The Detroit times., 1910-11-08
WEEDS FIVE TIMES
TO FIND SOUIM
Much-Married Californian Has
Hopes of Finding Her Yet-In
Trouble Just Now.

Die. Every man Graves a mate-a
beautiful feminine soul that can A.
into his own, and supply that which he
lacks. Every man makes mistakes in
life. Some make them In business
and others in affairs of the heart. Ny
mistakes have been of the latter
class"
This philosophy, outlined by Charles
Dwight Collum, assistant secretary of
the California Portland Cement Com
pany, of this city, who Is being sued
by his fifth wife. Mrs. Grace aMteson
COLON. OF No. log West Fiftieth-st.,
for separate maintenance, tells In
brief history of his quintet OF I'M
happy marriages, and that underlying
force OF his nature which, in spite OF
his many marital troubles, relentless
ly drives him on in quest OF the wo-
man mirrodel in his soul-his mate.
Like an avenging Nemesis, Colon
asserts this hidden force has impelled
him to pledge his troth 70 each of his
five WIVES and then lured his marital
bark on the rocks of dissension, petty
squabbles and differences, to be de-
stroyed.
Like all true soul-mate hunters, who
endeavor to surround their affairs of
the heart with an atmosphere of beau
~ and sanctity, Colon uses soft
phases In describing his series of mari
tai woes. His every syllable sounds
like softly purred caress. With
broad sweep, he pronounces the
praises Of his wives, and when ques-
toned concerning their failings he
seals his lips in silence.
Many Wives Testify.
His many wives testify to his care OF
diction and pronunciation, unruffled by
anger or chagTin. Even his ultimatums
TO pack up their belongings and leave,
they admiringly assert, are excellent
examples of his classic language. In
not one case is Collum reported TO
lose his head and become impolite. He
goes through the operation with me-
chanical care and dignity, and even
bids farewell to his parting wife. In
the case OF wife No. 5, Colon was
considerate enough to phone for the
dray to take away her trunk, and care
fully assisted her to depart, according
to her statement.
Since his seven-year residence in
Los Angeles, Mr.. COLON has been mar.
ried twice. Prior to that he had COW
cred the marital marathon three times
From these various ARRAYS he has
come fresh, and not the least dispir-
tied. and It. is phophesied by his latest
wife that when her subsequent suit for
divorce will have been granted he will
bow to the dictum OF his nature and
continue his quest for a woman of
kin-soul material.
Mr.. COLON is 81 years of age and
was horn in Denver. His first wife
was Mrs. Constance Colon, now
resident of Chicago. The couple had
one daughter, and shortly afterward,
II is assedte, they separated. The
child Is at present eighteen years of
age and reported to be a beautiful
girl.
Shortly afterward Colon was join
ed in wedlock to Mrs. Stella COLON,
aso In Denver. The couple had one
child, which is past fourteen years of
age. Mrs. Colon the second secured
divorce in Denver, and resides there
still.
The third victim to Mr.. Collom's
ardent wooing was Mrs. Della Neil
Colon, again in Denver. No child
was born Of this union and after they
were divorced Mrs. Collum married
]. w. Merrill OF Vancouver, B. c.,
where she resides.
The fourth wife was Mrs. Ruby B.
COLON. OF Los Angeles. She lived
with Colon a trife over one year and
then sued him for divorce. She was
given an interlocutory decree, which
was made absolute slightly over a
year ago.
While these last divorce proceed
ings were being aired COLON, through
mutual friend, met Miss Grace Mat
teson, No. 1106 West Fiftieth-st.. and
almost Immediately he protested un-
dying love for her.
His nature, torn and rent by his
successive heart disasters, yielded TO
the balm of the young woman's affec-
lions, and soon he was pressing his
suit with all the old ardor. The rela-
tives, and particularly the brothers,
of the then Miss Matteson, endeav-
ored TO dissuade her, but the passion
ate pleadlngs OF Colon, long expert
enced in delving into the innermost
reaches of the feminine soul, won
against all odds and another victim
was added TO his marital records.
All Went Well for Time.
The marriage was planned for April
last. and amid the well-wishes OF
friends and reatives COLON bore his
bride to his home, at No. 1116 West
Forty-sixth-st.
For two months, according TO Mrs.
Colon No. 5, her husband was good
and kind to her. Every night on his
return from his office he greeted her
in an affectionate manner. His atten-
tIons were many and varied, and his
praises of her cooking and care OF
their coy bungalow were OF char
acter that dispelled all fear OF their
romance ending but with death.
One day, 1t is charged. Colon re-
turned home tired in mind and spirit
and announced that his sister was
coming TO live with them. This was
agreeable TO Mrs. COLON, and for a
time the family OF three were exceed
ingIy happy. Then, It is alleged. Col
lom started a series of complaints con-
corning the running Of the house.
Shortly his beatific demeanor disap-
peared, and from kind and loving
husband, it is asserted that he used
his every mental resource to make his
wife's life miserable.
In vain Mrs. Colon pleaded. HeI
husband was obdurate. He explained
with emphasis that his was soul
unakin to hers. and that she. like his
previous wives, was lacking In that
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