Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 215, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 January 1929 — Page 2

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CHICAGO MOTOR SHOW MAGNET FOR THOUSANDS Elaborate Display of Cars Jams Coliseum; Lasts for Week. Bu Timet Special CHICAGO, Jan. 26.—1n a strikingly original and picturesque setting the twenty-ninth annual national automobile show opened here today at the Coliseum. Long before the scores of entrances admitted the public, several thousand people waited outside, eager to get their first glimpse of the newest motor cars as well as the many exhibits of accessories an<J shop equipment. A tabulation of the opening day's attendance figures is expected to show anew record, and officials erf the event, including Manager S. A. Miles, state that this means the smashing of all previous marks throughout the show, which will close next Saturday. Throngs Start Arriving The crowds the first day were mostly Chicagoans, but begining Monday a great invasion from throughout the central section as well as from east, west and south, will begin. v On the main floor of the Coliseum and in the north and south halls are seen the 1929 offerings of motor car manufacturers. The mezzanine floor is the scene of almost countless displays of accessories and shop equipment. A $5,000,000 exhibit, 300 new model of automobiles, 150 exhibits of accessoriees and eighty-two of shop equipment, a $90,000 decorative and lighting scheme—such is thi> picture of this great automobile sho v. Many Makes Shown Tn the motor car booths, each of which is a replica of a finely appointed automobile show room, are the following makes of cars: Auburn. Buick, Cadillac, Chandler, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Cunningham, DeSoto, Dodge, Du Pont, Durant, Elcar, Erskine, Essex, Franklin, Gardner Graham-Page, Hudson, Hupmobile, Jordan, Kissel, LaSalle, Locomobile, Lincoln, Marmon, Moon, Nash, Oakland, Oldsmobile, Packard, Peerless, Pierce-Arrow, Plymouth, Pontiac, Reo, Roamer, Steams, Studebaker, Stutz, Whippet and Willys-Knight. Three makes of taxicabs, the Checker, Yellow and Bradfleld are also on display. In addition to the many refinements noted In the various automobiles. it is particularly evident that stripped chassis are more numerous this year than ever before. The accessory and shop equipment exhibits are scarcely less interesting, for they, like the various chassis, are highly animated and colorful. HIGHWAY BODIES ELECT Officers Chosen by Three Organizations Aiding Road School. £',.i/ Times Special LAFAYETTE. Ind„ Jan. 26.—Various organizations co-operating with Purdue university in the fifteenth annual road school which closed here Friday after being in session since Monday, elected the following officers: Highway Material and Equipment Association—Harry 6. Marshall, president; Bruce Short, vice-president and V. E. Trimble, secretary, all of Indianapolis, end Hoyt Summerlin, Wabash, treasurer. Indiana County Surveyors and County Engineers’ Association—Don Heaton, Fowler, president; John I*. Stewart, Franklin county, vice-president and H. D. Hartman, Wabash, secretary-treasurer. City Street Commissioners Association— W. D. Medlock, Hew Albany, president; A. B. McDonald, Linton, vice-president; H. A. Blank. Martinsville, secretary and Guy Farr, Liberty, treasurer. SUNDAY SHOW VOTING Kendallville So Interested That Citizens Cast Straw Ballots. BU Times Special KENDALLVILLE, Ind., Jan. 26. Citizens here are so deeply interested in whether theaters of the city should be open or closed on Sunday that they are taking straw votes. Votes, taken among employes of two factories showed ar overwhelming majority favoring Sunday shows. At one the result was 5 to 1 for opening, while at the second the vote was 44 and 6. The question will be legally setk tied at an election to be held Friday. City Student Chosen Editor By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Jan. 26. Tevie Jacobs, Indianapolis, has been chosen editor of the Daily Student, publication of Indiana university’s Journalism department, for the second semester of the present term, it is announced by Prof. J. W. Piercy, head of the department. Notre Dame Gets Od Deed By Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Jan. 26.—A deed to land near London, England, evidence of a transaction made 271‘years ago, has been added to the University of Notre Dame law library. Famous Cough Prescription Contains No Chloroform Or Other Harmful Drugs The use of medicines containing chloroform or dope to relieve coughing is dangerous and unnecessary. Now anyone can get quick sure relief with a famous prescription called Thoxine, which contains no chloroform or other harmful drugs and is safe and pleasant to take. Thoxine is thoroughly efficient because it has a double action—soothes the irritation —goes direct to the internal cause, and stops the cough almost instantly. Far superior to cough syrups and patent medicines Also excellent for sore ihroai. Quick relief guaranteed or

Shuns Use of Pick ford Name to Win Fame BwUnlted Pre Hollywood, cai., Jan. 26. She might have taken the famous screen name of Plckford and risen to the cinema heights on the strength of it alone. But Isabelle Sheridan, cousin of Mary Pickford, prefers to make her own way in celluloid circles. Cousin Mary not only agreed but suggested that Isabelle should buck the obstacles of heart-break village as Isabelle Pickford. But the young actress refused. "If I did become a success everybody would give all the credit to the name,” she said. "And if I ever reach the point where my name is blazoned in electric lights I want the credit for my climb." Consequently blond Miss Sher-

idan is playing extra parts and small bits. But she is showing talent and she will climb. And, of course, Mary is helping all she can by giving advice when it is needed.

ELIZABETH GUTMAN TO BE GUEST ARTIST Soprano and Singer of Folk Songs Will Appear With the Kirshbaum Orchestra on Sunday Night, Feb, 10. ELIZABETH GUJTMAN, noted soprano and singer of folk songs, who is to appear in concert with the Kirshbaum orchestra Sunday evening, Feb. 10, at Kirshbaum Center, has received considerable recognition for her painting as well as for her singing. Her exhibits have appeared in many important shows. Miss Gutman, however, feels that her creative energy belongs to her concert public and paints for relaxation alone. While Miss Gutman is appearing for the first time in Indianapolis, her career has been an international, one and has received favorable comment from such critics as W. J. Henderson, Bruno Barilla, the Italian

critic, and Vincent D. Indy, the famous French composer. Miss Gutman, who will appear in costume, is particularly excellent in her rendition of American, Brazilian, Spanish, Russian and Jewish folk songs. Ferdinand Schaeffer, conductor of the Kirshbaum orchestra, who is well known as a violinist and as a director, received his musical education in Europe. He studied under such internationally famous composers and leaders as Brahms, Von Bulow, Arthur Nickish and Richard Strauss. When he was at Leipzig conservatory, he won a prize for being the best allround student. At the age of 25, Mr. Schaeffer successfully conducted his own orchestra at Upusala, Sweden. He took Hans Sitt’s place in the Gewand Haus quartet, playing the viola. Mr. Schaeffer who was injured in an automobile accident about three weeks ago, was brought to the rehearsal last Tuesday evening and directed the orchestra from a specially constructed stand. Mr. Schaeffer’s enthusiasm has thrilled both the members of the orchestra and its sponsors. The Kirshbaum orchestra, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis, has been created for the purpose of fostering an interest in amateur musicians and bringing guest artists to, Indianapolis. No charge is made for playing in the orchestra, the only qualification being that of musicianship. m # v‘ MACGREGOR TO PLAY SUNDAY A piano recital will be given tomorrow afternoon in Sculpture Court by Willard MacGregor of the Metropolitan School of Music. His program will consist of Ravel, Chopin, Debussy. Liszt and Brahms. The Brahms number is “Sonata in F. minor.” * * JOINT RECITAL TO BE GIVEN SUNDAY On Sunday afternoon at the Crystal ballroom. Marott hotel, at 3:30, a joint recital will be given by Marguerite Bailhe-Steinhart, pianist, and Mary Traub Busch, contralto, in conjunction with the Baldwin Welte-Mignon reproducing piano. The program follows: Valclk Morkjres Welte-Mlgnon recording by Marguerite Bailhe-Steinhart Contralto Solo ..... •• • ••••?■ Secchi Mary Traub Buach, Mme. Steinhart at the Baldwin Grand Demonstration roll made by Marguerite Bailhe-Steinhart "Sous Bois” .Victor Staub Alternating with the recording artist Contralto Solos— , „ _ . “I Passed by Your Window”..... Brake. "A Kiss in the Dark” Herbert Mary Traub Busch Accompaniment rolls played on the WelteMlgnon Baldwin Grand Plano Solos—- “ Chopin Etude” ~ , . "En Automme” •• •. Muskowsky Marguerite Bailhe-Steinhart m * PROGRAM IS ARRANGED FOR THURSDAY The program of the Indianapolis Business and Professional Women’s Club next Thursday, Jan. 31, will be musical. Following th* club dinner, at 1702 North Meridian street, Miss Louise Ford will have charge of the forum hour. Miss laona Shirley of the program committee has arranged the following to begin at 8:15 p. m. The La Shelle Choral club, a group of selected voice*, directed by Edward La SheUe, Including Messrs. Edmund 3. P. Bradley, William H. Bradley, James Chenoweth. Frank Delaney. Ralph Maddux, Hugh M. Mason. Cornelius Sheridan, Paul J. Smith. Eugene Doerr; with Margaret Qallaher. pianist, will give: Schubert "Old Neapolitan” . . Clrlltribin "Hunting Song" (King Arthur*.. .Bullard Accompanied by iitfrgaret oa lather Thomas Pogglaci, youthful violinist will i give: ... _ . • oymphonie Espngnole La.o ’Andante” *Mr*.° Marlon K. dramatic soprano. a pupil of Mi’. La SheUe will give: "Starry Woods” Montague Phillips ••A slumber Song of the Madonna... Michael Head "The Star” James H- Rogers "A Memory" Rudolph Ganz .sirs. Louise Georwi. pianist, will cenclude the program with selections she will announce. MM* PIPE BAND TO BE HERE TUESDAY Robert H. Sim, the leader of the Chicago Pipe band, was born in Scotland and served throughout the World war as a member of the Gordon Highland regiment, known the world over as the “Gay Gordons.” He waa wounded ip 1017, but later returned to his regiment, after leaving the hospital. In 1919 he came to America, and in Chicago organized the Highland Pipe

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band. He is called “Pipe-Major” in recognition of his professional landing as a piper. The baapipe has been in use in Scotland for centuries, and there have been schools or colleges for the Instruction of the proper way "to manage the pipes. There are more than 300 pieces of music written for the pipes. Bagpipe compe-> tttions have always been popular. Major Sim will appear in the Gordon plaid, at the concert given by the Indianapolis Caledonian Club on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Masonic temple. HUM GLASS TO GIVE CONCERT Myro Glass will appear in concert on Sunday evening, Feb. 3, at 8.15, at the Kirshbaum Community Center, 2314 North Meridian street. Mr. Glass will be presented in concert with Willard MacGregor, pianist, under auspices of the Indianapolis Hadassah chapter. Mr. Glass, who is the cantor of the Beth El-Zedeck temple, of this city, was born in Austria. After the war he went to Palestine to join the pioneers in road building and it was here that his musical career began. He gave concerts in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem and encouraged by the press, and people, he went to Vienna where he completed his musical education at the Vienna conservatory. Mr. Glass has performed on the concert stage of fifteen countries, among them Switzerland, Holland, France and England. He has resided in this country only a few years and during that time he has given a number of concerts, which have been enthusiastically received and has added new laurels to his reputation. He is said to have a strong baritone voice of wide range. Mr. Glass is the first artist of the concert stage to adapt the revived Hebrew language to classical music and is also the first singer to record the songs of New Palestine for the Victor company. Mr. Glass’ concert will include operatic arias, classical songs in various languages, Jewish folk songs and songs of the Palestinian pioneers. Mrs. Simon Kiser will accompany Mr. Glass, nn n s METROPOLITAN PUPILS TO GIVE RECITAL A concert will be given by advanced students of the Metropolitan School of Music Friday evening, Feb. 1, at 8 o’clock, in the Odeon. The following program will be given: Violin Ensemble— , _ „ ~ "The School Parade” J. E. Maddy “The Creation” (excerpt* ........Haydn Directed by Henry Marshall Piano—" Hungarian" MacDjweU Lucile Smiley Reading—" Biddy’s Toothache” Evelyn Bently Piano—^“Wedding Day at Treldhaugen Norma Ruigenstelh’ _ . Cornet —"Lullaby" •• •„•••?• L. Clark Mary Moore Rolland Piano —"On wings of Song"..Mendelssohn Mary Oottman Voice—“ Call Me No More” Cadman Mrs. A. W. Macy Piano—" Preludes” Chopin Kathryn Bowlby Violin— 1 ‘Reverie’ ’ Yost Octavia Landers Piar.b—"lmpromptu” Reinooia Ramona Wilson Pt “Snprovisatipn and Melody” Brown Ruth Comer Reading— Pi "Eo(ms Land” Cyril Scott •In the Chinese City” Niemann Florence Swart* Clarinet—“ Theme and Variations’’... Kalliwoda Dorothy Parker Plann—“Pollchlnelr’ Rachmaninoff Mrs. Mae Craig Voice—Selected— Ivan Walker Piano—“ Voices of Spring” Binding Abide Antibus Vlelin—“Rondo ispanole" Lalo Maud Custer Piano—^“Nocturne-la Chopin Mary Rosalind Pan* Voice— _ „ _ “Shepherd Thy Demeanor Vary Brown “The Gift Bupreme” Clay Smith Ruth Otte. violin obligato; Car) Grculeff Plane—^"Allegretto" and "Presto** (from "Moonlight Sonata’ * Beethoven Marguerite McCarty Cello—“Ctardar Fisher Virginia Leyenberger "Reflections in the Water” Debuddy "Etude In C Minor" Chopin Nina Hayes Violin—“Gynsie Blood” Bronson Margaret Harrison Pitno-r'Tar* Etudes” Chepin Lenore Brandt Voice—"Saphlbic Ode” Brahias Martha McFaddtn Piano—"PartUa" (Slnlonle. Saraband*. Rondo* -Bsei* Mari* Zorn ax* The Metropolitan School of Music will nrfefi&nt a number of students in a public performance Saturday

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HOOVER STILL UNDECIDED ON KELLOGG POST Several Names Remain on Secretary of State List. B THOMAS L. STOKES United Press Staff Correspondent MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Jan. 26. One of the most pressing problems facing President-Elect Hoover when he returns here Sunday from his three-day fishing expedition is selection of a secretary of state. Hoover still is seeking a man for this office, it is learned. His list of eligibles, though weeded out somewhat, still contains several names. He practically has completed selection of the rest of the cabinet, though some final details remain to be cleared up. Editorial Pressure Used Picking a secretary of state, generally regarded as the most important cabinet post, has become a real job. Considerable pressure has been exerted from several quarters recently, especially editorially for selection of an outstanding man who will inspire national and international confidence. This, it is understood, is having its effect upon Hoover. The demand was provoked partly, it is believed, by indications that Hoover intended to be his own secretary of state, and accordingly was considering appointment of a man who is thoroughly grounded in international affairs, but who would give evidence in advance that he would follow closely the desires of the President. Compromise Predicted Elimination of Dwight W. Morrow, ambassador to’ Mexico, a man of force and independence, from the field has been added proof to those who hold this view of Hoover’s intention, though patently other factors easily might enter here, such as the need for Morrow to complete the work he has begun so successfully in Mexico City. The result of the agitation may be* a compromise, selection of a man of independent mind, with large experience in the field of diplomacy, but with views coinciding generally with those of Hoover. ' Attention is being directed more and more to Alanson B. Houghton, ambassador to England, as a likely choice for the office. afternoon, Feb. 2, at 2:30 o'clock. The following, young people will take part: Catherine CUnard, Madeline Burk, Rosemary Mclnturf, Eileen White, Forrest Satterfield. Carter Tharp, Virginia Burford, Elizabeth Ann Kuerijt, HeTen Warnack, Frederick Ault. Eaxl Dallas Smith, Martha Norman. William Van Buskirk, Marian Rahlie, Ellen Caplin. Doris Marie Harmon, Mildred Grayson, Lucile Cook, Garold Beecher, Bonnie Jean McKechnie, BOrothjr Dunbar and Myrtle Gummel. nun ADVANCED PUPILS *7 ARRANGE RECITAL The January advanced students’ recital of the Indiana College of Music and Fine Arts will be held on Tuesday evening, at f fls o’clock, at the Metropolitan School of Music, 106 East North street. The following is the program: "Claire de Lune” Debussy Fanetta Hitz "M.vselt When Young” (Persian Garden) "Time, You Old Gypsy Man”' . Bcsly Robert Black "Two Poems Op. 32” ...Seriabine Hazel Lamkin "Sonata No. 4” .Haendel "Andante” “Allegro” Carl Grouleff. Anita Wandell at the piano "Songs My Mother Taught Me”...Dvorak “Maiden With Lips So Red” Franz “Chanson Provencale" Del Acqua Eugenia Magidson “An Hour at the Theater” •... Walter. Ben Hare Mary Rosalind Parr "Concerto Q, Minor,’' first movement Saint Saens Ruth Gant; orchestral parts on second Plano, Fanetta Hltz "A Spring Thought”—Harp Schultze - . Jean Arnold “Berceuse” —Flute and harp Oherthur John Montanl. Jean Arnold "Sonata A Major Op. 120 No. 3"...Schubert Helen Sommers "O del mlo dolce Ador” .; Gluck “BylveUne” ..; Binding "Der Oaertner” : Wolf Elisabeth Haetle. Fanetta Hitz at the piano "Etude in D Flar,” Liszt "Doctor Gradas ad Parnassuih”..Debussy Lavon Patrick "Nocturne E Flat” Chopin "Coucher <u Soleit” (Manuscript) •La Gitana Kreisler Cart Orouleff. Anita Wandell at the piano "Prelude B Flat Op. 23” Rachmaninoff "L'Aiouettte” Glinka-Balakerlff Gertrude Whelan “Yalse, for two pianos Arensky Wayne Bermry, Frances Robbins Hostess Committee— Miss irons. Mrs. Nessler, Mrs. Collin. Mr. Halgh. The bi-monthly recital of the Indiana College of Music and Fine Arts will be held on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 2, at 2:30 o’clock, at the Metropolitan School of Music. The following students are on the program: Thomas Gillespie, Jane Leggitt, Eva Marie Rugenstein, Helen Emily Walls, Nanmy Foster, Genevieve Schaefer, Marjorie Miller, Blossom Degisher, Emily Frances Deckert, Betty Jane Burcaw, Margaret Quatman, Shirley White, Rosemary Schlensker, Eleanor Pitschler. Marian Dunkin, Ralph Kiefer, Wilma Rothenburger, Jessie Terhune, Mary Pauline Smith, Loretta Martin, V. R. Coy, Betty Truby, Charles Davis and Robert Harvey, and are pupils of Helen Sommers, Gladys Loucks, May Gorsueh, Hazel Lamkin, Frances Robbins, Eleanora Beaucham. Arthur Mason, Fred Jefry and Gertrude Whelan.

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BANKERS WILL SIFT PROBLEMS AT CONCLAVE Greater Earnings to Be Topic at Mid-Year . Meeting Monday. Means of developing "stduter banks—greater earnings” will be discussed by Indiana Bankers Association at the mid-year meeting Monday at the Claypobi. Round table discussions of better banking practices, addresses by prominent bankers and officials of the American Bankers Association will constitute the major part of the program. Sessions will open at 10 a. m. with A. G. Brown, Greencastle, state association president, presiding. Chairman Elmer W. Stout will report on pending bank legislation. Speeches are Slated ‘‘Shall we continue to be unfairly taxed?” will be discussed by Frank D. Stalnaker, Indianapolis. M. E. Watkins, Detroit, of Union Trust Company business extension department, will talk on “Getting and-Holding Trust Business.” Afternoon speakers include: W. E. Devlin, Chicago, advertising counsel Eugene P. Gum, Oklahoma City Bankers Association; Frank W. Simmonds, New York, American Bankers Association clearing house section; L. F. Symons. Indiana bank commisisorer; T. D. Barr, deputy bank commissioner. De Pauw Choir to Sing The De Pauw university choir, led by Dean Robert Guy McCutchan, will furnish music for the dinner at 6:30 p. m. in the Riley room. Governor Harry G. Leslie is scheduled to attend. Dr. Harold Stonier, American Institute of Banking educational director, will talk on “Assets and Liabilities.” “Some Ideas About Living” will be the topic of Charles T. Evans, Little Rock, Home Fire Insurance Company vice-president.

AIftHEE FACES SENATE^ PROBE Mrs. McPherson to Tell of Money Paid Judge. Bit/ United Press LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26.—Aimee Semple McPherson’s three-year-old kidnapping case was dragged out for public exhibition again today. Mrs. McPherson appeared before a special committee to testify on her asserted abduction at Ocean park, her appearance two months later in the Mexican desert and her subsequent prosecution on conspiracy to defeat justice charges. The senate group is not concerned with the miraculous surf to sand episode itself. Its interest centered rather in the $2,600 check Mrs. McPherson gave Superior Judge Carlos Hardy while she still was under investigation The committee will try to deternune Judge Hardy’s motive in accepting money and then wall pass recommendations to the state assembly as to whether an attempt should be made to impeach the jurist. Judge Hardy contended that the sum was a “good will” offering tendered him for friendly advice he gave the evangelist when she was in legal difficulties. The state bar association held, however, that Judge Hardy violated the state code. Former Sheriff Dies Bu Times Special \ COLUMBUS, Ind., Jan. 26.—Funeral services were held today for William C. Smith, former Bartholomew county sheriff and active Democratic party worker, who died of heart disease.

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MOURN DEATH OF UNDERWOOD Nation Obligated to Him, Says Coolidge. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.—Friends of Oscar W. Underwood, former Democratic senator from Alabama, today mourned his death. The statesman died Friday at his home, Woodlawn, near Mt. Vernon, Va. Funeral services will be held Monday in Birmingham, Ala. Underwood for years was regarded by the south as availabale for the presidency and the booming voice of Governor W. W. Brandon,

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UTILITIES’ GRIP ON POLITICS AND LAWSjeEALED Activities in Nebraska Are Described in Letters of Power Firm. BY CECIL OWEN. I’nitetl Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON. Jan. 26.—Political activities of Nebraska power corporations, including a well financed campaign to defeat municipal ownership bills in the state legislature, were disclosed in evidence before the federal trade commission today. Correspondence from files of the Nebraska section of the National Electric Light Association, placed in the record during examination of Horace M. Davis, Lincoln, Neb. drew a picture of the utilities campaign. Davis, former director of utility propaganda work in Nebraska, said an average of $1,200 yearly was spent to sidetrack measures in the legislature which he considered inimical to the power industry. He admitted no record of political expenditures has been preserved. Contribute to Campaign When Thorne Browne, former Nebraska railway commissioner, was running for re-election in 1926, utility men conferred and decided to contribute to his campaign, Davis said. After Browne was defeated he was named to replace Davis. In a letter to E. N. Willis, secretary of the Southwestern Electrical and Gas Asocisation, under date of Dec. 16, 19, 31, Davis said: “It is probable our committee goes deeper into politics than is customary.” Amplifying this in testimony. Davis admitted the utilities at various times had lobbyists at the state capitol to fignt certain bills. Writing J. B. Sheridan, St. Louis power agent, Davis told him. in an undated letter, “we have just won our big fight in the legislature, defeating a wide open water power bill. It will come up in a chastened and modified guise, almost innocuous.” Davis Hard to Beat Other letters of this tenor included one to A. W. Flor of the Electric Bond and Share Company, New York, in which Davis, on Sept. 4, 1923, described the Nabraska political situation as “far from pleasant.” He added: “It is highly probable that if our present Senator Norris is a candidate for re-election it will be impossible to beat him. Norris and Howell are two of a kind, but some of our worthwhile and conservative statesmen care to take the chance to oppose Norris.” Thieves Haul Away Heifers Bv Times Special MONTIPELIER. Ind., Jan. 26Five 2-year-old heifers weighing from 600 to 700 pounds each were stolen from the farm of Thaddis Ochiltree, one mile west of here, thieves backing a large truck up to a barn door to load up their loot. Tracks of truck tires were plainly visible the next day.