Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-22
TO THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT

Seeceu, MS SpectdcleS GlaSSeS, care
fully ground by himself TO true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben-
ecally To the wearer according to the concavity
convexity OF the eye. Very numerous are the I'D
the commencement Of using glasses in not being pre-
ciselv suited, by the use of optometer; and the
practice of many years enables him to measure the
absolutely reonr.d viii Be- furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. 4. acknowledges the very liberal encourage.
ment already obtained, and further solicits the pat
ronage of tose that have not yet availed 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 can be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight
Circulars to be had gratis at his office, No. 5l2,
Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows Hall,
up stairs. ~T
epces given to many who have derived the greatest
case and comfort from his glasses.
WILMIEsTos, N. c., June l6, 1884.
q TO persons who have have had the sight Of theiI
eyes impaired to require the use Of GLASSES,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require, as he has suited me with apair Of spectacles
for far and near sight My sight has been impaired
very much by service OF years in the PostOffice
Depar tment which berth required me to be on duty
from II o'clock ut night till after day. during which
lime used but one light
4ra W. a. WALKER.
BRooKLrE ORrHoPARDrc INSTITUTION,
"1 April, 1884.
After most careful examination of Mr.. J. Tobias's
Glasses, enabled to testify that their hardness,
cIearness polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes in want OF
uch auxIliaries consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
ay qualified to determine the focus of the eye, both
by his optical knowledge and experience and by
nlea ms of his optometer. In addition, / can further
state that Mr.. Tobas has supplied some of my pa
uents with Glasses to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, N. D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member of the Royal
College Of Surgeons, England Member Of the Med.
a ica Socety of London and of the Pathological So
ciety Of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thop3dic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon Of the B. o. Institution.
Copy of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
Az ercan Organ, May q, 1855, from Judge " Ellis,
tlae editor:)
4 t,ving suffered for many years past with weak
ness the eyes, and that defect OF vision which
suits from toe constant and intense use of these
sensitive organs we were led to make trial OF To-
bias's and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
maine heads this article We saw them recommend
cd by suadry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
ny we had ever tried before and we see more dis
inctly 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 Seventh
street, opposite the National Integencer Office"
LYScHBuRe. November z, 1854.
From an examination of Mr.. Tobass Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
that he Is a skilful optician.
J. J. BLACKFoRD, NJ. D.
gE .sesu'I NoRroLK Va, July ~. 1864.
In the experience of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Specaces that
aciiy adapted to the weakness of my sight This in-
- L,r. .rax, E.x
the present by The substitution for of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear, chrysal-like,
and comfortable 70 my eyes would commend him
70 those who from age or other infrmity, require
artificial aid in this way. j. j. SIMKINS, M. b.
SIR The pair of Spectaces you furnished me yes
erday particularly satisfactory tr me. They
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
Of eight nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me
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
.ng the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor of M. c., Louisville, KY
WARRINGTON, August 8, 1885,
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets of gasses-one for in the daylight,
and one tor ampight--l procured one set frain Mr..
Tobias, which answered both purposes. have used
nis tor several months, and lind them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
OfDepartment Of State.
- PETERsBURe October 2l, 1854
About Ave years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias
nWashngton, a pair Of Glasses for the 'Spectacles
which used, and found them of great assistance 70
my decaying vsion; and my opinion Of him s that
be s skiltuir r the preparation of Glasses for ewes
not TOO tar gons 20 be benetited BY such aid
e1aE 1eh HaM j. y. NAY.
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