The evening world., 1908-03-25
SMALLEST OF WOMEN
HAS AIRS OF A QUEEN.
Has Not Increased in Size
Since Her Birth - Only
Small Member Of Family
Goes to Church, Especially
as 1t Is Lent.
By Rose c. TiIlOtsOn.


inches tall. to-day.
No, she wasn't newborn Infant
bu. a grown.up young person. quite my
equal in age, and dignity. too. I am
afraid I must confess, for I was forced
to get down on my knees to conduct
the interview But Princess Weeney-
wee-wee, had she been six foot one
instead OF one foot five, could not have
carried herself more majest!cally, for
when I called upon her at the Madison
Square Garden, where she Is the pet
OF the sawdust circle. she greeted me
with all the airs OF queen who
haught!ly receives at court
Princes. Wee-Wee is the very l!ttlest
lady In the land, and makes Mrs Tom
Thumb and other midget matrons look
Ike good-sized morta!s. for Mrs. Ion
could boast Of a height OF two feet.
The Princess does not come OF d!minu-
tive stock, for her parents. brothers
and sisters, who hail from Pennylva-
MIA, are Of goodiy size. Princess Wee
Is the only one of her family who for
got how to grow. and she. by some re-
markable freak OF nature, has not
changed IN SIZE since she first came
into the world Though small in stature
the Princess walks and talks as well
as many a girl of twenty. and has de-
veloped the feminine passion for clothes
TO truly startling degree.
Wore a Primrose Frock.
When found her in her box at the
..rcus applaud!ng with great vigor the
feats OF her co-stars, she was atired
IN a Princess .rock Of pale blue satin
embroidered IN silver and gold. on
the tiny fingers were rings, bracelets
on the arms. and a necklace of imitation
br!ll!ants hung half way down to the
knees. The teeny weeny Prncess's
black hair, brushed Il Ia mode with gold
combs for ornamentaion, framed her
snub.nosed little face. and hung IN
stray curls around her large brown
eyes.
Is Truly Feminine.
How do you do?' she said In clear
tone. extending IN greeting diminut've
hand. wh!ch l shook with my little fin
ger. while mentally fishing around for
a topic which would interest the little
adv Princess Weeny-Wee-Wee how
ever. came 10 my rescue by asking tho
eternal question OF wonankind the
question of feminine t!nery.
How much did you pay for that hat;
I want to buy one. too" she demanded
after inspecting me from top to toe.
Does Worth or Nine. Osborn dress
vou?" l asked in return. Inats
very stunning gown you have on this
,rternoon." The little face broke into
smiles. and Princess Wee-Wee. with |
deft movement. spread out her enor-
nous train.
Like a Baby Peacock.
Eyes. l think IT'S very pretty" she
admitted. struttng back and forth ike
a baby peacock But l have a red one |
which makes me look more beautiful |
I alwavs wear that one when l go to |
church"
TO church!" repeated. "Do You go
TO church?'
"Certainly!" quickly answered the
Princess, for this is Lent. l so to the
Baptist Church when l am not exhibit
watch the crowds who come to pay me
court that I'm a great ravorite with the
children. They think l am baby be-
cause / am SO little, and crowd around
TO talk with me. But as l sit on my |
throne in the showroom l can also un-
derstand the remarks of the grown peo-
pie, even though they don't realize II.
and they also admire me a great deal"
II suppose you have many masculine
admirers?" ] ventured to remark. CLAN |
cling at the plain gold band encircling
the third finger of the midget's left
hand.
Doesn't Like Men.
II don't like men" answered this as
tonishing young lady. II am a man
hater. and don't want any beaux.
prefer to have admiration from thou
sands than from one. and here is the
place to get It. But you must say I'm
pretty when you write about me in the |
paper, for | am told l am very beau
tiful."
Princess Wee-Wee. in the arms of her |
naid was carried away TO her after
loon tea. for the lady Lilliput!an Is fed |
very three hours on the delicacies of
he land She had a cracker elephant
n one hand and a half-eateu giraffe I'm
he other as | left her. and she called
tut once more: please be sure to say
m pretty