People's Pilot, Volume 3, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 April 1894 — Admiral Benham Retired. [ARTICLE]

Admiral Benham Retired.

Washington, April 12.—Admiral Benham, who is now at Bluefields, has gone on the retired list, having reached his 62d year. Monday night he was commander of the naval force at Bluefields, while now, under the law, he is simply a passenger on board the San Francisco, without authority or official influence. Capt John C. Wilson becomes temporary commander of the naval force at that point. Admiral Benham stands third on the list of the U nited States rear admirals.