Section 7
SEC. 7. In the case of legal heirs who are minors or incompetents, the Judge Advocate General is hereby empowered to appoint the best qualified person as guardian for the said heirs, who shall discharge his duties as such in accordance with the instructions and orders of the Judge Advocate General: Provided, however, That the widow, and In case of her inability, the eldest child, if of age, shall be given the preference in the appointment of such guardian: Provided, further, That before a guardian appointed hereunder enters upon the execution of said trust, he or she may be required to give a bond, in such sum as the Judge Advocate General may direct, and under such conditions as he may prescribe.