In the Verdun sector, the Germans are fiercely counter-attacking in an effort to regain Fleury, the loss of which they concede. The British report the repulse of German counter-attacks, and the capture of a portion of trenches north of Raatz-Pelit. In the east, the Russians are apparently centering their efforts on their new drive toward Kovel. Berlin admits that General Brussiloff's troops have crossed the Ktokhod at one point, and Petrograd says that the Russians have pushed on beyond the river and captured a series of heights on the road to Kovel.

Fierce fighting continues on the crest of the Carpathians, where the Russians are battling within sight of the Hungarian plains. No indication has been given, however, of the strength of the forces encaged in this region, and it is uncertain as yet whether general Brussiloff is making a serious effort to invade Hungary.

The offensive on the Saloniki front is slowly developing, and the fighting is growing in intensity on the 150-mile battle line from Lake Presha to Lake Outran. Both sides claim minor successes, but apparently no action of first importance has occurred. An interesting feature on this front is the advance of Bulgarian detachments toward the Greek seaport of Kavala. This port is well to the east of the allied front, and the purpose of the Bulgarian move is not made clear in the dispatches.

Grain and livestock are thriving.  I.OSSKS
PARIS, August 20. — Violent fighting occurred last night on the Verdun front, where the Germans made a determined effort to recapture the village of Fleury from the French. The Germans made a determined effort to recapture the village of Fleury from the French. 