He served as the Secretary of War between 1891 and 1893 .
Stephen Benton Elkins ( September 26 , 1841 -- January 4 , 1911 ) was an American industrialist and political figure .
Stephen Benton Elkins served as the Secretary of War between 1891 and 1893 .
Stephen Benton Elkins ( September 26 , 1841 -- January 4 , 1911 ) was an American industrialist and political figure .