Also refers to a hospital, or to a medical college where they practice on the bodies of departed hobos.īook of rules – A rule book which governs all facets of railroad activity. Mothers said this rhyme to scare bad children at night that ended, “The bogeyman will get you if you don’t watch out.”īoneyard – Any graveyard. The bogeyman comes in the middle of the night with his sack and steals bad children out of their beds and they are never seen alive again. A term for a pal, “Hey, bo” Originally meant a natural exclamiation intended to surprise or frighten.īogyman or bogeyman – A goblin, bug bear, a hobgoblin. There the doctors and the nurses would force him to drink from a mysterious “black bottle” which would kill them.īlack snake – A solid train of loaded coal cars.īlind baggage (1) – To ride the train out of sight, not to be seen.īo, boes – A slang term used to describe an experienced hobo. The last place a tramp would want to go when he got sick was a hosiptal. It was used to kill the sick and the poor. Oftentimes it is autographed as hobos meet one another during their travels.īitch – A tin-can lamp with a shirt-tail wick.īlack bottle – Deadly poison allegedly given hobos in hospitals. The stick is also used to clear paths through dense brush or for protection. McClintock.īindle – A bedroll that contains all of the hobo’s belongs.īindle stick – A walking stick, used by hobos, sometimes hand carved, and used to carry a bindle. They carry their belongs on the bicycle.īig Rock Candy Mountains – Hobo’s paradise, as described in song by Harry K. Sometimes they put lawn mower motors on the bicyle so they don’t always have to peddle. Don’t assume you can tell the difference.īehind the eight ball – In a difficult position, in a tight spot.īicycle tramp – A tramp who travels by bicycle. Any person who won’t work, and who lives by asking complete strangers for aid, is either lazy, mentally ill, or a saint. Beanery queen is a waitress.īeggar -“Beg” is one of those words which isn’t derived from anything it has always meant exactly what it means. A roll of bedding carried on the back, a bindle.īeanery – A railroad eating house. A mission preaching about the Bread of Life.īack door bumming – To seek food at the back door to limit embarrassment.īalloon – A bedroll. One who takes an interest without trying to reform you.Īngel food – A mission house sermon. See: Banjo.Īngel – A person who gives more than you expect. Too costly now for hobos.Īmerican nomad – A hobo who has been across the nation many times.Īnchor – A pick. “With their eyes open,” if not.Īdventure – The encountering of danger, exciting and deangerious undertakingĪlley – A clear track in a railroad yard.Īlligator bait – Fried or stewed liver. ![]() Adam and Eve on a raft – Two fried eggs on toast.
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