Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-15
SAILORS VISIT PERU

Incidents of Atlantic Fleets Manoeuv-
crs Off South American Coast
y strange language, a still more
puzzling currency and exchange rate
and strike of chauffeurs and coach
drivers during the Atlantic Fleets
visit to Peru did not prevent American
sailors from filtering into every nook
and Granny Of Lima. seven miles from
this port, from the humblcst saloon
to the cathedral relates a recent CAL
lao Peru dispatch.
They may have lost little in az
change or paid moro for a meal than
the average Peruvian but the smiling
storekeeper and cafe manager found
it sared them time and trouble to have
their bill agree with menu prices and
their change correct. For instance:
In one of the best hotels, tanned
bos'un called for the bill for himself
and three companions.
NO." he declared, "its too much"
as the waiter laid down Il bit Of pa
per with a column of figures on it.
How do you know its too much.
you haven't looked at it yet?' one Of
his friends demonstrated
Its always too much the first
time" the bos'un replied without
moving his hand from the pile OF
Peruvian currency he had placed on
the table. i've been in France and
know" a long argument ensucd in
English by the sailor and Spanish by
the waiter. Finally the latter retired
with 4 gesture Of despair and a cap
tain took his place. Hc. too, quit af
ter prolonged argument and many
gestures.
Hes gone to call the COPS" ven
tured one Of the guests.
mo he won't" affirmed the bos'un.
"They know they've boosted this bill.
and they don't dare" : -
The head waiter came. tried his ton
words of English and also beat a re-
treat, I'd be replaced BY the @mahaeGr
Of the hotel.
Look here" said the bos'un after
ascertaining that the manager under
stood him, more or less THAT waiter
tried to gyp us. FIc said we owed -
Of these cigarette papers, (pointing to
n Peruvian sol, worth As ccnts). fig
ured it up from the menu and we only
owe eight How about it?"
The manager glanced at the bill
and then at the bos'un. "All right"
he said and bowed the four out.
What did tell you?" were the
last words of the bos'un rs he reach
ed the street. 81 saved each Of you
guys four bits"
Nays "Four N" Yell in Lima.
The navy's -Four N" yell echoed
for the first time from the high vault
ed ceilings of the aristocratic Nat
ional Club Of Lima during the visit of
the Atlantic Fleet and created Il scene
seldom cQualled in that magnificent
relic Of the Spanish occupation.
Following a reception and banquet.
Peruvian orators eXccllcd themselves
in expressing their best wishes for
the Atlantic fleet and the United
States In concluding his eloquent
response, Vice Admiral II. +. Jones
suggested navy yell. There were
calls for "Curley. Curley." and Il young
ensign, who had gained for himself
the reputation Of being the best cheer
leader ever seen at Anna polls. lcapcd
10 the small circle in the middle ur tho
banquet hadd which had been reserved
for the speakers.
Give them the four MS with ono
navy and three Lima's he shouted and
then led n cheer that shook the build
ing The sign of Il -Eraidcd
whirling Dcrvish. spinning and lchrinS
in perfect time to the laundering
rythmic cheer brought every member
of the club to his feet and the flushed
union officer was carried around tho
hall on the shoulders OF Sray-haircd
notabcs while their companions unit
cd in 4 cheer for the American guests.
like the Bull Fight.
Get him bull" WAS the cry OF the
American blue Jackets who attended
the gala bull fight given by the city
Of Lima in honor of Tie officers and
men Of the Atlantic fleet.
They rooted continually for the vic