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Show Dr. Rogers Couldn't Give It. Dr. John Rogers, one of tho earliest earli-est nnd most prominent physicians of Plymouth, N. !! wob noted for his ror.dy rctor'" nnd cutting sarcasm In dealing with on opponent. Ho was postmnster during tiio administration of John Adams, but was removed on the advent of Thomas Jefferson, and Dr. Uohblns, a rival, professionally and politically, and a man of quick temper, but of pompous manner, succeeded suc-ceeded him. In duo thro ho came to Dr. Hogcrs. demanding tho postofflco paraphernalia, parapher-nalia, and saying: "I want nil that belongs to n.c, quick!" Dr. Rogers, pointing to Undo Snm's belongings, calmly answred: "Take them. Hut there's ono thing I can't glvo you." "What's that?" vehemently demanded demand-ed Itohblns. "Common sense, you dashed fool," coolly retort ;d Hogers. |