Mascagni Got Off Easy

Chicago, Dec. 31.- Signor Mascagni, the Italian composer, was arraigned in court yesterday on a charge of embezzling $5,000 from his former manager, Richard Heard of Boston. After hearing both sides, Justice Hurley immedlately dismissed the case. The courtroom was filled with Italians, who applauded vigorously as Mascagni, thankful and smiling, left for his hotel.