The age-herald., 1898-09-27
COY. JOHNSTON
 AT THE CAPITAL Tells of His Trip to New York and
 Washington. MOST CORDIAL SENTIMENT
Toward the South as Regards BuSi-
 ness and Good Fellowship.
KIND RECEPTION IN WASHINGTON
Went to Arrange States Claim on the National Government in Muster ing Troops-Other Notes
 at the Capital

Montgomery, September 26.-(Special.)- Governor Johnston returned to the capitol today, after being absent about ten days on visit to New York and Washington. q spent three days in New York;" said the governor "and I was made aware of most cordial sentiments towards the south as regards both business and good fellow ship. Men of position there believe the south to be a splendid field for investments just now, and that d great deal of money will be invested here. This Is particularly true of Alabama. Our state has many pow erful friends in New York, and they be- lieve that we are entering upon a period of great prosperity. l was delighted to hear them speak so hopefully of Alabama, and of the south generally"
 Governor Johnston's principal business in Washington was to discuss with the war department authorities the matter of the Alabama state accounts growing out of the presidents call for volunteer soldiers. Ger tain initial expenses have been charged to the state, but they will be paid by the gen. eral government. The governors desire was to have them paid at once, and without any possible loss to the state. In this regard his visit to the war department was entire
 
 marked honor and courtesy.
 T called to see the president after pay ing my respects to the war department" said the governor, "and he received me with the greatest kindness and considera- ton. l could !iot have exected a kinder reception. After talking with him briefly l was about 10 take my leave, when he in sisted upon my remaining, and did it so frankly that remained with him in agree able conversation for quite while"
 Did you see Colonel Bryan?'
 "Yes," answered the governor, land I was very glad to see him. He was wearing his colonel's uniform and it was very be- coming to him. He looked very brown and was in perfect health, though he was thin ner than when he was in Birmingham. He is in excellent spirits and as full of energy as he ever was"
 The governor, who is himself in perfect health, found great number of letters re- quiring his personal attention. and immed- lately after reaching his office at 10:45 this morning he fell to work with a will.
 Other Capital Notes
 The office of the railroad commission, on the second floor of the capitol has been handsomely and art;stically redecorated, and toSdr> a new carpet is being put down. The workmen will probably get through to- day.
 The flag that was placed at half-mast
  Miss Winnie Davis has been allowed to re- main in that position since the funeral of Miss Davis on Friday.
 State Tax Commissioner Wood came down from North Alabama this morning. Tax Commissioner Henry l.. Badham Of Jefferson is at the capitol today.
 Tax Collector Crenshaw, of Crenshaw county, was at the aud tors office today.
 Tom Ripper at Montgomery
 The Day of Atonement has been univer- sally celebrated by the Hebrews here dur ing the past twdnty-four hours.
 At Temple Kahl last night the subject of Dr. Messing's sermon was:
 "Death as a Friend. He will swallow up death in victory and wipe away tears from off all faces"-Is. 25:S
 Continuous services today: 10 a. m. Ser mon "Standeth God Within the Shadow?'
 Behind tho dim unknown
 Standeth God within the shadow,
 Keeping watch above His own.
 Lowell. Memorial service p. m. Sermon: "Things That Remain. And all the children of Is- rael had light in their dwellings. EEK. l:2S This evening at sundown the holidays are brought to a close with the blowing of the rams horn.
 Camp Herbert to be Moved
 The camp of the Second regiment is to be removed at once from Riverside park to Cloyerdale Some of tho residents in the neighborhood of Cloverdale are not pleased. The street railway company will extend the water pipes sufficiently to give the sol-