The Miner's Destiny
John Crane, a miner, refuses to be cowed by Jenkins, the bully of the mine, but makes the mistake of being seen intoxicated. Jenkins tells the foreman and Crane is discharged. Later, there i... Read allJohn Crane, a miner, refuses to be cowed by Jenkins, the bully of the mine, but makes the mistake of being seen intoxicated. Jenkins tells the foreman and Crane is discharged. Later, there is an explosion in the mine. Crane, because of his discharge, is suspected of having caused... Read allJohn Crane, a miner, refuses to be cowed by Jenkins, the bully of the mine, but makes the mistake of being seen intoxicated. Jenkins tells the foreman and Crane is discharged. Later, there is an explosion in the mine. Crane, because of his discharge, is suspected of having caused the explosion and on Jenkins's perjured testimony is convicted and sentenced to life impr... Read all