The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
- TUSCALOOSA Times-Gazette: The Times-Gazette wishes to join in

with the state at large in the expression of its profound grief at the death of Ala abamas "Grand Old Man." as Senator Morgan has been affectionately designated. Though the days of the years of his life" have been many more than is allotted to the average man, yet in this all too brief time, he has crowded into them a list of accomplishments that has rarely been exceeded. He has been leader in the upper house of the national Congress for more than a quarter of a century, and his dominant forefulness and profound wisdom will be sorely missed in that able assembly. He was a national figure and the grief and regret at his loss will be as wide as the country.
 Anniston Hot Blast: But John Tyler Morgan not only served the south-he served the nation-and through him has been accomplished some of our country's greatest victories In art, In commerce. and in war. Next to the President him self, he was perhaps the best known man in the city of Washington, and his repu- tation as legislative leade; and worker is known and recognized in almost every city and hamlet in this country.
 Tri-Cities Daily: Not only the state of Alabama, but the entire union of states feels a thrill of sorrow aver the announce ment today of the death of one of the states most revered sons, John Tyler Morgan, senator from Alabama. Born in Tennessee, Senator Morgan at the age Of q If at and for many years has been looked up to and revered as one of her most worthy sons and leaders. A man of broad princi- ples and sterling qualities, he early took a prominent place in public life, and rapidly bounded Into national greatness. Yet with all the honors heaped upon him he was always a man of the people, close to their hearts and firmly established in their affections. No feeble pen can tell of his virtues and his accomplishments. He was one of Gods noblemen, and his works for the good of his beloved state will live after him, enduring monu- ment of his integrity and goodness.
 Prattville Progress There is not cit izen in Alabama who will read with bangs of sorrow the announcement of his death, without the realization that a brilliant light has been extinguished, a great man has fallen. His place will not be easily filled. It Is not alone states, but nations loss. His great mind not only grasped affairs of state and nation, but has been a brilliant factor in solving in- ternational problems.
 bo bax in he way of criticism of the dead statesman by those who have opposed him in the days gone by, not one could criticise his honesty or his fitness for the place he has so long adorned. While other sena- tors have grown rich In the servieo of their states, Senator Morgan has remained a poor man, and he leaves that priceless heritage which money cannot buy, an honest name and the confidence of a sor- rowing constituency.
 Mobile Herald: It is not the purpose here to give even an outline of the career of John T. Morgan, though on another page a sketch of his principal public service is given. It would require vol umes to tell of the works accomplished QurlnS those many lOIlg years or ms con- tinuous and active service. Let us hope, for the sake of those who might profit by his example, that a biographer may arise who will be equal to the task.
 Sumter Sun: Americas greatest states man is dead, His superior has never ap- peared in the United States Senate. He ranks with statesmen of the type of Daniel Webster. John c. Calhoun and Jef- ferson Davis. In him the south had a defender fearless and brave, ho never faltered in the line of duty an. his mem- ory will be cherished in Alabama for all time to come.
 Limestone Democrat: Alabama has lost a noble representative; may always be said of her representatives what has been said of Senator Morgan: He never used official place for his private advancement