The New York Times - Thursday, April 18, 1895

PARIS, April 17. -- In an article on Le Figaro, Jules Huret wrote of Catulle Mendes, the poet and playwright, as Oscar Wilde's friend. Mendes at once challenged Huret. The duel was fought with swords to-day in the St. Germain forest. Mendes was wounded in the forearm.

The Boston Globe - Thursday, April 18, 1895

PARIS, April 18 - In an article in the Figaro, Jules Hurst recently spoke of Catulle Mendes, the poet and playwright, as Oscar Wilde's intimate friend.

Mendes at once demanded satisfaction for the insinuation for which he found in this term.

The duel was fought with swords yesterday in the St. Germain forest.

Mendes was wounded in the forearm.

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