Old Fashioned Fruit Cake

1 pound raisins 1/4 tsp cloves
2 cups sugar 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup shortening 3 cups hot water
2 tsp cinnamon 3 pounds candied fruit
2 tsp nutmeg 1 cup chopped nuts

Boil together for five minutes, cool to "blood" temperature.
Add 2 tsp baking soda, and flour. Bake in slow oven 300-325