Theodore Roosevelt did not seek a third term in 1908 , and his successor , William Howard Taft , did not share Roosevelt 's enthusiasm for Masterson .
Masterson served in the position , earning $2,000 per year , until 1909 .
Theodore Roosevelt did not seek a third term in 1908 , and Masterson 's successor , William Howard Taft , did not share Roosevelt 's enthusiasm Masterson Masterson .
Masterson served in the position , earning $2,000 per year , until 1909 .