The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1865-03-29
CONuNDRUMS.


Why do pioneers go before the army? To
are the way.
WHY'S Asia like negro's mouth? Be-
cause it abounds in gwm and rory.
Why does Fat dog not mediate? Be-
cause he is not a thin cur.
Why was Hamlet so courageous in ad-
dressing his fathers ghost? Because he
was not particular to shade.
Why is a tight shoe ike fine summer?
Because it makes the corn grow.
When is an undertaken like one of his own
jubsl Because he's a ceughin
Why are books ike the best friends? Be-
cause when they bore you, you can always
shut them up without offense!
Why isa spider good correspondent?-
Because he drops line by every post
Why is bridal journey like sca-voy-
age? Because it is rao3ry-t'ae excur-
sion.
WHY'S hive like a spectator at show?
Because it is bee-holder lbcholder)
Why is the letter likely to prove dan
gerous in arguments? Because it turns
uOrtk into S,co,ds.
Why is badly-conducted hotel Ike fid
die? Because it IA rile inn.
Why is young lady like Il hinge? Be-
cause she is something to adore.
Why is Il sea-sick passenger ON his way to
England like Whittier? Because he is a
Contributor TO the Atlantic.
Why is pig the most extraordinary ami
nal in creation? Because you first kill and
then cure him.
What two letters of the alphabet are most
like the Uranium of dr0ne? Il u.
L.,
it makes reports.
Why is the letter like newspaper? Be-
cause it in the midst of water.
Why are women who eschrw matrimony
like railroad trains? Because their failure
to connect occasions many disappoint-
ments. .s#
Why is a married man like candle? Be-
cause he goes out at night when he ought
not to.
Why is the first chicken like a foremast?
Because he is just before the main hatch.
What two letters Of the alphabet are best
to drink? r r or A /.
Why is a blush like little girl? Because
it become woman.
Why may the exercise of skating serve as
an excellent introduction to society? Because
when once the ice is broken, you may often
drop in.
What two letters of the alphabet have
least in them? NJ 4.
Why is a clergyman like h locomotive?--
Because you are to look out for him when
the helI rings.
Why is one of Dickens works like cork
screw? Because it is Oliver Twist (All-
ovcrtwiSt.
What twolettcrs of the Alphabet are most
like peacock? Pm.
Why was Sherman's great raid through
Gcoreia like the Lilly of the Valley? Be-
cause Solomon in all his glory was not RAID
like one Of these E
Why isn't a Joint stock company like a
watch? Because it does not 90 ON alters it
wound up.
What two letters of the, alphabet are an
ornithological adjective? u X.
WHY'S a tobacconist Il very worthless
trad6sman? Because he puffs his own COM
modities.
Why is bridegroom worth more than
bride? Because she is given away and he
is sold. H .a...
What two letters Of the alphabet shall
become necessary adjective? 5 \ sh"ll.
Why are suicides the most successful pco-
pie in the woill? Because they always ac
comni>h their o'on ends.
Why was Sampson the greatest actortbat
ever appeared on the stage? Bccau"e he
brou:nM down tie house when the audience
was composed entirely of his enemies.
What are the two most incorporate let
tiers in the alphabet? Ks.
Why is an ironmonger the most likely
peson to make the alphabet quarrel Be
cause he makes A poke II Ia poker and
shovel (sbovel)
Why does the new moon remind you OF a
giddy girl? Because she S too young to
show much reflection.
What are the two most sinful letters in
the alphabet? NV. a
/Why is the eye like schoo'master in the
act Of fogging? Because it has pupil un-
der the lash.
What is that which has got feet and
nails but no legs. toes or claws? A yard
measure.
Atwhat season were Adam and Eve most
unhappy in Eden? In the Fall.
to laugh? The letter Sit makes niger
snicgcr. "
What two letters of the alphabet resem-
bic an afcctionate remembrance? A J..
Who is the Quartermaster? The man
who gives the poor soldier one quarter, and
keeps the rest himself ..t. .
What two letters of the al pl ahct you
don't want your teeth to be like? ID X.
What is the difference between persever-
ence and obstinacy? One is strong will
and the other is a stronger won't.
What two letters of the alphabet are not
cheap? DIR.
What word of five syllablesis that which,
if you take away the first, nosyllable remains
Monosyhble--no sylhble. i