 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 <unk> TO ALL <unk> . 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 . 
