The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-20
And Affairs in the Window
Glass World Are Some
what Easier Now.

PITTsBURG, June 2O.-The Glass
worker reviews the window glass
situation as follows:
Affairs in the window glass world
have been progressing somewhat more
easily during the last week and fair
amount of business has been booked.
OF course conditions could be more
satisfactory and greater volume OF
business could easily be handled but,
considering the general state Of af.
fairs throughout the country, matters
are in pretty good shape and the glass
on hand should be disposed OF in time
to clear the decks for action next sea-
son.
1t is really matter for wonderment
that affairs have progressed as well as
they have in the window glass industry
during the last two years, when the
conditions which prevailed prior to
that time are taken into consideration.
A stable market has been maintained
in the face Of what we're at first con-
sidered insurmountable difficulties.
Chaos reigned supreme prior to the
organization Of the Johnson Brokerage
Company and principally through the
indefatigable personal efforts Of John
R. Johnson and his able lieutenants
the trade was again placed on a firm
and solid foundation, despite the.
croakers and chronic kickers who
could see nothing but disaster con-
fronting the industry.
Since the trade was lifted out Of the
slough OF despond there has been great
steadiness in the price situation and
both the manufacturers and workers
have profited by the reversal of form,
which enabled the manufacturers to
place in effect an extra charge for
packages resulting in better service
for all and bringing large sum an
nually into the Golfers Of the pro-
ducers. A much stronger and better
package is now given consumers and
there is much less complaint regard
ing breakage.
The annual average production OF
window glass in the United States is
about 100000 boxes, and as the aver
age boxing charge is twenty cents per
box, it can easily be computed what
this feature alone has done for the
producers.
This could not have been success
fully accomplished without thorough
organization, and only demonstrates
the results that accrue from unan-
unity of purpose and action. Had the
matter depended on individual action
there would have been nothing doing.
And this leads US to point out the
danger that lies in "sniping" in the
matter Of trying to land orders "on'
the side" 1t woulu certainly be far
better for the individual producers to
refrain from this sort of business, as
he would only be placing a mine that
would eventually result in hosting
him by his own petard
Results from organized effort may
at times be slow, but the attempt to
get quicked returns on the part Of the
individual usually ends in bringing
about an era Of undertaking and I'M
derselling which can have no other
trade. There's such a thing as kill
ing the goose that lays the golden
eggs and "sniping" for ION the side"
orders is usually prime factor in
bringing about disorganization and a
go-as-you-please order OF things which
always results in lower prices and
consequently lower wages.
II there are any producers in the
trade who are addicted to this practice
1t would be we'll for them to give this
phase of the question few moments
thought before irreparable damage is
done the entire industry. A return to
the chaotic conditions of few years
ago presents by no means an inviting
aspect.
The annual meeting and election of
officers will be held by window glass
men at the Hotel Shelburne, Atlantic
City, next month, from July % to %
inclusive. Present indications point
to large attendance.
An attractive illustrated souvenir
booklet will be issued for distribution
at the Atlantic City gathering by the
johnson Brokerage Company, which
will no doubt be Of great. interest to
the recipients. The booklet is now in
the hands Of the printer.
Western jobbers will likely hold
conference in Chicago on Tuesday,
June 80, according to advices received
this week.