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a general one. The memorial ceremonies that took place at

Arlington that year were perfectly inspiring to all the old sol-

diers. Generals Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan and many of

those who have since passed away attended the first solemn ob-

servance of that day. MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN.

THE HEART OF ROBERT BRUCE.

The legend has it that when dying, Robert Bruce, King of

Scotland, ordered that his heart be taken to Palestine, since
in life he had been unable to join the crusaders. Lord James
Douglas, with one hundred knights, sets out on the mission
with the heart encased in gold. Passing by Spain, and finding
that the Moors were making inroads, they lent their aid to the
Spainards and led the attack. In the midst of the battle,

when sorely pressed, Douglas hurled the heart of Bruce far
into the midst of the infidels, and then fought his way after it,
followed by the other Scots This turned the tide of battle, but
when the field was cleared, Douglas was found among the slain,
prostrate above his masters heart.