The Washington times., 1910-10-29
BOY ARMIES CLASH
/. IN ROCK CREEK PARK
War of Fifteen Patrols of Y.
M. c. A. for Scout Trophies
Seen by Parents.

The woods and dells around the old
Pierce mill, in Rock Creek Park, all this
afternoon rung with the whoops Of the
victor and the groans Of the dying. The
ground was everywhere strewn with the
chalk slain victims of war. and bands
Of rowing Indians swept back and forth
across the scene Of carnage, with the
trophies OF conquest swinging at their
belts. The fifteen patrols Of the First
Washington Troop. BOY Scouts, from
the " NJ. c. A. were busily trying 20
demonstrate TO each other that Sher-
man had the right idea about war
Two Armies Meet.
Divided into two armies, seven pa
trolls Of eight scouts each to an army,
the young warriors hurled themselves
at each other with a vengeance, each
determined to win or die in the at
tempt The army OF the Indians was
under the command Of II. W. Long,
physical director of the boys at the
Y. NJ c. A. and that Of the soldiers
under a corporal from Fort Myer-
Each member OF both armies was
provided with a huge blood red scarf.
which made a very soul-satisfying sub
sutute far a scalp, besides furnishing
a welcome protection from the sharp,
snappy weather. Also each carried
deadly piece OF white chalk with which
the plug the enemy. Under the rules
OF the game, the two armies were to
take an inventory Of themselves after
each clash. and anyone discovering
himself 20 be dead was to make him
Setf comfortable on the ground-nO fair
rubbin' EN- Of, either.
Early To Field Of Battle.
The Boy Scouts left headquarters at
the Y. NJ c a. at s:S3 o'clock this
morning. each bundled 10 the ears
against the crisp air, and every cheek
flush with good Ted-blOoced enthusiasm.
The entire corps was under the direction
OF Mr. A NJ CheSley. The morning
was devoted 10 instruction ia wig-wag-
glHE and lassOlng, and the practice with
| the signal flags attested 20 an assidu-
GUS application to their code books on
the part OF the boys. The lessons in
| lasSOinS also showed that a big interest
was being taken in this end Of the
work Each soldier was his own COM
missariat and luncheon WAS eaten IN the
old Pierce mill. Also many of the young
soldiers were heard 10 marvel aloud that
mamma knew so we'll what 70 pack in
that luncheon.
Parents Witness Conflict.
Quite a number Of the PARENTS and
! little sisters OF the boys went out in the
afternoon 20 see the big battle, and the
grounds were everywhere dotted with
! little family parties. II was even whis-
pered that some Of the scouts had tipped
/ or certain young ladies 20 whom they
: owned TO relation 10 be out there and,
/ see me trim that bunch" But this is
, sub rosa.
The last big charge was made shortly
, before 3 o'clock The battle was over.
} Ali was still except here. and there a
dead soldier moved Eingerly about 10
find a more comfortable position The
/ crowd began To disperse, and so the
dead and the quick were called together
Z and started for the city.
After a dash in the swimming pool
and a brisk rii5 down 81 the Y NJ. c.. A.
! the tired youngsters viii disperse Ia
| their homes and proceed 70 alarm their
parents with a fancy display OF appetite
J Next Saturday another big excursion
3 to the old mill VIII be held. and every
/ boy scout IN the city who is able 10 d1
| so will be there II Is authoritatively
/ stated that II the day Is as fine as this
/ ore, there will be more than a thousand
1 boys on the grounds