Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-06

10 call the attention OF all that


Sickness and particularly from glasses injudiciously
selected to his superior Spectaces and Glasses care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben
efcally TO the wearer according to the concavity
convexity Of the eye. Very numerous are 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 use OF an 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. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solicits the pat
ronage of those that have not yet ayaed themselves
of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently CALL by sending
the garses in use and stating how many inches they
read this print with their npooteeies, be auP
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. b12,
Seventh street. three doors from odd-Fellows Hall,
up stairs.
Copy of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May u, 1885, from Judge V. Ellis,
(late edtor;)
"ToBIASCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
Of the eyes and that defect of vision which re-
suits from a too constant aud 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 ever tried before; and we see more dis
iincty with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims Of others, who have made Improvements in
Spectacle Lens, deem IL but just 10 make tho
above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National lntelligencer Office"
WASHINGTON, August s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
tnua ~ In arifnx
and one for lamplight-I procured one set from Mr..
Tobias which answered both purposes. / have used
his for several months, and find them ercellent
EDWARD STUBBS,
0fDepartment OF State.
Brooklyn 0KrnoPARDic INSTITUTION,
April 1884.
Aficr most careful examination Of Mr.. J. Tobias's
Gllsses am enabled 10 testify that their hardness,
clcarness, polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly fccommendable TO those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes IN want Of
such auxaries. | consider, moreover Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified 10 determine the focus Of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means ~ his optometer. In addition, | can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
tents with Glasses, TO their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUkR, 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.
cety Of New York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or
thopedic Institution IL Manchester, England, and
NoRroLK, VA, July ~, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaces that were ex-
actly adapted TO the weakness Of my sight This in
convenience Mr. Tobias seems 10 have removed for
the present by the substitution for Of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear chrystallike,
and comfortable 20 my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age other inhrmity, require
artificial aid In this way. ]. J. SIMKINS, NJ. ID.
WTLmNGroS N. O., June is, 1884.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired 10 require the OF Glasses,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per-
from whom 10 obtain such Glasses as they may
require he has suited me with pair Of Spcctacles
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 az night till after day. during which
time used but one light.
Sra. The pair Of Speciaclcs you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory to They are
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 in 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 npro
wing the sight -
Professor Of NJ. G., Louisville, Ky,
LYScuBuRe, November z, 1854.
From an examination Of Mr.. Tobass Glasses, and
from his observatiops and remarks am convinced
that he is skful opdcian.
]. J. BLACKBOARD, NJ ID.
PETERSBURG, October 81, 1854
About FIVE years ago obtained from Mr. Tobias,
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which I used and found them Of great assistance 70
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him is that
he Is skliui in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone 10 be benefited by such aid.
j. r. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star,
aug 15-ly