Cream shortening, add sugar gradually & cream thoroughly. Blend in beaten egg & molasses. Mix together flour, soda, cloves, cinnamon and ginger to cream mixture. Mix well. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour or more. Shape into balls and dip top in sugar. Place unsugared side down on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with 2-3 drops of ice water. Bake 12-15 minutes at 375 degrees.