Tuppela

(after stating the facts as above).

For a number of reasons we are of the opinion that upon the record it is impossible to sustain the decree appealed from, first, because the attempted sale and purchase of the complainant’s property under and by virtue of the guardianship proceedings was wholly null and void. Chapter 79 of the Compiled Laws of the Territory of Alaska (1913) contains certain general provisions respecting the administration of estates, among which is section 1595, which is in part as follows:

“The commissioners appointed in pursuance of this act and other laws of the United States have jurisdiction within their respective precincts, subject to the supervision of the district judge, in all testamentary and probate matters;' that is—

“First. To take proof of wills.

“Second. To grant and revoke letters testamentary, of administration, and of guardianship.

“Third. To direct and control the conduct and settle the accounts of executors, administrators, and guardians. * * *

“Seventh. To take the care and custody of the person and estate of a lunatic or habitual drunkard and to appoint and remove guardians therefor; to direct and control the conduct of such guardians…