"Chicago, Ill.-Chicago physicians are united in praising the ac

tion of the Council in outlawing the common drinking cup. Under the term s of the ordinance, public drinking cups must disappear by August 8. All cups and glasses found in schools, office buildings, depart ment stores, physicians' reception rooms and all public places will be seized."

Water Cups to Go. "Plainfield, N. ].-The use of the common drinking cup in public places in Plainfield will be a thing of the past after July 4, according to the provisions of the new law enacted by the Legislature, and persons violating the act will be liable to a fine of $25 for each offense. There are a number of places in this city where the law will be effective, such as railroad stations, stores, shops, factories, etc. After July 4 paper cups in slot machines, or some other approved method will have to be adopted, not only here, but all over the State."

Commentary: The laws passed to ban the common cup had some teeth. They seized any common cups that they found in Chicago and there was a $25 fine in New Jersey. Wait a minute. Common cups were banned in physician waiting rooms? Doctors' offices? Where people are sick? Gee, that seems kind of harsh.