 At this point there was something of unexpected interest . Waving their school flag in triumph from the gable window of the old building the lads from the South Side High School shouted their school yell and BAD DEFIANCE TO ALL COMERS . At this point the Central High School scholars were billed to relieve the South Siders , and consequently surrounded the building . The spirit of school rivalry broke out , strong and bitter . The South Siders refused to surrender the fortress and flaunted their banner from the window in spite of all entreaties and orders . Contractor Pratt could not oust them . Supt. Jordan could not oust them , and finally Sergeant Martinson called for a detail of police and made a rush for the house . But the South Side lads were still game , and did not give up until several had been made to feel the force of police authority . Then they made a break . As they dashed from one door the Centrals entered by the other , and their banner was soon flying from the gable amid vociferous cheers . The South Siders were chased up the street by a detachment of Centrals , and for a moment it looked as if the rush would result in some bruised heads . However , good nature was restored and again the house started on its way . 
