Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said:

ladies and children not admitted.

"there," says he, "if that line don't fetch them, i don't know arkansaw! "

twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that

the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation.

b.lincoln had the victory he wanted for emancipation