Many of the terms which are epithets picturesquely describe special types of homeless men. The popular names for the various types of tramps and hobos are current terms that have been picked up on the street as they pass from mouth to mouth. Some of them are new, others are old, while all of them are in flux. Names of types are coined by the men themselves. They serve a while and then pass out, giving place to new and more catchy terms. Change is characteristic of tramp terminology and tramp jargon. Words assume a different meaning as they are extensively used, or they become too general in their use and newer terms are invented. Many of the names by which types are designated were at first terms of derision, but terms seem to lose their stigma by continued use.[29] Among tramps who seldom if ever work are those who peddle some kind of wares or sell some kind of service. The Mushfaker is a man who sells his services. He may be a tinker, a glazier, an umbrella mender, or he may repair sewing machines or typewriters. Some mushfakers even pose as piano tuners. The mushfaker usually follows some occupation which permits him to sit in the shade while he works. Often the trade or art he plies is one that he has learned in a penal institution. The Scissor Bill is a man who carries with him tools to sharpen saws, knives, razors, etc. Often he pushes a grindstone along the street. Beggars among tramps are usually named with reference to the methods they employ. The following classification is taken from a narrative work by “A No. 1, The Famous Tramp,” who claims to have traveled 500,000 miles for $7.61. His books are more or less sensational and are not popular among many tramps, because they say the incidents he relates are overdrawn.[30] THE RATING OF THE TRAMPS BY “A NO. 1” 1. Pillinger Solicited alms at stores, offices, and residences 2. Moocher Accosted passers-by in the street 3. Flopper Squatted on sidewalk in business thoroughfares 4. Stiffy Simulated paralysis 5. Dummy Pretends to be deaf and dumb 6. Wires Peddling articles made of stolen telegraph wires 7. Mush Faker } } Umbrella mender who learned trade in penal } institution 8. Mush Rigger} 9. Wangy Disguised begging by selling shoestrings 10. Stickers Disguised begging by selling court plaster 11. Timbers Disguised begging by selling lead pencils 12. Sticks Train rider who lost a leg 13. Peg Train rider who lost a foot 14. Fingy or Fingers Train rider who lost one or more fingers 15. Blinky Train rider who lost one or both eyes