When William Elbridge Sewell was transported back to California with an intestinal disease, Stone became acting governor.

He issued a series of orders limiting drug sale on the island and forcing vendors to lower prices on food and other essential items.

After George Leland Dyer became governor, Stone became a judge on the Supreme Court of Guam before returning to the mainland.

[4] Stone served as acting Governor of Guam from January 28, 1904 to May 16, 1904,[5] following William Elbridge Sewell's return to California for intestinal disease treatment.

"[7] His administration sought, for its own benefit, to evolve the native economy past a personal agrarian society, and specifically wanted to utilize them for labor in military work projects.