World and the St. Louis Post-Des patch, and one of the most com manding figures in modern journal ism, died.at 1.40 o'clock today aboarr* his yacht, the Liberty, la Charleston hirbor. The immediate cause of Mr. PuUtzer's death wa8 bea,rt failure, lie had been In 111 health for several days hut until a few nours before the end, none of those around him real ized the gravity of his condition. The change for the worse came at about 2 o'clock this morning, when he suf fered an attack of severe pain. By daylight ha appeared to be better and fell asleep shortly after 10.30. He aw- ke at 1 o'clock, complained of pain in his heart, fell Into s faint and ex pired at 1.4C o'clock. Mrs. Fulltzer, who had been sent for arrived from New York todav and reached the yacht shortly before her husband died. She was at bis bedside when the end came, as also was his youngeBt son, Herbert, who has been cruising with his father during tho present trip. Mr. Pulitzer's body will be taken to New York at 4.30 o'clock tomor row afternoon, special arrangements having been made today for the trans portation of the body* The funeral will be held at Woodlawn cemetery In New York probably towards the end of this week. Mr. Pulitzer's son, Jo seph, is now on his way from St. Louis with bis wife. One of bis daughters will come from Florida. Ralph Pulit zer, the eldest son, is on his way to Charleston and will meet the train enroute. Up to an hour and a half before his death, Mr. Pulitzer's mind romain ed perfectly clear. His Gorman sec retary had been reading to him an account of tho reign of Lo\ils the eleventh of France, In whose career Mr. Pulitzer bad always taken the live liest interest. As the secretary near ed the end of bis chapter and came to the death of the French king Mr. Pul itzer said to htm: "Leise, ganz, leise" (softly, quite softly"). These were the last words which he spoke on earth. Some members of Mr. Pulitzer's par ty will go north tomorrow on the train with Mrs. Pulitzer, Mr. Herbert Pulit zer and t' y*'uiy of tbe dead Journal "I do not believe tbere la any oth er medicine bp good for whooping cough as Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy." writes Mrs. Francis Turpiu, Junction City, Ore. This remedy la also unsurpassed for colds and croup. For salo by all dealers. 1st. The will rer probabl' i row. \ nieinbera of tbo party l he yacht which will * ?pr New York tomor Our Delivery Service Will Aid You In Arranging Your Home We are not satisfied with just sending* your selections home==-our delivery service begins where others leave off. It relieves you of the burden of placing things where they belong. Just a little service we render those who favor us with their orders. We want all completely satisfied. Beautiful box seat din ing Chairs. Six for $9.50 $7.50 Fine solid Oak Bed, beauti fully finished, large quartered rolls on head and foot. 2 Only $12.00 High Grade No. 8 Cook Stove complete with full list ware. $5.00 Beautiful Iron Beds, heavy . continuous Posts. Ryf^yvft' *****.?f W-7 '?,?!".??????-? $10.50 50 cts [Heavy Oak Chairs. Solid Oak Sideboard Double Cane Seated $9.90. Fine Pedestal Dining Table, 6 feet long, 42 inches wide. $10.50 Quartered oak frame, upholstered in chase leather. $4.50. 9 by 12 feet, Art Squares. Big line to select from. $4.90. Has brass tops, rods on head and foot. Visit our store. Examine our goods. Get our prices. Compare with what others offer you. If you will do this, we know we will get your trade. WILKES