The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-31

Duke Charles Theodore of Bavaria
Puts Aside sceptre for ScaIpeI.

Puts Aside Sceptre for Scnlpei.
New York. March 29.-Few names are
craven on the rolls OF royalty whose bear
ers have elected a ufe-work other than
that to which their lineage has made them
heirs. The most conspicuous instance
of this in modern history is Or. Karl
Theodor, as he chooses to be called, other
wise Duke Charles Theodore OF Bavaria.
head OF the side line of the Kingdoms
royal house, who has abdicated In favor
OF his younger brother. in order that he
may the more completely give himself
up to scientific pursuits. BY rigid devo-
ton to the study of medicine. and in
particular the science of ophthalmogy, he
has attained such rank In his profession
that his clinics are known to scientific
men all over the world. These clinics
are conducted irrespective of financial con-
siderations. and any worthy man can
have the benefit of the ducal doctor 8
skill and knowledge without cost.
II was the Franco-Prussian war that
first turned the Dukes mind to the profess
sion of a physician. He took an active
part in many Of the battles. and became
particularly interested in the hospital SER
vice, and at the close OF the war. he an
nounced his intention Of studying medi-
cine Naturally this resolve aroused
much opposition in his family. The strong
est pressure was brought to bear upon
him, but he was steadfast. Willingly
foregoing his political rights he entered
the clinic OF distinguished Russian pro-
fessor at Mentone whittier he had gone
for his health. There after he assisted
at various clinics IN Vienna, in all OF
which he was noted for his indefauga-
BILE industry and patience, and, whole
souied devotion to his work. Eventually
he became an independent operator in eye
surgery, in which branch he soon gained
a high reputation.
Having given his time, the Duke now
set about giving his money to his pro-
fession. On Lake Tegernsee. at the foot
Of the Bavarian Alps, he built and en-
dowed large hospital. In this building
Is maintained one of the Dukes famous
ophthalmic clinics. to which the afflicted
gather from far and near At Munich, Me-
rane, In Austria, and near Mentone, ne
established other clinics, spending part
O. the year at each. But II Is the hospi-
tai on the Bavarian lake that he loves
the best, and there most OF his time Is
spent While spending a few weeks ON
the shore Of the lake opposite the viii
lage in which the hospital stands, be-
came acquainted with the Duke through
an accident to my little brother who IN
jured his arm at play. Asking our hos
tess for the best physician In the vicinity
received the reply.
"Oh, you must go right over TO our
Herzog; he is at the hospital as surely
as the church clock strikes ten"
Accordingly we rowed over to Tegern-
see, and upon stating the case to Sis
ter of Charity, we were taken into a room
containing some simple pieces OF furni-
ture. a few books and various surgical
Instruments In a glass case After a short
time a refined looking and amiable old
gentleman appeared. and asked in a most
Kindly way what had brought us 10 him
My brother showed him HIS arm, and the
amiable old gentleman after having duly
examined a. pronounced the radius brok-
en- near the wrist, and prepared 90 band
age g. praiting the little fellow much
meanwhile for his manly endurance Of
pain, and asking whether all American
boys were equally brave. After my BROTH
~ had been made more comfortable,
expressed my great saiinfaction a meet
lng a man whom ! had for many years
ssiseue5 ~ highly, but expressed my az