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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
a Singular Adventure.

Once upon time traveller step
ped into n stage coach. He twas q
young man starting i'm life. He
found six passengers about him, all
grayheatled and extremely aged men.
The youngest appeared to have seen
ut least eighty winters. Our young
traveller, struck with the singularly
mild and happy aspect which dis
tinguished all his fellow-passengers,
determined to ascertain the secret of
II long life and art of making old age
comfortable.
He addressed the one apparently
the eldest, who told him he had al
ways led regular and abstemious
life, eating vegetables and drinking
watey. The young man was rather
daunted at this, inasmuch as he
liked the good things of this life
He addressed the second, who as
tonished him by saying he had al
ways eaten roast beef and gone to
bed regularly fuddled for the last
seventy years, adding, all depended
on regularity. The third had pro-
longed his days by never seeking or
accepting office; the fourth by roso-
lutely abstaining from all political
and religious controversies; and the
fifth by going to bed at sunset and
rising at dawn. The sixth was APP
parcntly much younger than the 9TH
or five-his hair was less gray and
there was more of it--a placid smile,
denoting n perfectly easy conscience,
mantled his face, and his voice was
jocund and strong.
They We're all surprised TO learn
that he was by ten years the oldest
man In the coach.
Glow is it that you have preserved
the freshness of life ~ exclaimed oui
young traveller
The old gentleman immediately
answered the young traveller by say
ing
81 have drunk water and wine-l
have eaten meat and vegetables
have dabbled in politics and writer
religious pamphlets have some
times gone to bed at midnight, ant
got up at sunrise and at noon :" h,
then fixed his eyes intensity upon tn,
young man, concluded with this re
mark, "but | always pay prompt!
for my newspapers ~
Then the other old men also chin
ell in with-"Of course, we Away
pay prsmrtly, and in advance, 70
our newspapers. No man deserve
long life who does not do this"
Then the young resolved that h
also would render himself deserving
of long lile-and Immediately sub
scribed for five newspapers, paying
for them in advance. He Is still
living yet!
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
TENNESSEE IRON.
HAVING SECURED THB SOLE AGEN-
CY FOR THE SALE OF
Tennessee Charcoal Iron,

am prepared to fll orders for all sizes Of
the above Iron, at manufacturers prices (
also have large lot of their b Iron, which
will sell at Pittsburg Iron Prices in this
market which will be found superior to
Pittsburg Iron In quality. Liberal biscuits
will be given to dealers
". NJ. TANDY.
Feb. Q, ls67Ltf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
rHE nuHIAh on rrosEs..


,l"And he buried him In valley In the
no man knoweth OF hlssepulchre unto this
dny."--Detd' 1S.rfp 81
-.
by Nepo ioncly nouhtalnJ
4 On tnis sue Jvroans wave,
mn vale IN tne land OF Moap,'
lrcfe lies lonely grave:
ana no man aug tnnt sepuicnref
For the angels Of God uptufned thes SOD
Anu iHdu tne ueadmah vneres
That was the gfnndcst funeral
That ever passed on earth;
But no man heard the trampling
Or saw the train go forth.
Noiselessly as the daylight
And the crimson streak on oceans cheek
Grows into the great sun
Noiselessly rs the spring-time
Her crown of verdure weaves,
And ali the trees ON all the hills
Open their thousand leaves
So, without sound OF music,
silently down from the mountain crown
The great procession swept.
Perchance the bald Old eagle
On gray Bethpeor's height,
Looked on the wondroussight.
Perchance the lion stalking
TIL ocho. hnu piIu .hNe se.i anu he"iu
That which man knoweth not.
But when the warrior dieth,
His comrades In the war,
With arms reversed and muffied drum,
Follow the funeral car.
They show the banners taken,
~ ,,i.er mn ~, Icy. ,,,in,,tn s,,,n
"hie Pe"i' 'ii' e
xr.,a AZ, ,,ob,os, of TIM land
~, a.. a., s.,,so t,, raat
Al ni.ns, No l,arJ an hovored nlace
NV III, A. no siE n,arbla drast F-"'
T., ,ho groot y,n'nster transS,pt
~, WIZ ~ ~ Ii,,,,s ~ n ainrioe AN
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
when Did MethuseIah Die.

The Hartford Times has n contribu-
tor who has made a startling discove-
ny in relation to Methuselah. We
will not vouch for the correctness of
his conclusions, but submit the whole
subject for Theological discussion:
The chronology used by the civil
lied world Is founded on the dates
furnished us in the Bible. We reck-
on the date of the flood from the
dates found in the 9th chapter OF
Genesis.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
Executors Notice.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS EXECUTOR
Ill under the will of Mrs. Catherine r.
Johnson, decd, all persons knowing them
selves to be indebted To her estate are re-
questcd to come forward and make pay
ment, and those holding claims against H.
will present them within the time pre-
scribed by law or they will be forever
CHARLES q. SMITH, Executor.
Dec. %, lS6S-it
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
Tract OF Land for sale.

tract OF Isuuu TOT Saie.
Planters Bank, and others, VS.. Fellows &
Co., and others.
Pursuant TO an order made at the Octo-
Der term, 1853 of the Chancery Court az
Clarksville, in the above cause, Will offer
for sale at public auction, ~ the Court
house In the city of Clarksville, on
Saturday, 10th day of January, next,
A tract of land lying on the north side of
Little West Fork, and on the Hopkinsvillc
road, containing 500 acres, and also one
other tract containing one hundred ana
eighty acres, near the first mentioned tract.
This land Is sold as the property of NJ. ID.
Davie.
TERMS or SALE-One and two years cred
IL, with interest from date. Security re-
quired OF the purchaser, and lien retained
w a SHACkELFORD, G a N.
Dec. 25, lS6s-tds. pr. fee 81.
ii. Ii. Poston, EXT, VS.. h. Y. Poston ct ais.
and
Nancy l.. Poston, Adm'x, va II. IL. roston
ct als.
Pursuant TO IN order made I'm this cause
at the October term, lSii, of the Chanoery
Court at GAINESVILLE, will offer for sale al
public auction at the courthouse door, on
Saturday, 10th day Of January next,
l6lS hares of land near tho City OF Clarlss-
Vile, being a portion OF the estate OF John
III. postOn decd. on this tract Is a large
and eoInInod ious Brick Residence, Stabios
Out houses. etc, IL being the old Homestead
TEKMs OF SALE.-29 per cent. cash ann
balance on a credit Of 6, II. IA, =, 20, 80 and
a. moaths Interest nom date, Notes witn
/ Sale ahsO!utb. WTSuAcKELFOED, c & ~
IRE - "a ida gCC 20.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08

neathes there man with soul SO dead
Who never to himself hath said
WELLS the best and cheapest house in town?
If such there be, go mark him well,
For him no minstrels raptures swell"
Respectfully,
A. WE'LL.
Clarksyille April IL 1868
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
DISSOLUTION.

FINIE COMPREHENSIVE HERETFORE
i existing between Vaughn & Wright was
dissolved ON the LIST inst. Mr.. Vaughn has
the right to collect and settle all accounts.
Those indebted Will please come forward
and make payment, ana those having
claims against the firm will present them
TO Mr.. Vaughn for settlement.
V. T.. VAUGHAN,
:. Il. WRIGHT.
Dec.ll, 'GS-iw
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
ALASKA DIAMONDS,

A NEWLY DISCOVERED TRANsPAR-
"A ent barbonlzed quartz, equal In bril-
liancy Ia the real diamond, mounted M our
own factory, In artistic diamond settings,
settings, guaranteed fine gold, and sold by
us NJ one-hItieth the cost OF real dia monds,
Ia which they are equal In every respect
except Intrinsic value.
solitaire Ear-drops, per pair, s. and 20
SOLITAIRE Finger-rings, 81 aud $40. Solitaire
Gents Bosom Pins, e., IS, 81, SO SIS, $40
Cluster Gents Bosom Pins, 80 and Sl2
Gents Cluster Bosom Pin with tail, $40
Cluster Pin and Ear-rinHs, SO and S2j
Cluster Cross, 50, SO and sl6 Cluster Gross
Bosom Pin and EARRINGS, $40 and s25
Cluster Finger Rings, 90, Us, 80 and tl2,
s0-Orders less than 81 must be accompa-
MED with a Pe-i-estsee Order, . nd tho goods
sent nee. orders exceeding that amount.
by express, for collection ON delivery, Gus
toners paying all express charges.
TRY US. Address,
JAMES T. MONROE A CO.,
d ~ NH H H
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
HENRY HOUSE
Drinking Saloon,

that cannot be surpassed in point Of neat
ness by any institution of the Kind in the
country. which will at all tim es he supplied
with the most choice Liquors. Wines and Sc
gars. The
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
We learn from this chapter

We learn from this chapter
that Adam lived before his
son Seth was born......,....... 100
Setl lived before his son Enos
was n...,....,.,,,............ los
Enos lived before his SON Ca
man was born....,.............. 90
Canaan lived before his son
Mahalaloel was born..,.... go
Mahalaleel livcc before his
son Jared was born ........... lG5
Jared lived before his son
Enoch was born. .......... 1872
Enoch lived before Mcthusc-
lah was born.,",,,,.,.......... G.
Methusclah lived before his
son Lamech was born..,... 1S7
Lamech lived before his son
Noah was born 80. 1So
Hence Noah was born An.
o.. Mullul ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 49,. lO56
In Genesis, 9TH chapter 9th verse,
we are informed that Noah was 600
years old when the flood of waters
was upon the earth. Add 600 wears,
his age, 10 1856, gives the date of the
flood 1856. We learn from the 27th
verse, 9Th chapter of Genesis, that
"all the days Of Mathusolah were 600
years, aud he died. by reference Ia
the foregoing table, IL will be seen
that Methuselah was born Ammo
Mundi 0S7, 10 which add his age, 900,
and we have 1856 the date of the
Hood, which proves 20 q mathemati-
cal certainty that Methuselah was
drowned for hI7 Wickcduc-s.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
CLARKSVILLIE
Male Academy,
ID. NJ. Quarles, Principal.
Col. II. o. whitehead, Associate.

rI,HE SECOND TERN OF THIS SCHOOL,
i win begin ON Monday, the 9TH of sep
tember, 1868, In stewart College building,
Both of the teachers are graduates OF the
University of Virginia, and have made
teaching their business, exclusively since
years ago-both I'm Virginia and In this
State.
Tho object aimed at, Will be 90 prepare
young men to epter the University OF Vir-
ginia, or any other College, or NJ them for
the business of life. Tile course of instruc-
ton VIII be modelled after that at the Uni
ysrsity OF virginia, ana, as far as practica-
BILE, the same books will be used.
Fees per Term Of 20 peeks-In Adrance.
English and Primary course In Math-
so 90
English and Advanced course In
'.ii ~ 10
ira. d. Nj OIJAUIES
Aug. %, '6s- 8m.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08
GET YOUR
Fire, Marine and Life In
surance Policies of

General Insurance Agent,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. If you
do, in the day of calamity
you will not regret 1t.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08

Notwithstanding the political state of
the country. we arc receiving and opening
the largest stock of
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08

ST. LOUIS MUTUAL
Life Insurance Company.
HAVING accepted the Local Agency or
the above Company, take this method OF
informing my friends and acqusiRtances gen.
orally that will give especial attention to
the taking Of risks aud otherwise Represent :
ing the interests Of the abve well kuossN
Company y.
1t is an undeniable fact thatSt Is the duty
of every man to make some
PROVISION FOR HIS FAMILY
land especially his "little ones'), in even.
Of his death.
Fully convinced of the stability Of this
Company, and their liberal and equitable
manner Of doing business, cheerfully rec
ommend an investigation Of its different
plans before insuring elsewhere.
J. l.. YATES, Local Agent.
Examining Physicians: Drs. w. NJ. Fin
| ley, i. ID. Walton, n. l.. Thomas.
q. l.. RlDDELL, Gen. Ag't for Kentucky
and Tennessee.
Cidrkpiiie References.
Quarles & Rice, Attorneys at Law.
II. @. Merritt,
d. .: Reese, Pres't Montgomery Savings
Institute.
s. B. Seat
W. p. Hume, Cashier First National Bank.
Helms 4 johnson, Merchants.
Jan. IL, l868-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-08

This house will continue, ms heretofore,
to be the largest dealer in Family Flour in
GAINESVILLE. The choice brands OF this will
be always kept on hand and priced as low
MS at the mills. In
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20
GLORIOUS GALA DAY!
Grand B alloo n Ascension
AT THE
Iowa 90. Fair 7
Novel and Sublime Exhibition
Velocipede Riding by Male and
Female Riders!
The biggest Thing Ev
er in this Section.

It will be seen that the Supplement
says it is expected that Grand Balloon
Ascension will be made at the Fair
Grounds in this county on the second day
of the Fair. We are NOW happy to state
that the arrangements have been complet
ed, and that a grand ascension in one of
the largest balloons in the United States
will actually take place at that time. Some
5000 bills containing full particulars, will
be distributed soon. To witness the inha-
ton and ascension of this mammoth bal
loon is said to be one of the most wonder
full, delightful and superb sights than can
be experienced. Further particulars next
week.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

LOCAL BREvITIEs.-A7 bakery has beer
opened second door below E. & B. Thorn
as. The oven cost $3.50. The proprietor
is an old hand at the business, and vii
keep shakers" bread, pies, cakes, &c
Just the place for a lunch. ao
Very warm-the weather.
-Spang & Stratman's new advertise
ment will appear next week. "
BE sure to read the premium list
We are proud of this weeks supplement,
which is as large as some newspapers, and
well printed. Preserve it.
Don't fail to read the handsome new
advertisement of E. & B. Thomas, one OF
the oldest and most reliable firms in the
county. uel
We had the pleasure of call on
Wednesday from County Sup't Parks.
=" Get the best" See adver tisement
of Webster's dictionary. asf
Our " George" went into Orton's cir
Gus at Arena as member of the press.
That S right. He is one of the family,
and is entitled to all courtesies usually ex-
tended to quill-drivers. He now begins
to realize the truth of the poetical quo "a
ton in regard to editors
'They get the largest and the best
OF everything that grows, .t
And get in free to circuses +t't
And other kinds of shows"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

MINERAL PoINT.-Last week Mrs. Hig-
gings residing near the city made COM
plant of SANDER against Alex. McCor-
mick. A hearing was had before Justice
Anssey, bat we believe no sufficient evil
depce of SANDER was found to make case,
and the defendant was discharged ......."
That night Mr.. McCormick's hay was set
on fire by an incendiary and consumed,
and Mrs. Higgings is now in the county
Jail charged with the crime, and is unable
to find bail, on which she can be released.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ASSOCIATION. u.
sinh. A B.--No one who has visited this
place during the past year has created a
sensation equal to that produced by the
highly accomplished, supremely courteous
and somewhat eccentric German doctor,
Richter. He is pr pared to treat all the
sick of the present and future generations,
and is said to perform some wonderful
cures. He is everywhere received with
marked attention. One can spend half
hour in conversation with this distinguish
ed exponent of the principles and teach
ings Of the great Sweetropejanofeno Asso-
citation with interest and profit, whether
sick or well. The Doctor left yesterday
for Highland, and may be consulted at
the Wisconsin House in that place till
the I'D inst. We hear that an effort has
been made to induce this great healer Of
the 10Th century to return to Dodgeville
and give public lecture, in order that the
,abstruse doctrines of the immortal Sweet
ropejanofeno Combination may be explain
ed and illustrated. We hope he may
come, and in case he does we predict a
rare intellectual feast.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

y n99 The name of Hon. Jonathan Bow
man, Of Columbia county, has been men,
toned in connection with the nomination
by the Republicans for Lieutenant Cover
nor. Mr.. Bowman has served with dis
tinction in the State Senate, is thorough
parliamentarian, an able lawyer, and an
honest man. Should he be elected, and
from any cause be subsequently, called to
the Office of Governor, he would fill it as
we'll as either of the gentlemen spoken of
for Governor.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20
Dodgeville Bible Society.

The annual meeting of the Dodgevillc
Bible Society was held at the P. NJ. Church
on Sunday evening, August 9Th, 1859.
The business of the meeting was trans
acted, including the reelection of the fol-
lowing officers
P-esident-W VIM. Hendy.
Vice President-James Rowe.
Secretary-James Roberts.
Treasurer-John III. Penberthy.
Directors johnson Glanville, Thomas
Stephens, Henry Sims, VIM. Harris, and
VIM. Munday.
The following Branch Societies have de-
cded to become auxiliary to Dodgeville !:
Linden, Avoca, Pine Knob, Wyoming,
Arena, Ridgeway, Middlebury and Mos
COW.
The value of the books in the branches
is $39470. In the Depository at Dodge
vile, $l51.55.
The reports of the Secretary and Trea-
surer show the following to be the finan-
cial condition of the Society:
Value books on hand last year, $37.15.
Books received from New York, $454.
From Chicago, $4l.25. From the Iowa
County Bible Society, S74.2O-making a
total of $606.6O. Cash received for books
sold, books turned over to Branch Socie-
ties, &C., s455.O5. The cash receipts
have been S83.70, the disbursements ex-
actly equaling them.
The Depository of the Dodgeville Bible
Society is at the store of John Ii. Penber-
thy, where the publications of the Amer
lean Bible Society are kept for sale at cost
to those that need them to use, but will
not be sold to any one to resell at profit
as the American Bible Society is not a
book selling establishment, but National
Benevolent Society, organized to supply
the masses with the Scriptures. The
branch Treasurers connected with this
auxiliary will please obtain such books as
they need from Mr.. Penberthy, and
promptly remit to him all funds from sales
and donations, in order that the funds may
be forwarded without delay to the parent
Society WIN. Handy, President
JAS. ROBERTS, Secretary.
II. PENBERTuY, Treas.
~ Mineral Point Tribune please copy.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

4 MARVELLOUS INDUsTRY.-It is scarcely
necessary at this day to say anything in
praise of Webster's Unabridged Quart0
Dictionary, 1910 pages, and 5000 engra-
wings. Having come into possession Of a
copy of the latest edition, we cannot refrain
from expressing our admiration at the
marvellous industry and learning which
such book must have called into demand.
In the book line, this Dictionary deserves
place amongst the triumphs of the centu-
ry. The publishers part of this ponderous
volume has been done with beauty and
substantialness which also deserve special
commentator. Reading the Dictionary
with this edition of Webster before you,
is exceedingly interesting pastime. A copy
Of it must certainly be considered to be-
long to the appointments of every intel
ligent family. It's cost is $12, but it is
cheap at that price.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

has~ 1t will be source of some gratif-
cation to the friends and patients of Dr.
Averill to know that he has concluded to
locate permanently in this county. His
brother, w. S. Averill, has consented to
return to Mineral Point, and assist him to
conduct his rapidly increasing business.
The doctor proposes to visit Dodgeville
periodically, of which due notice will be
given in the CHRONICLE.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

at35- Our Avoca correspondent informs
US that the new wheat crop is beginning
to come in. No. l is bringing SIPS per
bushel......The quarterly meeting of the
NJ. E. Church was held at Avoca on Satur-
day and Sunday, the 7th and 9Th. Preach.
ing by Rev. Mr.. Irish of Spring Green, on
Saturday, and twice on Sunday by the
Presiding Elder, Rev. w. F. Delap.....
The Swiss bell ringers visited the village
on the 18th, and exhibited to crowded
house, t. .E taa
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

DoDGEvILLE MINING COMPANY. - This
company is now fully organized, and will
soon be ready to commence work. The
shares, with the exception of three or four
are all taken. A large proportion of the
land is leased. The officers are: VIM.
Hendy, President; Jas. Roberts, Vice Pres
ident,; WI. Wrigglesworth, Secretary
Samuel Hoskins, Treasurer; John Fl. Pen
berthy and Joseph Bennett, Directors.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

~ The daily Wisconsin, speaks favor
ably of State Treasurer VIM. E. Smith in
connection with the nomination for Cover
nor. While we respect Mr.. Smith as a
Christian gentleman, and honor him as a
Sunday School Superintendent, we do not
think he possesses the proper qualifica
tons for Governor. "Put the best mer
on guard"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

New RAILROAD BUILDTNGs.- The La
Crosse Leader says, the Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railroad Company are putting Up
some substantial buildings in North La
Crosse, for railroad business-round house,
repair, and machine shops. &c. The
erection Of these buildings is giving en-
ployment to large number of men, and
when finished will give steady employment
to over one hundred persons, mostly heads
of families, which of course will necessi-
tate the building of dwelling houses for
their accommodation.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

sey- From the Cornish Telegraph we
learn that Henry Cornwall, whom many
of our readers may remember as propri-
etor of Cornwall's Circus" some 25
years ago, died at ST. Helen's, Jersey, on
the 10Th of last June. Henry Cornwall
was foundling, and was raised by "Jen-
ny" Polkinghorn. mother of Mrs. John
Rogers and Mrs. Peter Opie of this VIII
lage, and was named Cornwall after the
county where he was found and in which
he was raised. He was for many years
connected with the show business, and
will be remembered by many persons
from England.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

~ The Apple Ri0er Inder is the name
of a new paper started by Herst q. Gam,
at Apple River, Ill. It's appearance is not
particularly prepossessing, and we are of
the opinion that the expense, work, and
talent expended IN that enterprise, would
pay better if added to his other paper, the
Warren Sentinel. ;
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

s9~We would call particular attention
to the announcement of the opening Of the
Albion Academy. This institution is ia
vorably located, well conducted, and is be-
coming quite favorite.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-20

Must PAY FOR THE FUN.-One of the
Washington papers says the Assessor of
Internal Revenue is after the baseball
clubs throughout the country, and notifies
each club that it must take out ten dol,
lar license and pay tax Of p per cent.
on its gross receipts.