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HELENA CAPITOL WITH STATUE OF THOMAS
MEAGHER. e building was finished in 1899 at a cost
of $500,000. New wings were added in 1912 and were
renovated in 2000. e grand interior features paintings that
celebrate Montana's history and democratic ideals. e statue
of omas Meagher, Irish revolutionary and governor from
1865-67, honors Montana's Irish heritage. Paul Wylie, author
of e Irish General: omas Francis Meagher, stands in front
of the monuments.
MULE TRAIN ON 1100-FOOT LEVEL, RARUS MINE,
BUTTE, AROUND 1900. Mules were used to pull the cars
because they were sure-footed and dependable. Boys too
young to be miners or men unable to do the physical labor
became their "drivers." Any miner who hit or kicked a mule
was fired because a miner could be replaced but a mule
was company property. Man and mule breathed the same
unhealthy air and endured cold dark conditions.
Photo: Museum
of the Rockies Photo Archive
