A Senegalese

Battling Siki (real name Louis Fall);black badman from Senegal, arrived in the U. S. quite out of character. He was quietly dressed even to his suspenders. He talked little and very modestly. He smiled steadily. He said that he came to America seeking fights with Mike McTigue (who defeated him for the world's light-heavyweight championship in Dublin), Luis Firpo, Jack Dempsey. He was accompanied by his manager and two other French fighters (all white). His pet lion was not in the party.

On shipboard Siki ate in the main saloon " at a table where the serving table usually stands."

Equipped with white gloves and a white silk topper, he attended the ship's masquerade ball. His appearance called forth laughter, which he took for applause. " He drew himself up proudly and marched about the hall."