Ziegler, William
manufacturer, was born Sept. 1, 1843, in Beaver county, Pa. In 1870 he organized the Royal Chemical company, and began the manufacture of baking powder, and in 1873 incorporated the Royal Baking Powder company in New York city. He came into great prominence in Brooklyn a few years ago by his long and successful fight to prevent the extravagant purchase of the Long Island Water Supply company by the city. He saved the city $1,500,000. He has been by the republicans. twice offered the mayoralty of Brooklyn