A boxcar rider is a person who rides in the open freight cars of a train, usually without paying for a ticket. The term 'boxcar rider' can also refer to a HOBO, a person who travels from place to place in search of work or other opportunities. A STEW is a type of soup or STEW made with vegetables, meat, and/or fish. Hobos are people who travel from place to place in search of work or other opportunities, often living in poverty. ORE is a rock or mineral that contains valuable metals, such as iron, copper, or gold. Willie is a nickname for William, a male given name of Germanic origin. TON is a unit of weight equal to 2, 000 pounds.