The Washington times., 1909-06-02
ROMANCE, MAYBE,
BUT NO ELOPEAENT
Kelly Fine Young Man, .
Declares Mother of
Senorita Ruiz.

Sonora Ricardo Ri,iz, widow of the
Cuban martyr, today emphatically de-
MED that the marriage OF her daugh-
ter. Senorita Mercedes Ruiz, a Spanish
beauty Of this city, to John Tyrone
Kelly, formerly of Washington, but now
a New York newspaper man, was an
elopement Reports 20 this effect re-
garding the marriage. which took place
in Baltimore yesterday afternoon under
romantic CirCUmst ances, have greatly
distressed Sonora Ruiz.
''It doesn't make so much difference
here she said, but in our country two
things are considered in extremely bad
acknowledgements and divorce. / am
much worried by the reports that have
come from Baltimore, for 1 had no OBJ
lection at all TO the American suitor for
my daughter.
They have me saying that I objected
because he was an American. Why.
should 1 a? Is not this my adopted oOun-
try. and have We not been well treated
here?
Now, It Is all true about my daughter
and Mr.. Kelly meeting at the baseball
game. But an elopement-no, it was
not So"
Earmarks of Romance.
Nevertheless the romantic marriage Of
Mr.. Kelly and the fair Spanish maiden
If it wasn't one. The impression was
certainly created in Baltimore thGt
Cupid was having his difficulties
The story Is that Mr. Kelly. who came
on from New York and met his pros
pective bride in Washington, was fol
lowed by the mother. and that her con-
sent to the marriage was obtained only
after much argument, following her ar
rival in Baltimore. In the meantime,
it is said, difficulty had been experienced
In obtaining a license and later in get
ting the consent of Cardinal Gibbons to
permit the marriage.
The ceremony, however did take place
in the presence of t&e mother of the
bride, her two sisters, and brother, ac-
ccrding to Sonora Ruiz. Mrs Ruiz in
sists that they all went over to Balti-
more together and that l. was under
stood before the trip was begun that a
wedding was to take place IN the Monu-
mental City.
Knew of Engagement.
MY daughter engaged to an attache
Of the Spanish embassy? 1t is not
true" said the mother. who returned to
Washington last night. the young mar
ried couple continuing ON their honey
moon. My daughter was popular and
had many friends, bEt she was spgaged
only TO Mr.. Kelly. I know of 1t three
months ago. 1 did not care. he Is an
excellent young man and q member Of
our church"
The bride is the daughter Of one of
Cuba s most famous patriots and mar
tyrs. After her father was murdered
in Moro Castle his widow was given a
large pension by the Spanish govern
menr. Mrs. Kelly is pure-blooded
Spanish girl, and is a typical Madrid
beauty She met Mr.. Kelly at a baseball
game about three years ago, the latter
then being sporting editor of a Wash
ington newspaper The acquaintance
sprang up through a retort made by
the Spanish girl when f1r- Kelly.
Through a mutual friend, chiued her for
roofing for the constantly losing home
team. The Spanish girls mind your
business" interested Mr.. Kelly aQd he
sought and obtained an introduction.
The ceremony was performed in the
Cathedral by RzV Father Stickney.
Cardinal Gibbons in the presence Of
the family. bestowed his blessing. Mr..
and Mrs. Kelly left after a breakfast at
| the Belvedere Hotel for Atlantic City