The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
Late Mabbit, Game Warden al
Auburn, Is Criticised.
Shawnee Officers Fear Effects
of His Artillery.
STOPPED A HOME PLAY
Made Actors Buy Hunting Lii
censes to Carry Guns.
Professor Dyche Urges Him
Not to Wear a Revolver.

| There isn't any chance to separate
Lafe Mabbit. the deputy game warden
at Auburn, from his job. 1t has lately
been tried and without success. But
an effort is being made through the
sheriff's Office to persuade the warlike
deputy to dispense with the services
of his artillery. Mabbit recently achieV-
ed some distinction by arresting the
Shawnee county commissioners. He
has other arrests and rulings to his
credit. But through the sheriff's office
Game Warden Dyche would like to
persuade the Jealous official to make
his arrests without a display of fire.
arms.
Mabbit, clad in his full regalia Of
office, is a sight which inspires terror
in the hearts of evil doers-and others
according to information which comes
from Auburn. The most prominent
feature of his costume is a revolver of
such caliber as to entitle it to hon
orable mention as weapon for coast
defense. Lately much complaint has
been made to Game Warden Dyche of
Mabbit's readiness to unlimber and
give a demonstration of his sprightly-
ness in clearing the decks for action.
This called for a visit on part of the
game warden to Sheriff Norton.
I'm not going to take his commits
sion away" explained the game war
den, "but I wish you'd caution him
about that revolver. He doesn't need
one"
Mabbit is as loyal as he is jealous.
In a home talent play given recently
in Auburn the boys carried guns. Nab
bit stopped the play until these Thespi-
ans that were to be were provided with
hunting licenses.
On another occasion Mabbit decid-
ed that hunting licenses would not be
sold to minors. To decide is to act
with Mabbit He made a special trip
to Topeka to demonstrate with the
county clerk. S. G. Zimmerman, the
clerk, was not in when he arrived. But
he was soon informed by telephone
that he had a visitor who objected to
hunting licenses being sold to minors.
Tell him where to co. Zimmerman
said.
ST always obey orders. Sam" said
the clerk, but I'm not going to tell
that man to go anywhere. He's got a
gun strapped on him that ought to be
on wheels in the state house
grounds"
Mabbit stayed until he tired of the |
court house
Professor Dyche After Him.
And so it is that Mabbit is not to be
pried loose from his job. He might
protest against this action. A message
by telephone even might not be safe !
as Mabbit might not understand it. But 1.
through the sheriff's office Prof. Dyche
IS going to urge him not to wear arms.
Last year but 26 hunting licenses
were sold at Auburn. This year men
who know Mabbitt expect to see all |
records broken in the sale at that place.
A few game wardens like the Auburn ,
officer and they would become the most
sought after writ issued in the county.
Even outside Auburn the hunting
license demand this year is better than
for years. Already more than $500
have been sold and a snow between now
and New Years will send the sale mark
TO near the 1000 notch the county Off
GERS believe. October and November
were the best months here. A large /
number of licenses will likely be issued /
lust before Christmas and New Years
and snow will help sell the dollar
cards.
The following list shows the sale of
licenses by months since the beginning
Of the fiscal year: July 40. August So,
September 208. October 500, November
i73, and the first II days of December
shows 80 more sold. This does not in
dude sales this month by three agents.
)ne in Auburn, one in Rossville and
)ne at the Fullerton store.