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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.