The age-herald., 1897-09-14

temnted to commit suicide a few days | ago, at Bologna, Italy, by taking poison. Fortunately the gifted musician did not accomplish his purpose. His mind has been unhinged of lata, although the cause of his mental trouble is not clearly understood. Mascagni is now only 34 years of age, and is very happily mar 1 ried to a congenial woman. He has three young children. Until he wrote 1 "Cavall+ria Rusticana," he was almost l entirely unknown to fame; to be sure he had composed meritorious Ave | Marias" Peter Nosters' and opeT- I ettas, some of which brought him medals and concentrations, but his reputation was purely local, and limited. His sec ond opera, 'LAmico Fritz" is also musical composition which evidences the remarkable genius of the young Italian. The suddenness of his fame, after writing Cavalleria Rusticana" is said to have no parallel in the his tory of music, save the impression made by Gounod's Faust" many years ago. Mascagni is peculiarly devoted to his wife, and his firsI act after. the wonder full success of "Cavallera, ," was to tele- graph the good news to her. although he was obliged to borrow the money necessary to pay for the message.
 
 The Alabama newspapers state that the Rev. Dr. T. c. Tupper, formerly one of Atlanta's l:ading divines, Is gaining great popularity in his new field, and doing splendid work in Southern Ala bama in what is known as the Alabama River Missions The papers allude to him as a powerful preacher" and speak very highly of him.. His fine social qualities and cheerfuln:ss and unselfishness have gained him many warm friends, and deservedly so, for all Atlantians remember him with the warmest affection, and, as the late Dr. Barrett truly said, "No man did a bef- ter and more generous work for St. Phil lips church than pr. Tupper.
 Miss Jeanette Whelan has retulned from delightful visit of several weeks to friends in south Alabama.
 Miss NeIttie Anderson, who has spent her vacation alt Blount Springs, has re- turned to Birmingham, and is the guest of Mrs. J. K. Brockman, on Twelfth avenue, South Highlands
 Mrs. George P. Ward will leave in a few days for north Alabama and Rome, Ga, where she will be the guest of friends. Mrs. Ward will be absent for several weeks.
 MT. Nat L. Miller is at home again from an exterded visit ito the north and east.
 MT and Mrs. E. G. Chandler have moved into the 0r,y from the South Highlands, and have taken. rooms alt Ma w. s. Browns. on Sixth avenue.
 
 Miss Mamie Sue Fickett, of Atlanta, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. L. Senn, at East Lake, has re- turned home. Miss Pickett made many friends during her vhd. to this city.
 
 MT. R. H. Walker returned Sunday evening from a two weeks visit to points of interest north and east Mn. and Mrs. A. G. Smith left Sunday afternoon for visit to North Carolina. They will be absent three weeks.
 
 MT. and Mrs. James Wealherly are at home again, after a very delightful so- journ in Europe. They are being very warmly welcomed by their large circle of friends.
 Miss Josie Cole, who has been the guest of friends at Huntsville, has re- turned ito Birmingham. Mr. Turner Weakley has returned from a visit to relatives at Huntsville. Miss Pauline Bridges is spending a fortnight at Nashville. l Col. J. A. Montgomery spent Sunday with his family alt Blount Springs. | Mrs. J. M. Davidson and children and Mrs William Pickett are now at Colum- | bDa, Tenn
 | Miss Nina Redd has returned from a | charming visit to Blount Springs. | MT. and Mrs. c. M. Campbell re- funed Saturday from their bridal tr,p through the mountains of North Car olina and East Tennessee. | Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Drummond and 1 little daughter returned Sunday from Nashville, where Dr. Drummond has been attending the thirty fourth annual 11x-.xox.j-s., xa,o TY.Atoa cs,ota~ xyo%or