Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-30
A ROYAL PHYSICIAN
Duke Charles Theodore of Bavaria is
a True Philanthropist.
PREFERRED SCALPEL 10 SCEPfER
Has a Worldwide Reputation as
an Oculist
WORK AMONG THE POOR

Written for The Evening Star by Theodore Ed.
| wards.
Few names are craven on the rolls OF
| royalty whose bearers have elected a life
work other than that to which their line
age has made them heirs. The most con-
| spicuous Instance of this in modern history
is DR.. Karl Theodor. as he chooses to be
| called. otherwise 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 him
| self up to scientific pursuits. BY rigid de-
votion to the study OF medicine, and I'm par
| ticular the science of ophthalmology he has
| attained such rank in his profession that
| his clinics are known to scientific men all
over the world. These clinics are conduct
| ed irrespective OF financial considerations
and any worthy man can have the benefit
OF the ducal doctors skill and knowledge
| without cost.
| 1t was the Franco-Prussian war that first
turned the dukes mind to the profession
| of physician. He took an active part i'm
! many or the battles, and became particu-
| larry interested in the hospital service and
at the close of the war he announced his
| intention of studying medicine. Naturally
| this resolve aroused much opposition in HIS
| FANNY. The strongest pressure was
| Drought TO bear upon him, but he was
steaalast. willingly foregoing his political
| rights he entered the clinic OF a distin-
| guished Russian professor at Mentone
| whittier he had gone for his health. There
| after he assisted at various clinics In Wen
| ma In all of which he was noted for his in
| defatigable industry and patience, and
| whole-souled devotion to his work Event
uany ne became an independent operator
| IN eye surgery in which branch he soon
! gained high reputation.
His Famous Clinics.
Having given his time. the duke now set
about giving his money to his profession.
| On Lake Tegernsee. at the foot of the Ra-
varfan Alps. he built and endowed a 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, Merane. I'm Ans
tria, and near Mentone he established other
| clinics, spending part OF the year at each
But It is the hospital 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
village In which the hospital stands I he
came acquainted with the duke through an
accident to my little brother. who ind ured
his arm at play. Asking our hostess for
the best physician In the vicinity, received
the reply:
"oh, You must go right over to our Her
| church clock strikes To-
Accordingly we rowed over to Tegernsee
ana, upon stating the case to a Sister OF
Charity. We were taken into A room CON-
tanning some simple pieces Of furniture a
4 I eWsaooks ana various surgical Instruments
IN a glass case After a short time a re-
llneo-iooking and amiable old gentleman
appeared, and asked in a most kindly way
what mad brought us to him. NY brother
| showed him his arm, and the amiable old
gentleman. after having duly examined Il,
pronounced the radius broken near the
wrist, and prepared to bandaee IT, praising
the little Fellow much meanwhile for his
many endurance of pain. and asking
whether all American bows were eouaIIV
brave After my brother had been made
| more comfortable expressed my great sal
lslaction at meeting man whom had for
many years esteemed SO highly but ex-
| pressed my establishment at his ATTENDING
10 such unfmportant cases as that of nv
brother The amiable old gentleman looked
| Zled air: FN~
oor WY; did you ever hear Of me before
Most assuredly," said l. "Who has NOT
| ist?' '"e Ai1iu-
oh" said the kind old doctor. won ara
rnissa R l am not the Herzog; 1 am Hof-
rain Rosner, and have charge of the hos
pltai when he is not here. But IL You wish
VIII take you into his rooms: he will ha
pleased to see you" - 10
A Striking Personality,
Then had my first sight of the duke.
DOCTOR and was impressed by his gravity
| OF manner and certain air Of thoughtful
ness which seemed to pervade his presence.
Dr. Karl Theodor is spare, scholarly man
He is tall and decidedly lean his stem ana
athletic movement however betrav,np the
influence Of those manly exercises of horse
| manship and hunting to which he is de-
voted In his hours of leisure His faca 10
earnest, but kindly, his eyes large and
piue, with brows prominent and arched.
above which rises peculiarly broad Iofty
forehead, which is. perhaps his most dis
tinctive feature. This notable forehead
ana the expression of concentrated aften-
tloh with winch he listens to what is said
10 MIN about case are the Character
isties which strike the visitor most forcibly
His altogether pleasing and unaffected
manner Immediately put us at ease. and
inspired confidence that made a begin
ming to our conversation both easy and
pleasant. Afterward was under his care
for some little time for an affection of the
Eyes, ana thus had chance to observe
MIN In his professional character and also
to note his consideration and gentleness TO-
ward various other patients MANY of them
or the peasant class. some OF whom had
long needed aid, but were too Door To em-
ploy physician. DR.. Theodor neither re-
celves himself nor permits his assistants
IN MS various clinics to accept material
payment OF any kind from his patients re-
CARELESS Of their position. Those who de-
sire to do so can deposit money In a boy
for that purpose which hangs in the clinic
Ior the beneht OF needy sufferers
Ms CHARMING Wife.
A helpmats Of rare value IL the devoted
wife OF Dr. Karl Theodor. who has SO far
mastered the details of the clinical prac.
tice as to be to him an invaluable assistant.
She is accustomed to spend certain hours
daily with her husband in his clinic, ana
by the peasantry is regarded a. a minister.
Ing angel. Before her marriage she was
the Duchess Maria Josefa of Braganza ana
lnfanta OF Portugal. She is a beautiful
woman, and so singularly youthful In her
appearance as almost to excite the envy OF
her own beautiful daughters. At the clinic
she wears black worsted dress which
though perfect In fit. is of the simplest
make. She Is an excellent shot, both she
and her husband taking a keen interest in
everything which tends to keep up and
promote national life. The children of the
ducal household are often sent to take
part In the village festivities and sports.
and the duke offers prizes. and even COM
petes himself, occasionally.
The dukes three daughters are noted for
their beauty. The Oldest. Princess Eliza
BETH recently has been married to Prince
Albert, son Of the Count of Flanders ana