Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-17
TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIC HT.

sickness, and particularly from glasses inudciously
selected to his superior Spectacles and Glasses care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant Transparency suited precisely and ben
efcially TO the wearer, according to the concavy
convexy 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-
cisey 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.
]. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further soIicits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet awaited 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 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 0dd-Felows' Hall,
up stairs.
Copy of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1856, from Judge v. Ellis,
(ate editor:)
"TOBIASCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
Of the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits from too constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs we 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,
ana ueTeIOre nau nefildtlOn IN HHEfb2 inc ex-
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle. We readwith less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before and we more dis
hnctly with them. Without meaning todisparage 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"
WASHINGTON, August s, 1855
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets OF glasses-one for in the daylight,
and one for amplight--I procured one set from Mr..
Tobias, which answered both purposes. have USED
his for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBBS,
OF Department Of State.
BROOKLYN 0RTHoPARpTc INSTITUTION,
April, 1884,
After most careful examination Of Mr.. J. Tobns's
Glasses enabled 10 testify that their hardness,
clearness polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommending TO those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes in want Of
such auxiliaries j 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 optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
tents with Glasses, 10 their and my satisfaction
LOUIS BAUER, NJ. 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
thopedic Institution of Manchester England and
Surgeon Of the b. o. Institution.
NORFOLK Va, July q, 1884
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaces that were
actly adapted 10 the weakness Of my sight This in
convenience MIR. Tobias seems 20 have removed for
the present by The substitution for &c better and
more suitable Glasses. They are clear chrystallke.
and comfortable TO my eyes. would commend him
10 those who, from age or other in6rmity, require
artificial aid in this way. J.. j. SIAiKINs, M. b.
WILuIEGroS, N. O., June 49, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight VI their
eyes so impaired as 20 require the use Of 6iaAsps
would recommend MI. John Tobias as a suitable per
son from whom 10 obtain such Glasses they NAV
require as he has suited with pair Of Spectacles
for far and sight Ny sight has been impaired
very much by service of years in the Post Office
Department which berth required me 10 be on duty
from II O'Clock at night till after day. during which
time used but one light.
Sra: The pair OF Spectacles You furnished me yes-
terday particularly satisfactory to me. 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 mo
account Oftheir professional sandinRin France Eng.
land and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
o. the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and impro
wing the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of NJ. G., Louisville, KY.
Mr.. j. TOBIAS.
LYNCHBuRG November Z, 1854
From an examination Of Mr. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
j. ]. BLACKBOARD, ND.
PETERSBURG October 81, 1854.
About FIVE years ago, I obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectncles
which used, and found them Of great assistance 10
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him is, that
he is skiliui the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone 70 be benefited by such aid
J. +. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
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