Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-25
no ALL WHAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT.

~ ALL In Al VALUE Inr'N SIGHI.
80 -
&acreY &snaSv
WHISTLES to call the attention of all that
w suffer with defective sight caused by age,
sickness and pai ticuary from glasses injudiciously
selected to his superior Spectaces and Glasses
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben
efciay to the wearer, according to the concavity
convexty of the eye. Very numerous the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs of sight from
the commencement of using glasses in not being pre-
cisely suited, by the of optometer and the
practice of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. 7. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solcits the pat
ronage of those that have not yet avaed themselves
of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in USE and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectaces can be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight
Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. $40.
Seventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows Hail.
up stairs.
Copy Of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May q, 1855, from Judge v Ellis,
"TOBIAsCOPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness Of the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from too constant and intense of these
sensitive organs, were led to make trial Of To
bass and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had tried before; and we see more dis
tincty with them, without meaning to dsparage the
claims of others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem il but just to make the
above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Integenccr Office"
wAsHIsGroN August g, 1865.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets of giasses-one for use in the daylight,
and one for lamplight-I procured one set frem Mr..
Tobias, which answered both purposes have used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS.
OF Department of State.
BRooKLrs ORrHoPARpIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination Of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses I am enabled to testify that their hardness
clearness, polishing and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable TO those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes in want of
such auxaries | consider. moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified Ia determine the focus Of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
tients with Glasses to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ. d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member Of the Royal
College of Surgeons, England; Member of the Med
ical Society Of London and Of the Pathological So
ciety ofNew York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or
thopedic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the b. o. Institution.
NORFOLK, Va, July 81, 1854.
In the experience of even two years, I have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaccs that
actly adapted 10 the weakness Of my sight This in.
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems 10 have removed for
the present by the substitution for me OF better and
more suitable Glasses They clear chrystal-like,
ard comfortable TO my eyes. would commend him
10 those who from age or other infirmity, require
J. J. sIMKINs, MD.
WILMINGTON, N. C., June l8, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired as TO require the Of Glasses,
would recommend Mr. John Tobias Ms a suitable per
son from whom 10 obtain such Glasses they may
require he has suited with pair Of Spectacles
for far and near sight My sight has been impaired
very much by service Of years in the Post Office
Department which berth required me TO be on duty
from ii O'Clock at night till after day. during which
time ! used but one light.
wa. WALKER.
SIR The pair Of Spectaclcs you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory to They
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
Of eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places and from opticians recommended 10 me on
account Of their professional standing France Eng
land and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the eyes, for the purpose Of preserving and mpro
wing the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS CALDWELL,
Professor ofM c., Louisville Ky.
Mr.. y. TOBIAS.
LrScHBuRG, November Z, 1854.
From an examination Of Mr. Tobiass Glasses, and
from his observatons and remarks, am convinced
that he is n skilful optician.
J. J. BLACKBOARD, NJ. d.
PETERSBURG, October 81, 1884.
About Eve years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias,
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them Of great assistance TO
my decayng vision; and my opinion Of him Is, that
he is skifu in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone to be benefited by such aid.
Il IL