of the Htate such contract or contracts for dies, platea and prlntinir neces.sary for tho manufacture of the Blamps provided for by this article, and ppivido such station?? ery and clerk hire, together with such books and blanks as In his discretion may bo necea.virj' for putting into nperalion the provisions of this article; he shall be tho custndian of all stamps, dies, plates or other material