The Washington times., 1913-10-28
H|TT IS MARRIED TO
KATHERINE ELK|NS
Romantic Courtship Created
Interest Both in United
States and Abroad.
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ington from their honeymoon in time to
settle down for the winter social season,
and Mrs. Billy Hit is expected to be
as charming in the role of young ma
tronly hostess as ever she was as the
dashing Katherine Elkins.
The Hit and Elkins families have
been politically and socially prominent
in Washington for years. The late Sem
ator Stephen b. Elkins of West Nir-
g!nia was foremost in political affairs.
He was Secretary. of War in President
Harrison's Cabinet and later member
of the Senate for years. Henry Gas
soway Davis, grandfather of Mrs. Hit,
was Vice Presidential candidate on the
ticket with Alton B. Parker, and also
served in the Senate.
The late r. r. Hit father of Will
liam Hit, was one of the House lead
ers for years while serving an Illinois
district. He was chairman of the House
Foreign Affairs Committee. Mrs. Hit
and her sons have continued their home
in Washington, in Dupont Circle. a
brother of William Hit, R. S. Rey-
nolds Hit, is prominent in the diplo-
matte service, and has served as min
lister to several Central American coun-
tries.
The popularity of Miss EIkins and
Mr.. Hit in Washington society ac
counts for the deep interest displayed
here in their courtship and marriage.
But the international features of the
case are what attracted the attention Of
he country, and there could not have
been greater interest if the bride had
been an occupant of the White House.
Kings Representative.
It was during the jamestown ex-
position that attention was attracted
to Miss Elkins' love affairs by the
entrance Of the Dud d'Ahruzzi on the
scene. He was sent to this country
by his cousin, the King, to represent
Italy at the exposition, and soon be-
came a social lion.
As heir-prospective to the italian
throne, as an explorer with a record
for bravery and daring, and, finally,
as handsome man of distinctive
type, it was not long before the duke
was being lionized in Washington.
And when he met Miss E;lkins at
dance and danced most of the even
ing with her a romance began which
soon attracted international atten-
tion.
When the duke returned to Italy it
was thought that his love affair with
Miss Elkins had not progressed far,
put when he returned to Palm Beach
IN the spring, travelling incognito,
and 1t was known that he was press
ing his suit, interest was aroused
Europe became interested. There was
much talk of opposition on the part of
the royal family to the wedding Then
senator Elkins made a statement, in
which he positively denied any engage
ment between his daughter and the
duke. 1t was known that he was op-
posed to a foreign alliance, and the
grandfather, former Senator Davis,
shared these views.
Interference was rumored on the part
port spread that the royal objections
had been eliminated. and it was even
declared that a dowry of s5OG0OO
which Senator Elkins would give his
daughter on her wedding day, had been
agreed upon.
Billy Hit persisted in his court
odds were against him.
were thrown much together, however
and In the last few years it has been
the generally accepted belief that the
wedding eventually would take place.
Mr.. Hit is a member of several
Washington clubs, including the Metro
politan- Chevy Chase, University. Alibi
and Riding Clubs, as well as several
elsewhere. The new Mrs. Hit, although
a leader socially, has found time to go
in for athletics, and she has become
proficient in outdoor accomplishments,
particularly riding and tennis.
Washington society is awaiting news
Of the future plans of this interesting
couple, expecting that they will take
a prominent part in the social activities
of the winter.