Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-07
NV ISL ES to call the attention of all thi

!" ISL ES to call the attention of all thas
w suffer with defective sight caused by age,
sickness, and particularly from glasses injudcionsly
selected to his superior Spectaces and Glasses
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben
officially to the wearer according to the concavty
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-
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
]. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solics the pat
ronage Of those that have not Jet awaited themselves
of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use and stating how many inches they
read this print with their spectacles, 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 5l2,
Seventh street. three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall
Copy of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May q 1885, from Judge v Ellis,
w. aToBIAsCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from tso constant and intense use OF these
sensitive organs, we were led to make trial of To-
biass new 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 ex-
pertinent. We 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
iinctly with them Without meaning to dsparage the
claims of Others who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem ii but lust to make the
above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelgencer Office"
WAsnINeroS, August 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets Of glassesone for 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.
BROOKLYN ORTHoPARpfc INSTITUTION
April, 1884.
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 recommendable TO 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
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means Of his optomcter. In addition, can further
tents with Glasses, 10 their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ. ID,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member Of the Royal
ical Society Of London and Of the Pathological So
cety Of New York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or
thop@dic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon Of the B. o. Institution.
NORfOLk, IA, July ~, lho4-
In the experience OF even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Specaces that
actly adapted TO the weakness Of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed for
the present by the substitution for Of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear chrystal-ke,
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age or other intrmity, require
artificial aid In this way. j. J. SIMKINS, M. ID.
WILMINGTON, N. c., June Is, 1854
To persons who have have hSd the sight Of their
eyes so impaired as TO require the use Of 6iasses
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias suitable per-
son from whom 10 obtain such Glasses IA 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
SIR: The pair Of Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory H. me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and the owner
of eight or nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended 70 me on
account Of their professional standing in France Eng
land, and the United States. have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions the treatment
Of the eyes, for the purpose Of preserving and mpro-
Respectfully yours, CHS; CALDWELL.
Professor Of M. c., Louisville, KY.
LYNcHBuRo November T. 1854
From an examination Of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
]. ). BLACKBOARD, MD.
f.ff FA PKrERsBURe October 81, 1854.
About five years ago, 1 obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spcctacles
which used, and found them q great assistance 70
he is skilfui in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited by such aid.
J. r. MAY.
See. for more testimopisls the Evening Star
MARBLE MANTELs.
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