Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1896 — TINIEST BABY. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

TINIEST BABY.

Midget Frances the Small* eat Mortal Ever Born. Just a mite of humanity is Frances Donnelly, of 722 Columbus avenue, New York. She Is a remarkable baby and has puzzled doctors and nurses. When born she weighed a trifle more than a pound, and now, when she is three months old, she only weighs five and a half pounds. The doctors, when the tiny child was born, said she could not live, and so did the nurses, but little Miss Donnelly has upset their predictions. The Donnelly baby Is, perhaps, the smallest one that was ever born. Her clothes would easily fit a big French doll that “speaks" and opens and closes Its eyes. A 25-cent piece covers either of her hands, and a dime conceals an ear. Her mouth is just distinguishable by a light line that looks like a very fine white thread. Doll stockings cover the tiny feet. The eyes are large and

expressive. The nose Is in proportion to the other features. Although tiny, each feature Is perfect, and Frances gives promise of becoming an unusually pretty girl.

HER FATHER’S HAND CRADLE.