1934 Harry Johnson's new and improved Bartenders' Manual

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Secure proof of the amount of sales. Employ accountants to inspect the hooks. If necessary, engage the services of a legal ad viser. See that the building is in good condition—if nec essary to be repaired, find out who pays for repairs. Be sure that the conditions of the lease are plain. Study the neighborhood, the people and get ac quainted with them. Stipulate in the bill of sale that the seller shall not open another similar place near you. 44. THE OPENING OP MINERAL WATERS. It is my desire to make a few remarks regarding the opening of mineral waters. . A great many accidents have already occurred whereby people have lost their eyesight or fingers, or received other physical injuries. Therefore, it is wise that every bartender or waiter, and, indeed, every member of a private family should not only try to avoid these accidents, but should also know the proper method to pursue in the opening of apollinaris, soda and other mineral waters. Bottles containing these should be kept cold and in proper condition, and then they are not as liable to explode as those kept in a warm temperature. But if any one is compelled to open a bottle that is warm, the corkscrew should be inserted carefully in the cork, and then a large-sized napkin or towel wrapped over the top and neck of the bottle so that, if an explosion occurs while the attempt is being made to draw the cork, the cloth will catch the flying pieces of glass and thus prevent any serious injury or mis hap.