FAMOUS FLEA DIES

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 96, 17 January 1933, Page 2

FAMOUS FLEA DIES

Paddy’s Remarkable Record As it must to all fleas, death came recently to Faddy, fumed trained flea of “Professor” William Heckler’s famed Manhattan flea circus, states an American exchange. Habitual patrons of Dr. Heckler’s establishment well know the star performer who jumped through hoops, pushed a toy train, danced, juggled, kicked a ball, and ended every performance by waving the flag of the Irish Free State in the manner of George Michael Cohan waving the U.S, flag. He was n bright red flea with black, roguish eyes, much larger than most male fleas. Few of his admirers knew that Paddy was not an Irish flea; he was found on a German sailor in Hoboken. Dr. Heckler exhibited his Ilea for the l.Tst time in Carbondale, On the way back to New York his automobile eaught five- While the ear burned Dr. Heekler worked to save his fleas, removing jar after glass jar from his suitcase, unscrewing the caps to give Ids pets fresh air. All rallied from the effects of the smoke except Paddy. Next night he was listless and refused his hoop. Next night he was dead. Dr. Heckler told a reporter that Paddy at the time of his death held the all-time record of 52,850 consecutive perforpinnees. Said he: “Paddy never once threw me flown. , . . Ladies and gentlemen, with your kind attention I will exhibit Paddy. . . .” “But, Professor,” cried the reporter. “Sbli!” hissed the professor. “An understudy.” '