Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-29

WHISTLES to call the attention of all tina,

w suffer with defective sight caused by age,
sickness, and particularly from glasses iniudciousy
selected to his superior Spectaces and Glasses care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and benz
ecally to the wearer, according to the cOncayity
convexity of the eye. Very numerous 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. 7. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further socits the pat
ronage of those that have not yet ayaed 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 spectaces, 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. u q
Seventh street. three doors from 0dd-Fellows Hall,
up stairs.
Copy of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1885, from Judge V. Ellis,
late editor:)
"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, were led 10 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 more than pleased with the art.
Gle. We.read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before and we see more dit.
tinctly with them. Without meaning TO dsparage 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 ay-
ing two sets of glasses-one 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 0RrHorARDrc INSTITUTION,
April 1854.
After most careful examination Of MIR. J. Tobias
Glasses am enabled 10 testify that their hardness
cearness polishing, and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendnble 20 those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes in want Of
such auxiliaries. consider moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified 10 determine the focus Of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
inca ms Of his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa.
tients 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.
ciety Of New York late Surgeon Of the Royal Or.
thopadic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon Of the b. o. Institution.
NoRFoLK, Va, July 81, 1851.
In the experience Of even two years have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaclcs that were
actly adapted 10 the weakness Of my sight This IN
convenience Dir. Tobias seems 10 have removed for
the present by the substitution for Of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear chrystal-likc
and comfortable 10 my eyes. would commend him
10 those who, from age other infrmity, require
artificial aid in this way.
J. J. SIMKINs, MD.
WILMINGTON, ". G., June 10, 1854
To persons who have have had the sight of their
eyes so impaired TO require the use Of Glasses,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias a suitable per
son from whom TO obtain such Glnsses' as they may
require he has suited me with pair Of Spectaces
for far and near sight My sight has been impaired
very much by a service Of years in the Post 0dic,
Department which bertl required me 10 be on duty
from il O'Clock at night till after day, during which
time used but one light
W. A. WALKER.
SIR; The pair Of Spectaclcs you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory 10 me- They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the
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 mprO
wing the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of NJ. c., Louisville Ky.
Mr. j. TOBIAS.
LYNcHBURG, November I 1854.
From an examination Of Mr.. TObass Glasses, and
| from his observations and remarks AM convinced
that he is skilful optican.
J. J. BLACKBOARD, NJ. d.
PETERSBURG, October n, 1s54.
About five years ago, | obtained from Mr. Tobias,
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spectaces
which used, and found them Of great assistance "a
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him Is that
he Is skiiul in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited BY such aid.
J. f. MAY.
See for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
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DIR. y. APPLETON sTORROW.
AflNG permanently located in Wash-
- ington, offers his professional services to To,
| public Office and residence No. 12S / street, be
tween 2lst and 22d streets, First Ward aug G-3nl'