Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-12

WHISTLES to call the attention ~ an that
49, suffer with detective sight, caused BY age.
slSamss, and pastacuary from gasses INTELLECTUALLY
fully ground BY himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and BEN
encaity 70 me wearer, according to the concayty or
effects caused to the precious organs Of SIGHT from
the commencement OF using glasses in not being pre-
clsely suited by the use Of an optometer; and the
practice Of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease Of tho eyes, and such glasses that are
and satisfaction. - 4. - Va
J. = acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solics the nat
ronage q those that have not yet availed themselves
Persons that cannot conveniently CALL BY sending
the glasses IN use and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectacles can be sup
Piled with such that will improve their sight. sE
lnnumerahle 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, Mt his Office No. 5l2
up stairs. @
Copy Of g testimonial which appeared in the Daily
american Organ May q, 1855. from Judge Y. Ellia
"ToBIAsCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Haying suffered for many years past with weak
ness OF the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits from tso constant aud intense use Of these
sensitive organs were led to make trial Of To-
bass 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 are more than pleased with the arti-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before; and we more dis
tnctly with them. Without meaning TO disparage the
claims Of others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem 1t but just 10 make the
above statement Mr. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelligencer office"
WAsHINGios, August 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets OF glassesone for use in the daylight,
and one for amplight--l procured one set from Mr..
Tobias, which answered both purposes have used
his for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBBS,
OfDepartment of State.
BROOKLYN ORTuoPARpIc INSTITUTION
April, 1854.
After most careful examination Of Mr.. ]. Tobiass
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their harness
cearness, polishing and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes in want Of
such auxiliares | 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 optomtter. In addition, / eau further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
tents with Glasses to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER M. d.,
Physician and Surgeon Berlin; Member Of the Royal
College Of Surgeons, England; Member of the Med
oal Society Of London and Of the Pathological So
ciety ofNew York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or
thop@dic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon Of the b. o. Institution.
NoRroLk, Va, July 81, 1854.
In the experience OF even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that were ex-
actly adapted to the weakness Of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems To have removed for
the present by the substitution for me Of better and
more suitable Gasses- They are clear, chrystaLike,
and d comfortable TO my eyes, world commend him
TO those who, from age or other inhrmty, require
artificial aid in this way. J. J. SIMKINS. M. d.
wnxrerox, N c., juno 16, 1854.
To persons who have have had the, sight Of their
eyes so impaired as TO require the use Of 6iasses
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per-
son from whom 70 obtain such Glasses as they may
require he has suited me with pair Of Spectacles
for far and near sight. My sghthas been impaired
Department. 4hich berth required me 70 be on duty
from IL O'Clock at night TIL after day, during which
w. a. WALKER.
SIN: The pair OF SpcctacIes yon furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory 4, me. They are
very decidedly the best possess, and Ao the owner
Of eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to 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 impro
wing the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL. NJ
Professor Of M. O., Louisville, Ky.
LYscHBuRe, November \, 1884
From an examination OF Mr.. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
that he is sllful optician.
]. J. BLACKBOARD, M. ID.
PErERsBuRe October ri, 1884
.sAbout five years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias
IN Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectscles
which used, and found them Of great assistance to
my decaying vision; and my opinion OF him Is that
he is skilful in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone to be bepeited by such aid
j. II. MAY.
See, for more testimonials. The Evening Star.
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WARE Ii w o n X S.--The Subscriber
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lie that he has increased his stock Of Marble Mates
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