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Show many tips and downs since his day, and had arrived at the highest pinnacle in its history in 1 0 1 -i . when the present king of Prussia, instead of conducting the government with justice and wisdom, wis-dom, forgot all about the will of his illustrious ancestor and the injunctions contained therein and became more of a monster than Frederick himself when the fear of death was not upon him. But tho day of retribution has arrived ! for Wilhelm before he is stretched upon his deathbed and the glory of his house is about to depart forever. HEREDITARY TAINT. When Frederick the Great, ancestor of Wilhelm III, felt that he. was soon to pass away and render an accounting account-ing for the deeds done in the flesh, he became an advocate of mildness and mercy. That ho was solicitous for the future welfare of the kingdom of Prussia, Prus-sia, the following excerpt from his last will and testament shows: "My most fervent aspirations, when breathing my last, shall bo for the prosperity of my kingdom. "May its government evor be conducted con-ducted with justice, wisdom and do eision. May tho mildnoM of itt laws render it. tho happiest and the due administration of its finance-, the most lrosperous of states. "May its army, mindful of naught rmt honor and renown, render it Ihe most valiantly defended of kingdoms. "Ob, may it continue in the enjoy ment of the most, perfect prosperity to the end of time." Frederick defied all tho laws of Ood and man. He hail no mtisi- of ri;ht and justice nnd l.rol-e irealic: when "Ver it suited his purpose. He was om rfi the most. Iirulnl tyrant thai iter Ived, and tho Prussian militarists of ihr present day have followed in his footsteps. Krcderiiik, however, was Itcceisful nnd riled In tho fullness of i power and gltrrj . Prussia has had |