Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-06
TO ILL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT


selected, to his superior Spectacles and Glasses care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
ana brilliant transparency suited precisely and benz
eclay TO the wearer according to the concavity or
conyexy 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-
cisely suited, by the Of an optometer; and the
pracuce of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. I. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solicits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet ayaed themselves
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use and stating how many inches they
can read TINS print with their spectaces, be sup
pied with such that will improve their sight.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No. 512-
eventh street. three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hail.
slp stairs.
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen and refer
ehces given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
WILMINGTON, N. G., June ls, 1884
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired as to require the use OF Llasses
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 pair Of Spectaces
Tor far and near sight Ny sight has been impaired
Department, which berth required me to be on duty
from II o'clock at night till after day, during which
lime used but one light
IA. WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORTHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination Of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness,
cl rnoss, polishing, and exact optical shape, render
shem particularly recommendabe to those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes are In want of
uch auxaries. / consider. moreover, Mr.. Tobias
ay 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
utof HAT M~ koc lsnl Dr
tents with Glasses, to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS Bauer, NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the Royal
College of Surgeons England; Member Of the Med
cety Of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thop@dic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the B. o. Institution.
Copy of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
An erican Organ, May 81, 1885, from Judge v Ellis,
tla.e editor:)
Giving suffered for many years past with weak
ness the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from toe constant and intense of these
senslty organs, we were led to make trial OF To-
bassr and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name b. ids this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sJndry gentlemen of Virginia. whom we know,
and ther efore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle. We read with less fatigue with these lens than
ny we had ever tried before; and we more dis
.incty with them Without meaning to disparage the
claimsNf others, who have made Improvements in
Spectacie Lens, we deem IL Dut Just 10 make the
above statement. Mr. Iobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelligencer Office"
LYNcHBuRs November z, 1854.
From examination of Mr.. Iobias's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
]. j. BLACKFoRD, MD.
NORFOLK, VA, July 81, 1854.
In the experiene of even two years, have found
great difficulty in Obtaining Speciacles 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 Glasses They clear chrysal- like
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age or other infirmity require
artificial aid in this way. J.J. SIMKINS, NJ b.
erdav t. ms rSsyy
very decidedly the best possess, and the owner
Of eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
ac cunt Of their professional standing in France Eng
lS-d 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
v Ing the sight r
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of NJ G., Louisville, KY
Mr.. j. ToBAs.
WAsHNeroS, August s, 1855.
Having been for year under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets of glasses onc for use in the ay light
aid one for lamplght Il procured one set fram Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes have used
mis- for several months, and find them erceIlent
0fDeparhnent Of State
PKTKRsBuRa, October 81. 1854
About five years ago, / obtained from Mr.. Tobias
f,washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used and found them Of great assistance to
my decaying vision; and my opinion OF him il, that
he is skfuIi in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone to be benefited by such aid
j. +. NAY.
See, for mere testimonials, the Evening Star.
Aug 1b-1y
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