Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-10-03
Under Glare of Light.


Under the glare of thousands OF incan-
descent lights the scene was one fitting
even the majesty OF the monarch in whose
honor It was made The stately old corona
ton room had been transformed into
bower of loveliness and everywhere were
the colors most loved by the king, the tints
of the green grain of the golden harvest, of
the rich, red fruit which the soil Of ouivera
has produced in such abundance during the
last season Festooned and draped I'm grace
full folds the colors of Mondamin, gorgeous
by contrast reflected the myriads OF lights
on the assembled populace that surrounded
the hall. Entwned around the pillars the
restful colors Of the green fern softened the
CLINT of the lights that shown from the
sides. In all Quivera there has been no
scene like it. And when the royal process
sion with measured and pompous tread to-
ward the beautiful dais at the end of the
! coronation hall, it is not strange that the
hearts of the multitude were moved as OF
one accord to proclaim King Ak-Sar-Ben
XIV the most glorious of his line.
Moved by Common Impulse.
Moved by this common impulse, the sub
jects of the king began assembling at the
ancient castle long before the auspicious
event was timed to take place. The chivalrlc
spirit of the men and the beauty Of the
women. Increased by the softness of their
ball gowns and the glitter of jewels. were
| fitting adjuncts TO the splendid panamora
that passed before them. The seats around
the coronation hall were filled with the
bravest and the fairest Of all Quivera and
the foyer was thronged with the multitudes
in ball gowns and dress suits waiting the
royal favor OF a signal to begin the dance
in honor Of the accession.
1t was promptly at the appointed hour
OF when the band hidden behind a screen
of palms struck the stately and pompOus
march from Faust" mingled with the
strains of the Soldiers chorus ushering
in the faithful knights to whose loyalty
and industry the king owes the solidity
of his reign From every country ami OF
every type they came thronging into the
coronation hail. Marching and counter
marching they passed In review before the
assembly. giving proof OF the wide-reachlng
influence ana favor OF the puissant po-
tentate Of the realm. The crowd was
pleased with the spectacle and gave vent
to its pleasure in loud applause.
Board of Governors.
Then after the knights came the board
of governors in stately black marching
three by three down the long hall TO the
foot OF the dsis. where was located the
throne. Arrived near the entrance To the
throne they divided into two long lines
and stood IN obedient attitude to await
the arrival OF the monarch.
The vast audience in breathless eager
ness turns toward the royal doorway as
the band strikes up the kings bugle blast
and then as the portal opens and s.
closes the beloved monarch turns tbs
strain into the vibrant cor nation march
from Aide, slowly aud with due dignity
enters the king, preceded by his crown
bearer. Howard Nelson, carrying the royal
crown on a iloT. Beside HIM wax the
black robcd bishops. Howard B4lItige am
, Jonn ". Battin ana the pages. Charl, $
! Hall and Jarvis Offltt follow. The crowd
walls IN nervous expectancy uuth tie royal
e party reach the fun view and then as the
D Identity OF the moHalch Is learned and the
q spectItors recognize W. 4. Yetter, a cheer
/ bursts forth and moves around the hall
until all in unison are giving audible WOW I
Of allegiance 10 their nsw monarch.
KTnE Aseends the Throne.
! The kim and his attendants s.sg. -