1900 Harry Johnsons Bartenders Manual (Mixellany)

— 132 — Secure proof o f th e amount o f sales. Employ accountants t o inspect th e books. If necessary, engage th e services o f a legal ad - viser. See that the building i s i n good condition—if nec- essary t o b e repaired, find ou t who pays fo r repairs. Be sure that the conditions o f th e lease are plain. Study th e neighborhood, th e people an d ge t ac - quainted with them. Stipulate i n th e bill o f sale that th e seller shall not open another similar place near you. 44. TH E OPENIN G O P MINERA L WATERS . It is my desire to make a few remarks regarding the opening o f mineral waters. A great many accidents have already occurred whereby people have lost their eyesight or fingers, or received other physical injuries. Therefore, i t i s wise that every bartender o r waiter, and, indeed, every member o f a private family should not only try t o avoid these accidents, but should also know the proper method t o pursue i n the opening of apollinaris, soda an d other mineral waters. Bottles containing these should be kept cold and i n proper condition, and then they ar e no t a s liable t o explode as those kept i n a warm temperature. But i f any one i s compelled t o open a bottle that i s warm, the corkscrew should be inserted carefully in the cork, and then a large-sized napkin o r towel wrapped over th e to p an d neck o f th e bottle s o that, i f a n explosion occurs while th e attempt i s being made to draw the cork, the cloth will catch the flying pieces of glass and thus prevent any serious injury o r mis- hap.