Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-05
TO ALLTHAT VALUE N
IsII Es to call the attention OF all that

w suffer with defective sight caused by age
sickness, and particularly from glasses injudicously
selected to his superior Spectacles and Glasses care
fully ground by himself TO true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben
ecally to the wearer according to the concayity
convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the Ill
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 are
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction
J. 7. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained aud further soicits 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
and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office No. Sig,
Seventh street. three doors from 0dd-Fellows Hall.
up stairs.
American Organ, May 81, 1885, from Judge Y. Ellis,
Ilate edtor:)
"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 use OF these
sensitive organs, 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 art
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before; and more dis
tnctly with them. Without meaning to disparage 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 Intelligencer Office"
WAsmSGToS August s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets of glasses-one for use in the daylight
and one for lamplight-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes. have used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
0fDepartment Of State.
BRookLYs 0RrHoPARpIc INSTITUTION,
After most careful examination Of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness,
clearness polishing, and exact optical shape, render
them particularly rccommendabie 10 those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes in want OF
such auxiliaries. | consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified TO determine the focus Of the eye, both
means Of his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tents with Glasses, 70 their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, N. d.,
Physician and Surgeon Berlin; Member Of the Royal
College of Surgeons, England Member Of the Med
ca Society Of London, and OF the Pathological So
ciety ofNew York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thop@dic Institution Of Manchester England, and
DuIHtou vi tub ID. W. iuShtuhoh.
NoRroLK Va, July 81, 1854
In the experience Of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Specaccs that were
acty 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 are clear chrystallike,
and comfortable TO my eyes, would commend him
TO those who, from age or other intrmlty, require
artificial aid in this way. J. J. SIMKINS, NJ. d.
WILurNGroN N. O., June 10, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired ms 10 require the use OF Glasses,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per-
from whom 10 obtain such Glasses rs they may
require, he has suited with pair Of Spectacles
for far and near sight Ny 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
- W. A. WALKER.
Sin: The pair Of Spcctacles you furnished me yes.
terday particularly satisfactory to me. They
very decidedly the best possess and the owner
of eight or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
account Of their professional standing in France Eng
land aud tho United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the eyes for the purpose preserving and mpro
wing the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor of NJ. G., Louisville Ky.
LYScHBuRG, November T. 1854.
From an examination Of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses and
from his obseryatiops and remarks, am convinced
]. J. BLACKFoRD, MI.
PETERSBURG, October 81, 1884.
About FIVE years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
In Washington a pair OF Glasses for the Spectaeles
which used, and found them Of great assistance TO
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him Is, that
he il sklfu in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited by such aid.
J. +. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star
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